HTC Unveils Q2 2007 Smart Device Line-up for Middle East and Africa

Dubai, UAE - May 2, 2007- High Tech Computer Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC"), the world's leading provider of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® devices, today launched three new smart devices from its Q2 2007 product portfolio in the Middle East and Africa. These ground-breaking devices showcase the latest in mobile convergence for both consumer and enterprise audiences and epitomize HTC's commitment to developing innovative, appealing and category-defining form factors and applications. oHTC Advantage X7500 - The most powerful mobile office to date, the HTC Advantage X7500 is smarter and lighter than the smallest PC notebook. It supports Microsoft Outlook Mobile for quick access to email, calendar, task and contact functions. It is also the first device to feature HTC's VueFLO(TM) easy navigation technology and detachable keyboard. A first for business functionality with high-speed global connectivity (Tri-Band 3G/ 3.5G (HSDPA) and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE), the HTC Advantage X7500 is packed with PC-style power, functionality and multimedia features. oHTC S710 - This compact and stylish messaging phone features a semi-automatic sliding QWERTY keypad, redefining the smartphone form factor. Offering more than a sleek new look, this model is one of the first devices to use Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 for a powerful and engaging mobile experience. Windows Mobile 6 offers new capabilities to view emails in rich HTML format, easier email management through new shortcuts and new calendar views that enhance how people can stay on top of their work when away from the office. oHTC P3400 - A stylish, affordable business PDA phone, the HTC P3400 offers GSM/GPRS international roaming plus a range of PC connectivity options with Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi. Users can send and receive e-mails instantly with Microsoft Direct Push technology, and log on to the Internet with Explorer or Pocket MSN technology. Using Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 technology, it enables users to access and manage Word and Excel documents. The HTC P3400 also supports the EDGE network, available in some Middle East and African countries. Kevin Chen, General Manager of HTC Middle East and Africa said: "These new devices will provide consumers in the region with the freedom and flexibility of a truly mobile lifestyle. With HTC's newly-opened office and call centre in Dubai, customers can also take advantage of our prompt and efficient after-sales service." The new range of HTC devices will be available throughout the Middle East and Africa in May 2007. More about the products HTC Advantage X7500 - Offering online connectivity anytime, anywhere, the HTC Advantage X7500 is an ideal companion for the business traveller who needs instant access to email and the capability to view, edit and/or print on-network Microsoft Office documents, including Excel, Word, or PowerPoint files. The HTC Advantage X7500 boasts a massive 8-hour battery life - far in excess of the average laptop - to ensure a full business day's worth of productivity. The storage facilities, 8GB hard drive, and handy miniSD are also unrivalled by any other mobile office device, providing a seamless document management and usage experience. The HTC Advantage X7500 uniquely has built-in video output capability, empowers its users with freedom to make presentations anywhere. Users can run presentations directly via the projector and TV output. Its 5-inch VGA colour touchscreen and innovative, magnetic QWERTY keyboard are ideal not just for editing Microsoft Office documents, but also for leisure-time activities. Users can watch videos, browse the web, use instant Outlook push e-mail, synchronize their contacts, tasks and calendar, and navigate with the built-in GPS. Add to all that an on-board business card scanner and 3-megapixel camera to convert business cards to Microsoft Outlook contacts, a range of connectivity options such as HSPDA, Tri-band 3G, Wi-Fi® and stereo Bluetooth® 2.0 connectivity and a second VGA camera for video telephony and its easy to see why the HTC Advantage X7500 is the most powerful mobile office device available. HTC S710 - As one of the first devices to launch with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6, users reach a new level of functionality with the HTC S710 - a compact and stylish messaging device. Ideal for business or pleasure, this versatile, compact handset looks like a phone, but, thanks to a cleverly concealed semi-automatic sliding keypad, it makes light work of messaging, web browsing and calls. Viewing Microsoft Office Word and Excel documents on the go is a pleasure on the 2.4 inch screen with landscape view option, and users can stay connected via user-friendly, real-time email in its original rich HTML format and the ability to chat over Windows Live. The HTC S710 is no lightweight when it comes to connectivity options either, allowing users to stay connected anywhere with GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 2.0. HTC P3400 - A truly global phone offering GSM/GPRS international roaming plus a range of PC connectivity options with Bluetooth® 2.0 and Wi-Fi®, the HTC P3400 allows users to browse the Internet with Internet Explorer®. With a quality 2-megapixel camera for capturing images and videos, a large 2.8 inch LCD touchscreen for viewing files, and a sliding QWERTY keypad, users can improve business efficiency at a reasonable price. About HTC Founded in 1997, High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) designs, manufactures and markets innovative, feature rich smartphone and PDA phone devices. Since its establishment, HTC has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations, and launched state-of-the-art PDA Phones and smartphones for mobile operators and distributors in Europe, the US, and Asia. These machines are available as HTC devices and as products individually customized for operator and device partners. HTC is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile device market. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. 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