TOKYO, JAPAN, May 11, 2006 --
Like other 702i handsets, the two models offer regular FOMA features such as videophone and
The SA702i's urbane design is accentuated with sophisticated two-tone coloring. The lower half of the handset is tapered toward the end, making it especially easy to grasp. A global positioning system enables the handset to be used for navigation, assisted by voice guidance and an electronic compass, which indicates the direction the handset is pointing. The destination is set by simply entering an address, train station name or other keyword. The model is also equipped with an FM radio tuner with automatic station search, enabling users to listen to FM broadcasts while browsing
The other model, the SO702i, boasts the most compact body (about 75cc) in the FOMA "7 Series" (as of May 11). This is DoCoMo's first phone to accept front and back jackets, to create an extra-personalized look. Nine jackets created by designers in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Japan are available. An extra-bright (approx.
- About NTT DoCoMo
NTT DoCoMo is the world's leading mobile communications company. DoCoMo serves more than 51 million subscribers, including an unmatched 24 million people subscribing to FOMA™, launched as the world's first 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA in 2001. DoCoMo also offers a wide variety of leading-edge mobile multimedia services, includingi-mode™ , the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet service, used by more than 46 million people. With the addition of credit-card and other e-wallet functions, DoCoMo mobile phones have become highly versatile tools for daily life.NTT DoCoMo is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.docomo.ne.jp/english.