TOKYO, JAPAN, November 5, 2008 ---
By shifting from its existing lineup of mainly 90xi and 70xi series handsets (currently 906i and 706i), DOCOMO expects its four new series of handsets to exceed the expectations of customers at a time when the mobile phone market has become highly matured and user needs have greatly diversified.
- docomo STYLE series
Distinctive mobile phones, designed like accessories and offered in a wide variety of fashionable designs and colors for individuals who want to project the latest "look." - docomo PRIME series
Full-feature mobile phones for the maximum enjoyment of video, games and other entertainment by people who love to explore the latest multimedia. - docomo SMART series
Sophisticated mobile phones for busy people who want to live productively and enhance the management of their professional and private lives. - docomo PRO series
The most advanced high-spec mobile phones for those who love cutting-edge digital tools and can't get enough of the newest, hottest technology.
The reorganization of the handset lineup to offer more choices reflects the strengthened customer-oriented approach in all facets of DOCOMO's business since April 18, 2008, when the company introduced new branding and the New DOCOMO Commitments proclamation to emphasize its dedication to full customer satisfaction.
The new model numbers and their planned launch dates/periods are shown below.
docomo STYLE series Launch
| F-02A | December 2008 |
| N-02A | November to December 2008 |
| N-03A | November 2008 |
| P-02A | January to March 2009 |
| P-03A | December 2008 to January 2009 |
| SH-02A | December 2008 to January 2009 |
docomo PRIME series Launch
| F-01A | November 19, 2008 (fixed) |
| F-03A | January to March 2009 |
| L-01A | November to December 2008 |
| N-01A | November 2008 |
| P-01A | November 2008 |
| SH-01A | November 2008 |
| SH-03A | December 2008 |
docomo SMART series Launch
| F-04A | February to March 2009 |
| N-04A | January to March 2009 |
| P-04A | February to March 2009 |
| P-05A | February to March 2009 |
docomo PRO series Launch
| HT-01A | November to December 2008 |
| HT-02A | December 2008 to January 2009 |
| SH-04A | February to March 2009 |
| BlackBerry® Bold™ | February to March 2009 |
| NOKIA E71 | February to March 2009 |
Features of New DOCOMO Handsets
1. Services for New Uses of Mobile Phones
i-concier™ lifestyle-assist service- Concierge-like assistance for timely, automatic provision and update of info according to the user's individual preferences, pre-registered locations, etc.
- Animated icon on standby screen notifies user that info has been updated and then automatically adds the info to the scheduler, phonebook, etc.
i-Widget™ for phone customization- Access to up to eight frequently used Widget Appli applications (search window, stock quotes, etc.) on the i-Widget screen with the press of a button.
- Third-party Widget Appli applications can be downloaded to customize the phone.
i-appli™ online for real-time communication, gaming, etc. with multiple users- New feature for i-appli applications, including multiplayer games.
i-appli call™ to invite multiple people to join a game or other application.
- Enhanced map services
- Chizu Talk™ for monitoring multiple persons' locations in real time, sharing photos and checking up to 10 recent mail messages attached to a map.
- Compatibility with mobile version of Google Maps™ Street View feature, providing panoramic street-level views on the go.
2. Upgraded Features
- More models with Bluetooth®
- Wireless transmission capability for flexible enjoyment of videos, "One-Seg" mobile TV and music.
- More models with touch-panel screens
- Easy operation of mobile phone from intuitive menu on touch-panel screen.
- Flash®-compatible Full Browser
- Smooth browsing of PC websites with Flash 8 videos.
- FOMA™ High-Speed 7.2 Mbps
- Faster downloads of large files and browsing with
i-mode™ and Full Browser.
- Faster downloads of large files and browsing with
- 3G high-speed international roaming
- High-speed packet-data roaming via compatible services overseas.
- Batch downloads
- Simultaneous downloading of multiple image files, such as
Deco-mail™ pictograms, fromi-mode sites.
- Simultaneous downloading of multiple image files, such as
3. Improved Usability and Easier Upgrading
- Unified input and keys
- Character input methods and key configurations are now standardized among most manufacturers.
- Batch transfers of user data files
- Contacts, bookmarks, mail, schedules and text memos can be simultaneously transferred to microSD™ memory card.
- Batch transfers of multiple files, including MP4 videos, GIF/JPEG images, mail, bookmarks and data files via infrared also are possible, making upgrades to new handsets easier.
docomo STYLE series
Main Specifications of docomo STYLE series
Selected Services and Features Available in docomo STYLE series
docomo PRIME series
Main Specifications of docomo PRIME series
Selected Services and Features Available in docomo PRIME series
docomo SMART series
Main Specifications of docomo SMART series
Selected Services and Features Available in docomo SMART series
docomo PRO series
Main Specifications of docomo PRO series
Selected Services and Features Available in docomo PRO series
- About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile communications company. DOCOMO serves over 53 million customers, including 46 million people subscribing to FOMA™, launched as the world's first 3G mobile service based onW-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 48 million people. With the addition of credit-card and othere-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.
Google Maps is a trademark of Google Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Flash is a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
microSD is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.
Chizu Talk is a trademark of Zenrin Co., Ltd.
Nokia is a trademark or registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.
