Just in time for Christmas, Toshiba's latest clamshell handset - the VM4050 - brings video as well as still pictures to PCS Vision customers.
Sprint, the US telecom operator, has announced the immediate availability of its latest video phone, manufactured by Toshiba, through its chain of retail stores.
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The VM4050 offers a built-in video and still camera, which can take and send VGA images or 15-second clips. The 2.2-inch TFT main screen offers 310 x 350 pixel resolution at 260K (18-bit) colours, while the camera offers 4x digital and 2x optical zoom, picture light and a self-timer function.
The 1-inch external STN screen supports 16-bit colour and offers picture caller ID so users can instantly tell who is calling without opening the phone.
Other features include a built-in speakerphone, voice control and voice guidance, which means the phone talks to users to inform them of important events. PIM functionality is also included along with other basic applications such as a calculator. The handset also contains an embedded GPS system for emergency location services.
The phone's hardware is dual-band and tri-mode for operation outside of the Sprint PCS network, while supported PCS Vision features include Picture Mail, Messaging, Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, Web and PCS Business Connection.
A lithium-ion battery gives the VM4050 a claimed life of 10 days standby or over 3 hours of talk-time, while an extended battery offers an extra 50% life.
Sprint are suggesting a retail price of $329.99 USD at its retail stores.
An additional hi-res image of the Toshiba VM4050 is available on the following page.
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