Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd, Mobile Communications Division, today announced the availability of the TG01 Windows phone with the new operating system Windows Mobile 6.5 in Germany. Customers will recognize the Microsoft-certified device by the Windows phone logo and the reference to the latest improved version of the smartphone operating system. As one of the first Windows Mobile 6.5 phones in Germany, the device will be available from O2. Owners of the first TG01 will receive a free update on the new Windows Mobile 6.5.






 

• Based on Windows Mobile 6.5 and equipped with the latest version of Internet Explorer Mobile
• Intuitive user interface with the new SPB Mobile Shell 3
• Windows Marketplace for Mobile to download and install Windows Mobile applications
• Toshiba TG01 Windows phone available from partner O2

The TG01 Windows phone offers an improved User Interface, which makes navigation and individual setup even more easy, and allows for users to take advantage of all of Windows Mobile 6.5’s features including a new homescreen and a finger-friendly start screen.

New interface for TG01 Windows phone

With the SPB Interface - SPB Mobile Shell 3, the new user interface of the TG01 Windows phone offers – besides widgets to individually organise the startscreen – finger friendly agenda view and profile editor as well as the integration of Facebook. Using the widgets, one can easily launch the media player or wireless manager, add meetings to the timetable or configure profiles. The contact list can now be spiced up visually with a 3D carousel for the most important contacts. Thus, the TG01 Windows phone can not only be set up to accommodate one’s wishes in terms of handling but also visually.

Users benefit from Windows Mobile 6.5

Windows Mobile 6.5 features Windows Marketplace for Mobile which enables users to download and install Windows Mobile applications, including Games, Social Networking functions and office-tools, meaning each handset can be personalised to suit the tastes and needs of each individual user. Support for the latest version of Internet Explorer® makes it faster and easier to browse the Internet, and the free Microsoft My Phone service enables users to protect their phone by backing up data and securely share photos with families and friends across PC, phone and the web-based platforms. Based on the latest version of the Internet Explorer Mobile, the TG01 supports Flash content.

Ultra slim mobile performer

Outstanding feature of the TG01 Windows phone is the 1-GHz-Snapdragon-processor from Qualcomm. Nonetheless impressing is its 4.1 Zoll inch touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. With only 9.9 millimeters, the TG01 Windows phone is also surprisingly slim. One of the TG01 Windows phone’s core competences is the playback of multimedia files: The Core player supports about 30 different AV-formats – ranging from Flash videos to DivX, Xvid and MPEG to MP4, MP3 and AAC.

Toshiba TG01 Windows phone – specification overview

Size: 70mm x130mm x 9.9mm
Weight: 129g
Display: Wide-VGA (800 x 480), 4.1"
Camera: 3.2 mega-pixel, autofocus
Memory: 512MB ROM / 256MB RAM, micro SDHC slot up to 32GB
Interface: Bluetooth v2.0, USB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Battery: 1,000mAh, Standby: up to 220 hours (3G), Talktime: up to 4 hours (3G)
Band: 850/900/1800/1900 for GSM/GPRS/EDGE
2100 for UMTS/HSDPA (7.2Mbps)/HSUPA (2Mbps)
Navigation: Built-in GPS & A-GPS
Video service: Core Codec CorePlayer
Browser: Internet Explorer
Messaging: SMS, MMS, E-mail, Microsoft Direct Push e-mail, Windows Live Messenger
Sound: MP3, AAC, AAC+,eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA
Video: H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, ASF
Java: MIDP 2.0
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset QSD8250 (1GHz Processor)
OS: Windows Mobile 6.5

Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$67 billion.