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HTC STRTrk Arrives

8 May 2006 by axxxr
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HTC the global leader in Microsoft Windows Mobile based devices,today launched its greatly anticipated STRTrk handset.

 

Available in black, silver or pink; it is the first music-focused clamshell Smartphone to pack great entertainment features into an ultra slim, design-led shell as well as offering the option of syncing into the office to update emails and documents. 

Weighing 99 grams and just 16mm thin, the STRTrk (Qtek 8500) combines model looks with a business brain. The main body of the handset is matte black whilst the coloured metal outer shell has dedicated play, fast forward and rewind buttons as well as a backlit 1.2" TFT LCD for viewing and controlling music play-lists. A MicroSD memory slot offers the choice of storing additional tracks in ACC, WAV, WMA and MP3 codec formats using Windows Media Player or direct over air downloads.

Once opened, the STRTrk sports a larger backlit 2.2" QVGA screen for viewing familiar Microsoft® Office applications via Windows Mobile® 5.0 (Pocket Outlook® and Office Mobile, which includes PowerPoint® viewer , Excel® Mobile and Word Mobile). Add crystal clear resolution and you've got a screen that is ideal for reviewing images taken with the built in 1.3 mega pixel camera or surfing the net to download data using Quad-band EDGE/GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth for a smooth and hassle-free ride. 

Accessing Microsoft Office and full direct push email couldn't be simpler.Users are able to sync in with Microsoft Exchange 2003 servers that run on Service Pack 2 to connect to their PC. What does this mean in the real world® Consummate professionals can run their lives through one device rather than carrying a separate phone and PDA.

Availability:
The HTC STRTrk (Qtek 8500) is available from week three June, 2006 RRP is €499 (inc. VAT).





Comments
On 9 May 13:57 Slippery wrote
It's it about time someone copied the iPods navigation system? That's an awesome control device..

Naturally, they should seek iPods permission if the technology is under patent
On 9 May 04:34 lazyguy wrote
what an ugly phone...especially the keypad.

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