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Seoul, South Korea – September 6, 2006: Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone manufacturer in South Korea, today announced the launch of the IM-U140 handset, a satellite digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) handset that provides users with a genuinely unique mobile phone experience via its innovatively designed display screen.
The LCD display is designed to pop up automatically at a 30 degree angle when users push a button next to the screen, optimizing user’s angle of view. The display adds significantly to users’ enjoyment of movies and TV programs, maximizing the user-friendly nature of the phone. The 2.6-inch wide QVGA LCD is the largest display featured on a DMB handset in Korea, further augmenting the portable TV viewing experience.
M.S. Yoon, Executive Vice President, Domestic Marketing, Pantech Group, said: “Due to its exceptional range of unique features, including the pop-up display screen, we expect that the IM-U140 will be welcomed by those mobile phone users who are looking for new and different features and applications in their DMB phones”.
“In line with our brand slogan – ‘It’s different’ – we are always seeking to regenerate and refine our product line, and the IM-U140 is just the latest stage in this constantly evolving customer commitment. For example, we have designed the touch screen on the IM-U140 model so that it vibrates when touched, enhancing the overall unique feel of the phone,” said Mr. Yoon.
The IM-U140 features four channel stereo speakers, enabling users to enjoy a richer quality of sound when they watch the mobile TV or play mobile games. In addition, the handset features a 3 megapixel camera with useful modes such as image stabilization, auto focus and white balance, providing users with higher picture quality.
The new model also has PictBridge functionality, which enables the transmission of photos directly from the handset to printers. Other user-friendly features include an MP3 player and electronic dictionary.
The IM-U140 handset will become available in Korea this month and will be marketed under Pantech’s SKY brand, the leading premium mobile phone brand in the Korean market.
- New handset features larger LCD screen than any other DMB phone in Korea
- Vibrating touch screen on the IM-U140 adds to the ‘ unique feel’ of the phone
SKY IM-U140 features:
- Satellite DMB phone with TV-OUT and FM transmitter function
- Auto pop-up sliding LCD
- 4 channel stereo speakers
- Display: 2.6” wide QVGA 262K colors TFT
- Dimension: 119 x 53 x 23.2 mm/Weight: 157.7g
- 3 megapixel camera with built-in image stabilization
- Touch screen with vibrating reaction
- Multi-tasking functionality
- Embedded mobile games
- MP3 player / PictBridge / Electronic dictionary
25 Responses to “Pantech to Launch ‘Auto Pop-up Display’ Satellite DMB Phone”
Optagon September 6, 2006
Nice phone. Why do designers always cut-off screen space. It seems like they think it’s worth the trade-off to save on battery life but it only makes the screen harder to read (instant turn-off). Many devices don’t succeed because of this.
+2Take out that little strip on the left of the screen.
George September 14, 2006
Nice. But – what standard of communication is use?
+1Also – it has no only one usefull component – GPS.
Ewdison Then September 14, 2006
Yeah i really wish they start giving us more space
+1Ganduras September 14, 2006
A piace of shit.
NeutralCham's October 20, 2006
Btw, how bout the price??????
+4if using symbian os, that’s amazing, more than multimedia gadget.
G November 2, 2006
FFS they couldnt give it a real KB??
NeutralErik January 1, 2007
Persoanlly, I like it. I can’t wait to see it in the stores.
+4sabrina February 23, 2007
how much this phone were can u bye it from like what awebsite
+1Becky March 3, 2007
It is nice, I wouldn’t mind having one!! is it the same cell phone that is used in the new film material girls? where can I get one from??????
+1momo April 2, 2007
this phone is very nice were can get one from
+2tom April 6, 2007
interusting phone but not small enofe
+1chanon April 28, 2007
It’ really nice.
+1i love it.
but i’m in Thailand.how can i have it?
Tamara May 1, 2007
I love this Mobile Phone!!:D
+3But I´m from germany so how can I have it??
Adithi June 10, 2007
its awesome.. where do i buy it from!? what is the price like..?
+2haseena July 19, 2007
where can i buy it from, how much is it and how can i buy it from korea?
+2beki August 31, 2007
omg i love it i saw it in material girls and i just have to have one so where can i buy it an how much its so cool!!
+2Ty September 11, 2007
I’ve always wanted a Sidekick so I hope my phone company will let us use this for our phone line. Since HitTop is licensed for T-Mobile only at the moment.
+2Tee March 17, 2008
Thats a really nice phone….The color and everything is really nice its like i sidekick. i like it… Im not from Korea so where can get it and the price?
Neutraliida May 29, 2008
everybody are asking the same questions, where can i get it, how much does it cost. im afraid that i’m going to join these people and ask the same question, so is there anybody who does know the price and everything, i saw this in material girls, and i love it. i can’t wait to have it. so, answers, please?
Neutraliida May 29, 2008
[quote comment="41936"]everybody are asking the same questions, where can i get it, how much does it cost. im afraid that i’m going to join these people and ask the same question, so is there anybody who does know the price and everything, i saw this in material girls, and i love it. i can’t wait to have it. so, answers, please?[/quote]
Neutraland i live in finland, so do i have to order it somewhere like usa ?
DonTX May 29, 2008
I think it is only available in Korea
NeutralMobile Technology July 8, 2008
Great post! That is one cool looking phone. To bad they don’t have products like this in the United States.
NeutralChu-Chu July 30, 2008
Whats the price? How could you do this website and not tell the price?? This is my DREAM phone!
I really want one!
Plz update the website and tell us our answers ??
Neutralguest August 8, 2008
I lock this phone i forget the password…. i think i have set a wrong password. Do you know or do you have any idea on how to get rid of this password? everytime i turned on the phone, it asks me to enter a password which i forget….feel so bad of this….wish i wouldn’t have set a password….sigh….please help…
Neutralnada December 25, 2008
hey how much does the sky phone cost
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