Rogers Wireless partners with world's leading innovator of Microsoft Windows Mobile devices

HTC S621 smartphone

Rogers Wireless and High Tech Computer Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC"), the world's leading provider of Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile-based smart devices, today announced the availability of the super slim HTC S621 smartphone in Canada.

HTC is making its debut on the Canadian market with the HTC S621 providing consumers with a powerful, messaging-centric smartphone that is slim, stylish and compact. The HTC S621 features an ergonomically designed exterior, vivid display and the power of Windows Mobile 5.0(R), enabling users to easily stay connected, productive and entertained while on the go.

"As Canada's leading wireless carrier operating on the GSM/GPRS technology platform, the world standard for wireless communications technology, we are proud to offer our customers leading edge mobile handsets like the HTC S621," said John Boynton, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Rogers Wireless. "As the first carrier in Canada to offer the HTC S621, Rogers is pleased to partner with a global leader such as HTC and enable its business customers to save time by having access to the latest in mobile innovation and e-mail connectivity."

Measuring just 12.8mm thin and weighing just 130g (with battery), the HTC S621 offers a full QWERTY keypad as well as a number of powerful features including instant access to work and personal email, full HTML Web browsing capabilities, Windows Media Player Mobile(R) for listening to music and watching videos, Mobile Office and PDF file viewing and world-phone support with quad-band GPRS/EDGE wireless, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, the HTC S621 includes features such as:

- Microsoft Outlook Mobile(R) for personal information management
- Instant Messaging with Pocket MSN
- 2.4", 320 x 240 display
- 1.3-megapixel camera
- 128 MB of ROM, 64MB of RAM
- A microSD slot

"The HTC S621 represents a substantial design advancement for the smartphone category and sets a new standard for what consumers expect in a QWERTY-based smartphone," said Todd Achilles, vice president of HTC America. "The combination of the HTC S621 device innovation and Rogers' world standard GSM technology is sure to be a winner."

With one of the most extensive research and development labs in the industry, HTC has a long tradition of designing and building robust, reliable and versatile smart devices. With the HTC S621, HTC carries on this tradition by offering an 'all-in-one' smartphone ideal for customers that want to stay connected and in touch. Perfect for the digital entertainment consumer, the busy parent who needs to stay connected; or the mobile professional that needs a reliable device - the HTC S621 brings mobile accessibility to the forefront without sacrificing entertainment and productivity needs.

Source: Rogers Wireless