Personal Communications Devices

PCD Displays Diverse Wireless Line-Up at 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (South Hall, Booth 30306)

01/10/2012

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Product portfolio includes the latest 4G products, rugged devices and feature phones

HAUPPAUGE, NY and LAS VEGAS, NV  – Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD), a leading provider of wireless devices to service providers in North and South America for more than 25 years, presents a variety of devices at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, including the recently launched Pantech Breakout™ Android powered 4G device, CASIO G’zOne Ravine™ 2 military spec phone and HTC Flyer™ 7” tablet.

“In 2011, we witnessed the popularity of smartphones running on the Android OS and 4G devices,” said Philip Christopher, president and CEO of PCD. “As this trend continues into 2012 and new ones evolve, PCD will meet the demands of the market as we have for the past 30 years. Our line-up at this year’s CES is evidence of our commitment to provide relevant devices.”

Featured Categories of Devices:

 4G

·      Pantech Breakout™
This 4G LTE smartphone, with a 4-inch-capacitive touch display,provides users with super-fast downloads in a slim and attractive design. Customers have access to custom widgets and can share media files between DLNA-enabled devices by using Net Media on the Breakout. Key features include a mobile hotspot; a 5MP-autofocus rear-facing camera with720pHD video capture;virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring SWYPE technology for quick and easy typing of messages and emails; 1 GHz processor; support for Google™ Mobile Services, including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Search™ and Google Maps™; and access to more than 250,000 apps available to download from Android Market™.

·      Pantech UML290™
The ultra-fast Global Ready Pantech UML290 4G USB modem, currently available on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, is blazing fast. Download speeds of up to 5 to 12 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas enable quick access to company networks, email servers and the Internet directly from a laptop computer. The modem supports Windows ® XP 32-bit, Vista™ 32/64-bit (SP2), Windows® 7 32/64-bit and MAC OS 10.4 or higher.

·      HTC Rezound™
This recently launched Android-powered touchscreen from HTC provides users with the ability to enjoy mobile entertainment at the highest quality. Beats Audio™ coupled with the included Beats headphones, lets users experience music and movies with top quality sound; a 4.3 “ HD 720p screen ensures an unbeatable viewing experience when watching movies and shows from HTC Watch ™; 4G LTE speed and 1.5GHz dual core processor guarantees lightning-fast downloads.

Rugged Devices

·      CASIO G’zOne Ravine™ 2
The Ravine 2 is the latest rugged phone to be introduced by Verizon Wireless. With Push to Talk (PTT) and G’zGear software with seven outdoor applications, this military-spec phone is ideal for active users. It can withstandimmersion (1 meter for up to 30 minutes), rain, shock (up to 4’), dust, vibration, salt fog, humidity, solar radiation, altitude, low and high temperature storage. It is global-ready and can be used in more than 200 countries.

·      CASIO G’zOne Commando™
The Android-powered G’zOne Commando smartphone from CASIO is ideally suited for anyone with an active lifestyle. Its G’zGEAR software with triple sensor technology allows users to navigate outdoor environments with eight applications to enhance an active lifestyle. The Commando also has a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash, video capture, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile hot-spot capability for up to five devices and GPS. Certified for Military Spec MIL-STD-810G, it can withstand the toughest environments including immersion in three feet of water for up to 30 minutes.

Feature Phones

·      Pantech Jest 2™
The global ready Jest 2 smartphone with a 2.4-inch LCD display has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy socializing, allowing users to access mobile email to stay productive and in touch while on the go. Web pages are delivered quickly on the Jest 2, due to the Opera Mini Web browser, which offers users PC-like Web browsing. Other notable features includeVZ Navigator® for audible turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest;V CAST Tones for downloadable ringtones and ring-back tones; and a2-megapixel cameraand camcorder.

·      Pantech HotShot™
This ultra-slim touchscreen device is only 0.35” thick and a great choice for anyone looking for a full suite of messaging options, including text, picture, video and voice messaging and mobile instant messaging. The HotShot’s 3.0” TFT LCD touchscreen makes for easy navigation as users text and browse the Internet and social networking sites. VZ Navigator® allows users to receive audible turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and share directions

·      Pantech Caper™
This prepaid quick messaging device is perfect for users who want a feature-packed model without committing to a long-term service agreement. Key features include a 2.2” color LCD display, 1.3-megapixel camera, full QWERTY keyboard and account balance display. The Caper’s media center lets users download their favorite ringtones, wallpapers and games.

·      T-Mobile Sparq™
The T-Mobile Sparq slider phone with a 2.2” color display has the essential features users need for on-the-go entertainment and networking. With FM radio, web2go, Palringo Instant messaging with access to Yahoo®, AIM®, GG, ICQ, Google Talk™ and iChat, a full web experience and entertainment are at users’ fingertips. The Sparq also comes with a VGA camera with video recording and playback, music player and microSD™ memory card slot for up to 8GB of storage.

Other Devices

·      HTC Flyer™
The HTC Flyer offers users a feature-loaded experience. This 7” tablet is loaded with Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread), HTC Sense™ that has been optimized for tablets, and a speedy 1.5 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon® processor. Accessorize your Flyer with the optional HTC Scribe™ and users can draw pictures, get creative with photos, sign documents, highlight books, take notes that sync with recorded audio, and more. With HTC Watch™, users can buy and rent movies and shows and start watching in seconds—even while the video is downloading—with no interruptions and no buffering, as a result of progressive downloading technology.

·      Sprint® Phone Connect
SprintPhone Connect is a fixed wireless voice terminal that provides high-quality home and office phone service via the Sprint Wireless Network instead of a landline or broadband connection. It offers unlimited domestic calling while on the Sprint Network. Other key features of the terminal include caller ID, call forwarding, three-way calling and two RJ-11 ports to support multiple devices.

For details on PCD and any of the company’s devices, please visit PCD in the South Hall at Booth #30306.

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