Bangkok--10 Aug--Four Hundred SiS makes certain its status as the market leader of PDA Phones by cooperating with ESRI which is now the leader of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in Thailand. As of this moment, ESRI produces the most accurate and precisely surveyed map of Thailand. By combining this map with Garmin navigator software, which is incredibly user friendly and is the most popular software in the USA, SiS can provide HTC/Dopod users (versions P800w, D810, P3600i and U1000) with this cutting-edge technology. Mr. Somchai Sitthichaisrichart, Managing Director of SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd., which is a distributor of computers and IT products from more than 50 leading manufacturers with more than 4000 customers across the country, announced that “The Company foresees the growth of portable IT device market and the increase in number of PDA Phone users, which is continually popular. There is also a development of new features, such as the latest technology trend, GPS features, which allows satellite navigation. SiS is the sole distributor of HTC/Dopod in Thailand and as we are equipped with the hardware system, we have been searching for partners who can provide us with effective and excellent GPS navigator software and maps, which will allow PDA Phone users of HTC/Dopod to be able to enjoy and use the GPS features more fully. These features can do much more than just navigation; it can also transmit marked locations on a map to another user via SMS or call out from a searchable point in case of an emergency. Moreover, it can also be used to reserve or inquire about a service. Thus, this brought about the cooperation between SiS, HTC/Dopod and ESRI” “ESRI (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is the producer of map and software for Geographic Information System (GIS). It boasts the largest team of Thailand’s map surveyors in the country and as of this moment, owns the most accurate and precise navigation map information of Thailand. In order to assist the users, the navigation map contains the information for transportation routes, and over 300,000 nationwide points of Interest such as gasoline stations, buildings, street and avenue names, restaurants, hotels, official places, etc. with more than 40,000 telephone numbers. Moreover, ESRI is also a distributor of Garmin Navigator Software, which is the most popular software in the USA and is well known as being incredibly user friendly. In addition, to accommodate those users traveling out of Thailand, the maps of other countries can be bought. HTC/Dopod is the first and only Exclusive PDA Phones in Thailand which offers GARMIN Mobile XT navigation program together with the map from ESRI that are used on Windows Mobile devices. In addition, GARMIN GPS Software has developed a feature which allows the language to be displayed in both Thai and English according to the user’s choice.” said Mr. Wichai Sanghiranwattana, Vice General Manager - ESRI (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Mr. Nattawat Woranoppagul, Country Manager of HTC Cooperation Co., Ltd., the leader of intelligent Windows Mobile based portable devices, said that “HTC/Dopod offers products which satisfy users’ needs for a GPS Phone. As of this moment, there are 4 models: Dopod P800w, a unique model with its outstanding 360 degree controlling wheel which is used to control different functions on the phone. It comes complete with an 8-direction touch button and it supports the Direct Push Technology which will not let any email to be missed. Dopod D810 GPS Phone model, which supports 3.5G Technology, used worldwide including Japan and Korea. D810 comes in two colours and charms, a mysterious and imposing black or a pure and innocent white to suit everyone’s lifestyle. For Dopod U1000 model, the world’s first mini notebook which supports 3.5G high-speed wireless technology, offers superior exclusivity with all functions such as wireless internet, mini notebook, mobile phone, digital camera, satellite GPS navigator, easy connection to projector via VGA Port etc., provided in one machine. This means that this model offers superior convenience and a better lifestyle while travelling. And the latest model HTC P3600i which comes complete with the power of Samsung Processor 500 MHz, with 256 MB ROM which guarantee its power and efficiency. P3600i emerged with 3.5G technologies which can be used with any mobile and wireless network worldwide. Moreover, it contains the EDGE system that supports high speed wireless network in our country. “SiS is confident that the cooperation of both partners, with differing strengths, will ensure that we remain the market leader of PDA phones and we will occupy the largest market share this year.” concluded Mr. Somchai. Any inquiry, please contact: Four Hundred Co.Ltd, Tel 02-362-4123-4 www.4h.co.th Sitikorn Sangiumprong, Tel 081-913-1291 Email: [email protected] Pakinee Darai, Tel 081-323-6382 Email: [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net