The Sendo Z100 Multimedia Smartphone, developed by Sendo, is based on the Microsoft¨ Smartphone platform, code-named 'Stinger', that powers a new generation of color mobile phones with advanced mobile Internet and personal information management (PIM) functionality.

The Sendo Z100 Smartphone is expected to be widely available in Autumn 2001.

Upon entering the handset market last year, Sendo selected Microsoft's Smartphone platform as a base for its development work.

"As a growing presence in the mobile industry, we needed a Smartphone platform that could provide a competitive edge and also allow us to enter the market quickly. The 'Stinger' platform enabled us to focus our resources on our expertise in handset design, allowing us to develop the Z100 in a relatively short time" said Hugh Brogan, Sendo's Chief Executive Officer.

Sendo Product Features

Weighing just 99 grams, the Sendo Z100 Multimedia Smartphone is the smallest and lightest GPRS tri-band Smartphone. It features an impressive 65,000-color TFT display, comparable in quality to a high-end laptop display.

The Z100 plays MP3 and WMA audio files and a stereo headset is included in the package. In addition, it is a fully functional phone that will operate on GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 networks across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

The Z100 includes USB, IrDA and RS-232 connectivity and hot-pluggable Multimedia Card memory. A wide range of accessories will be available.

About the Microsoft Smart Phone Platform
Microsoft's Smartphone platform, code-named 'Stinger', sets a new standard for Smartphone size and functionality. Designed specifically to take advantage of 2.5G and 3G broadband wireless networks, the 'Stinger is the first Smartphone platform available today which is built for tomorrow's networks. 'Stinger' provides a wealth of services, such as secure corporate data and Web access, e-mail and up-to-date PIM functionality on a high quality mobile phone.