3 Italia, ZTE and MomoDesign Present the New MD301 UMTS Handset

Release Time:2009-07-03
3 Italia, ZTE and MomoDesign Present the New MD301 UMTS Handset - ZTE Press Release

3 Italia, ZTE and MomoDesign Present the New MD301 UMTS Handset

Date:2009-07-03 ZTE Click:148

Rome, July 2 2009 - 3 ITALIA has selected ZTE Italy, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, to manufacture the new MOMODESIGN MD-301 mobile phone. The handset, designed by the Centro Stile MOMODESIGN, targets young people and users who own an old GSM phone and want to benefit from the new capabilities offered by the 3G network without spending too much.

 

The MD-301 phone has an engaging design, coloured cover, pocket-size shape, bright two-inch TFT, 262,000 colour display and weighs only 80 grams.

 

The MD-301 features video-call, 2MP camera to film videos in QCIF resolution, support of the most popular audio/video standards (MP3/AAC+/MPEG4/H.262/H.264) and the possibility to extend the internal memory to up to 4GB with a MicroSD card. Connections are assured by Bluetooth and the USB 2.0 port, while Internet navigation is guaranteed by WAP 2.0 and XHTML browsers. SMS, MMS and e-mail (Imap4, Pop3 and SMTP) messaging are also enabled.

 

The package, in addition to the handset, includes a 1000 mAh lithium battery, battery charger, stereo headphones, USB cable, CD Rom with software, warranty and user manual.

 

“The MD-301 handset is a result of the collaboration between our R&D centres and 3 Italia, which aims to deliver innovative, customised and original phones,” said Rosario Moscato, Sales Director of ZTE Italy Mobile Devices Division. “We are confident this handset will be very well accepted by Italian young people as it offers great functionality in a very elegant and convenient format”.

 

“We’re delighted to include the new MD-301 in our product portfolio, a handset that strengthens our offering for the millions of Italian customers who have not yet moved to 3G,” added Massimiliano Zuco, Sales Director of 3 Italia. “Thanks to the collaboration with ZTE and MOMODESIGN, we have designed and manufactured a mobile video phone that combines style and functionality at a very attractive price.”

 

“In the design of this handset we have tried to express the values that differentiate our brand: technology, innovation and style, combining them in a device targeting young people who care for style and ease of use”, declares Paolo Cattaneo, General Manager MOMODESIGN. “The MD301 handset contributes to our aim of creating a world of modern and functional lifestyle products”.

 

The new MD-301 will be available from the beginning of July in 3 retail shops for 69 euros. Users who activate a 3Power10 rechargeable plan (calls to everyone at 10 eurocents per minute, billing based on actual seconds of conversation, SMS to everyone at 10 eurocents) with the purchase of the phone will pay only 49 euros.