Taiwan-based home appliance maker Sampo has released a lineup of four GK-series mobile phones, with a price range of NT$5,990-8,800 (US$182-268), for the Taiwan market. The company forecasts its handset division will generate NT$300 million (US$9.1 million) in sales this year, up more than 200% from 2005.
Overall, Sampo anticipates its revenues will reach NT$2 billion in 2006, up 33.3% on year.
| Major specifications of Sampo's new GK-series mobile phones | ||||
| Item | GK-805 | GK-306 | GK-803 | GK-305 |
| Dimension | 101x45.5x17.5mm | 72x42x17.5mm | 110x46x10.5mm | 90.5x36x16mm |
| Weight | 86g | 62g | 65g | 62g |
| Built-in camera | 1.3-megapixel | NA | ||
| Wireless connectivity | WAP 2.0, GPRS class 10 | WAP 1.2.1, GPRS class 12 | WAP 2.0, GPRS class 10 | NA |
| Other features | MP3 music and MP4 video formats, supports video recording | MP3 music player and 3D stereo sound effects, MP4 video format | Magnesium alloy chassis, video recording | MP3 music player, FM radio and Hi-Fi 3D headset |
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| Suggested retail price | NT$5,990 | NT$8,800 | NT$8,800 | NT$6,990 |
Source: Company, compiled by DigiTimes, July 2006