[DoCoMo's latest version of its handheld PC, the sigmarion III, to be available beginning May 28.]

Tokyo -- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that it will market its new series handheld PC, the sigmarion III, beginning May 28, 2003. With its lighter and thinner body, DoCoMo's newest handheld PC makes it easier than ever before for mobile users to read and write messages, use popular applications and browse the internet via connection to a wireless terminal.

The sigmarion series was launched in September 2000 as a highly mobile mini-PC with high-end functionality and enhanced performance. The sigmarion III works with Personal Handyphone System (PHS), 2G (PDC), 3G FOMA and mobile packet data communications (DoPa) wireless devices. It is ideal for @FreedTM, DoCoMo's flat-rate internet service that enables PHS users to enjoy always-on access.

The sigmarion III utilizes the Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system and is powered by an Intel PXA255 400 MHz processor. It features a 5.0-inch semi-transparent TFT display with W-VGA 800 x 480 pixel resolution, approaching standard PC screen quality.

Picsel BrowserTM enables users to scroll and resize web pages and documents with stylus. The browser makes it easy to view charts and other graphics created with bundled applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and . Handy quick-start icons appearing on both sides of the display enable applications to be opened rapidly.

The sigmarion III's SD card slot (SDIO compatible) and Compact FlashTM Card slot can be used concurrently.

The keyboard has a 14.1 mm pitch for easy typing.

The sigmarion III also comes with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for CE, providing a web experience similar to that of a notebook PC. Microsoft Windows Media Player lets sigmarion III users enjoy music and watch videos. Another bundled application, mobileCustomTM Ver. 2, enables the desktop screen, icons and similar items to be customized with a wide variety of content and software.

The company introduced the sigmarion III Handheld PC on April 20, 2003. The new handheld will be marketed through all DoCoMo sales channels. The price of the product will be open (unfixed).

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