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 Opera Software announced that Sony Ericsson's
new 3G smartphone, the M600 ( above ) , will ship
with Opera Mobile as its default browser. Based on the Opera-enhanced
UIQ 3.x platform, the M600 is an advanced e-mailing and Web browsing
phone that takes full advantage of Opera's speed and unique rendering
capabilities. It is the second UIQ 3.x phone announced with the integrated
Opera browser.
Designed for optimal
connectivity, the M600 with the Opera Mobile browser features a range
of security enhancements. McAfee's anti-virus and firewall software
for cellular applications and Pointsec encryption are offered as Try
& Buy packages, and Certicom VPN client for secure access to corporate
networks is offered free of charge.
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"Focusing
on efficient, safe e-mail and Web connectivity on the new M600, Sony
Ericsson is sending out a clear message that mobile Web access is
maturing and becoming increasingly important," says Jon S. von
Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "We are pleased to see that the
Opera browser was once again selected by Sony Ericsson to deliver
fast and full Internet access on their mobile phones."
Opera Mobile is
available for download on Sony Ericsson's UIQ-based P800, P900, P910
and will be preinstalled on the upcoming P990. The browser has been
praised by reviewers as the "killer application" on these
devices. High speed, advanced features such as Opera's Small-Screen
Rendering (SSR) technology or the ability to view any Web page exactly
as it has been designed make Opera the ideal solution for browsing
on-the-go.
"Online productivity
is at the heart of the M600, so it was a natural choice for Sony Ericsson
to include the Opera Mobile browser on this device," says Ulf
Wretling, Director Head of Content Development, Sony Ericsson. "With
Opera on board we can offer our customers a fast and user-friendly
Internet experience on their mobile phones."
Availability
According to Sony Ericsson, the M600 starts shipping during Q2 2006.
It will come in two different regional variations:
- M600I: For Europe,
Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.
- M600c: For Mainland
China (Launch for mainland China dependent on availability of 3G services.
About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web
browser technology, targeting the desktop, mobile, PDA, home media
and vertical markets. Partners include companies such as IBM, Nokia,
Sony, Motorola, Adobe, Macromedia, Symbian, Sony Ericsson, Kyocera,
Sharp, Motorola Metroworks, MontaVista Software, BenQ, Sendo and AMD.
The Opera browser has received international recognition from users,
industry experts and media for being faster, smaller and more standards-compliant
than other browsers.
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