Tiger Telematics’ Gizmondo™ To Include Long-Life Battery for USA Launch

October 17th, 2005, 18:52 Posted By: wraggster

Gizmondo USA Inc. subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc (other OTC, TGTL) has confirmed the US version of the Gizmondo handheld multi-entertainment device, launching in North America on 22nd October, will include an upgraded battery doubling the operational time compared to the standard power pack.

The new handheld, which possesses an incredible cache of functions (next-gen games, DVD-quality movies, awesome MP3 playback, a razor-sharp digital camera, picture and text messaging, optional email, and GPS), will retail at a very affordable $229 (SRP).

Steve Carroll, CTO for Gizmondo, says: "This upgraded power pack will enable the user to enjoy up to six hours of continuous gaming, 150 hours on standby, and similarly increased operation times for the movie, music, and GPS functions."

Carl Freer, co-founder and Chairman, Tiger Telematics, says: "Economies of scale from launching in the UK first have allowed us to include this upgraded battery pack for the US launch. We're also making this new battery available in Europe for those wanting to get more out of their new Gizmondo handheld."

Gizmondo is powered by Microsoft Windows CE advanced real-time operating system, boasting a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 NVIDIA graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location-based services, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts SD and MMC card accessories.

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