Press Release
June 5th 2014
Prestigio Launches first Windows phones
Prestigio, an international manufacturer of mobile devices, consumer electronics and accessories, is showcasing its new MultiPhones, the 8400 DUO and 8500 DUO,powered by Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 OS, at Computex Taipei, the biggest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world.
The MultiPhone 8400 DUO and MultiPhone 8500 DUO will be the first two devices from Prestigio to run on Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8.1 OS, utilising the most advanced Windows Phone 8.1 features. Both phones include Live Tiles, Office, Skype, One Drive, Xbox services and many more new mobile device management features introduced by Microsoft. Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of device partnerships,Nick Parker, highlighted the MultiPhone 8500 DUO on stage at Computex Taipei 2014 as part of the latest Windows family of devices.
The Prestigio MultiPhone 8400 DUO and MultiPhone 8500 DUOhave Quad core processors, 8MP cameras and IPS displays, allowing users to take and enjoy viewing high quality images on the go. Dual SIM capabilities enable personal and work calls to come to two different numbers on one phone without additional hardware, making it easier for users to manage their busy lives, or totake advantage of different price tariffs for calls and 3G internet.
"Our Windows-based MultiPhones are the next step to expanding the opportunities for Prestigio customers and we are providing our customers more choice with this new partnership" commentedMartin MacNamara, Prestigio UK Sales Director.
Windows Phone 8.1 devices include features such as Live Tiles that highlights information important to users; Action Center, which shows new activities and notifications at a glance; and Senses, a suite of features that takes the work out of managing data use, storage space and battery life. Windows Phone 8.1 also makes it easier for IT professionals to manage devices and for professionals to connect to essential business apps and services with features such as simplified device enrollment, a built-in mobile device management client, S/MIME for encrypted mail and VPN support.
"Prestigio customers will be among the first in the world to experience Windows Phone 8.1 on a new device,"said Peter Han, Vice President of worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft Corp."We look forward to bringing this uniquely personal smartphone experience to Prestigio customers throughout Europe."
The Prestigio MultiPhone 8500 DUOis equipped with a Gorilla glass protected 5.0'' IPS display (720x1280) and a quad core CPU 1.2 GHz with 1 GB RAM for seamless multitasking. The front camera is 2 MP, great for a better quality for conference calls, and a rear camera giving high image definition with 8 MP and auto focus. The MultiPhone 8500 DUO will be available for sale in July 2014 at a price of £129.99
The Prestigio MultiPhone 8400 DUOfeatures a crystal clear 4.0" IPS display (480x800), a powerful quad core CPU 1.2 GHz, 0.3 MP front camera and 8 MP advanced rear camera with auto focus, fast internet connection, Dual SIM and the latest Windows phone features built-in. The MultiPhone 8400 DUO is scheduled to be available for sale in August 2014 at £69.99
Both smartphones have stylish casings and are available in black and white.
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About Prestigio®
Prestigio® is rapidly growing in more than 85 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa. For more than a decade, Prestigio has been crafting innovative IT and consumer electronic products of superior quality, style and affordability.
Prestigio. The Art of High-Tech is the company`s slogan and our mission is simple: to make the lives of people more efficient, convenient, and enjoyable. Our aim is to facilitate our customers` daily-life. Whether in business, education, home, or entertainment, Prestigio leads to success. Since 2011 Prestigio has been the leading brand across Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and CIS in GPS navigation and has achieved a top-3 position among Tablet PC brands in the region. To learn more about Prestigio, please visit: www.prestigio.com
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