03/29/2003
Widest range of PDA phones available for free with the Globe Platinum Plan
Connectivity now has a new meaning as Globe Telecom unveils the widest range of PDA phones that hooks you up to the World Wide Web, giving you access to information and communication integrated in portable support tool. Even without your PC or Laptop, you gain access to the Web with new PDA phones that come free with a Globe Platinum Plan subscription or at great discounts with other G Plans.
MORE choices of PDA phones (from left) Handspring Treo 180, Handspring Treo 270, Qtek 1010, Palm Tungsten W and the Sony Ericsson P800.
With these PDA phones, Globe offers Internet browsing through GPRS protocol. This lets stay connected to the Internet with just your PDA, allowing you to get the information vital to your business or even for recreation. And to make it more affordable, Globe introduces the GSurf-Globe’s newest Data Plan that offers Internet browsing for as low as only 25 centavoes per kilobyte at a fixed monthly rate.
“With the Globe Platinum Plan gives subscribers the most number of free voice call minutes and text messages, we also recognize the need for cost efficient Internet browsing. Globe G-Surf plan is the first of its kind in the country, offered to Globe subscribers who want to maximize Internet surfing on their PDA phones,” says Nikko Acosta, Head of Globe Handyphone’s Consumer Postpaid Business.
Personal Data Assistant (PDA) phones are sleek, handheld computers that possess the latest and most accessible interfaces catering to the multi-tasking needs of its users. It serves as an organizer, note taker and cellular phone. The latest upgrades on various units come with a camera, MP3 player, MMS capability, speakerphone, 3D screen and operation dual or tri-band mode.
Globe introduces a divers selection of the latest PDA handset models from the leading brands in PDA and mobile technology in th market today. Current offerings include the Sony Ericsson P800, a tri-band PDA phone using Symbian operating systems (OS) has a built-in camera, and MP3 player for music playback, a memory stick for larger picture and music storage, MMS capability, and 3D side screen game.
For those who are more accustomed with the Pocket PC operating system, the QTEK 1010 is capable of opening Word and Excel files, has 64 RAM, 150 PDA hours and an MP3 player.
Palm aficonados may choose from the TREO or Tungsten W models available only from Globe. The TREO 180 is superb monochrome dual band PDA phone running on Palm operating system and comes with a speakerphone and MMS capability while the TREO 270 has colored screen with over 4,000 colors, is MMS capable and has a personal speakerphone. Completing the list of cool gadgets is the Tungsten W, a tri-band PDA phone (available very soon at the Hub) that’s MMS capable, comes with a built-in-keyboard and has high resolution with over 65,000 color display.
The MyGlobe website, now perfectly viewed with a PDA phone, keeps you up-dated on essential information. It gives you easier access to the latest news and headlines from ABS-CBN news, stock market info and business news, movie schedules, music and games from Click the City. MyGlobe also connects you to a powerful search of the web via instant access to Google. The site also features links to tips in keeping your PDA customized to your needs with latest downloadable applications. Have access to an infinite amount of information from the Net with just the click of a button on your Globe Handyphone.
The Globe Platinum Plan offers these hi-tech PDA phones for free along with 1,100 voice minutes, 650 text messages and executive discounts to prime establishments. While the Ericsson P800 is available nationwide, visit the HUB to try out the QTEK 1010, TREO 180 or 270 and the Tungsten W. Promo is ongoing until April 13, 2003.
