Ericsson launches T29 handset

Ericsson launches T29 handset

STOCKHOLM (Dow Jones): Swedish telecommunications equipment
maker Telefon AB LM Ericsson Tuesday introduced its new T29
mobile phone intended for Asian markets.

The T29 will be available in stores within a few weeks,
initially in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia,
Vietnam and the Philippines, the company said.

It features key Asian languages, weighs 95 grams, has a
standby time of 150 hours and talk time of 7 hours, as well as a
WAP browser, enabling access to mobile Internet.

The T29 is compatible with Ericsson accessories, including the
Bluetooth headset, FM radio, MP3, Chatboard, car holder and
several handsfree solutions, said the company.