UPDATE - Nokia launches two new camera phone models
Thursday October 9, 8:28 am ET
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HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE) launched on Thursday two new handsets with built-in cameras as it tries to spur consumer demand and challenge the traditional camera industry.
Nokia said the 3660 model would be mainly for the Europe, Middle East and African markets, while the 3620 would mainly be for the Americas. Shipping of the phones was expected to start during the current quarter.
Both handsets will be Bluetooth-equipped, meaning they can send and receive data wirelessly over short distances.
The phones will also bolster Nokia's current camera phone range, which is led by the 3650 model launched in September 2002.
Nokia shares were little moved by the phone news, trading up 2.6 percent at 14.59 euros and outpacing a firmer sector index (Zurich:^SX8P - News).
The launches come one week before Nokia is due to report third-quarter earnings
PS. nokia könnte wieder postiv überraschen!!
Thursday October 9, 8:28 am ET
(Adds details, share price)
HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE) launched on Thursday two new handsets with built-in cameras as it tries to spur consumer demand and challenge the traditional camera industry.
Nokia said the 3660 model would be mainly for the Europe, Middle East and African markets, while the 3620 would mainly be for the Americas. Shipping of the phones was expected to start during the current quarter.
Both handsets will be Bluetooth-equipped, meaning they can send and receive data wirelessly over short distances.
The phones will also bolster Nokia's current camera phone range, which is led by the 3650 model launched in September 2002.
Nokia shares were little moved by the phone news, trading up 2.6 percent at 14.59 euros and outpacing a firmer sector index (Zurich:^SX8P - News).
The launches come one week before Nokia is due to report third-quarter earnings
PS. nokia könnte wieder postiv überraschen!!
