The BenQ-Siemens E81 offers an affordable 3G solution in an classically designed ultra-compact form factor

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, March 1, 2007 – BenQ today expands its 3G handset portfolio with the palm-size BenQ-Siemens E81 UMTS 3G phone. The E81 offers an affordable 3G solution in a sleek, ultra-compact form-factor. The classically designed E81 fits perfectly into any pocket or palm and comes equipped with an attractive feature set including a 1.3-megapixel camera with LED flash that records both still and video images, video/music streaming and downloading, build-in music player and the “see-what-I-see” video telephony function.

Measuring a mere 99mm in length and weighing a mere 90g, the E81 is designed to meet the needs of mobile users that seek for high-speed multimedia performance in a compact form-factor without compromising usability. The E81’s smooth contour and handy shape ensures a smooth fit into any pocket or palm and features a special lacquer coating to fend off fingerprints.

The ultra-compact E81 arrives with a robust range of easy-to-use features including a multimedia quick access key for instant access to multimedia console to view photos, music and videos, a 1.3-megapixel camera with LED flash that records both still and video images, the PIM (personal information management) system, phone-to-PC synchronization function, Bluetooth® support, USB connectivity and a microSD™ card slot.