GENEVA -- NEC Corp. has announced that it will start delivery of W-CDMA handsets to 3G operation companies of Hutchison Whampoa branded "3". The total order of 3G handsets from Hutchison 3G has reached almost 6 million.

Delivery of the new models to "3" for Hutchison's worldwide operation will start between the end of October and early November 2003. As 3G expands and rolls out globally, NEC's ongoing role in Hutchison 3G will continue in shape of leading from the front in the experience, design and manufacturing of 3G mobile terminals.

One of the new models, the compact "e616" offers person-to-person (P2P) video, audio and video streaming, video recording and playback, and a built-in GPS for location-enabled services. Internet browsing via the 3 portal is also available through a dedicated "3" key. The front- and back-mounted cameras feature zoom and pan-focus keys, with a handy camera light for shooting quality pictures either during the day or the night. The phone's slim design is visually striking and lightweight. The 2.2-inch screen recognises over 65,000 colors. The combination of high-quality audio and visual features make viewing video clips or game playing, using Java, an impressive experience.

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