HTC INTRODUCES NEW MID-RANGE DESIRE 601 DUAL SIM

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MALAYSIA, 30 December, 2013 - HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the addition of the HTC Desire 601 dual sim to its popular smartphone family, enabling consumers to enjoy a premium experience at any price point. Changing the face of the mid-range, the HTC Desire 601 dual sim introduces fast 3G speeds and innovative features from the flagship One family, including HTC Zoe™ with Video Highlights and HTC BoomSound.

 “HTC has always pushed the envelope and challenged the mobile industry to develop innovations that change the way people use their mobile devices. With the HTC Desire 601 dual sim, we’re changing the way people perceive the mid-range and entry-level market, and setting the bar even higher by providing premium devices and capabilities at a competitive price point,” said Jack Yang, President of HTC South Asia.

Dual SIM for an active lifestyle
For people with non-stop lives and multiple phone contracts, the HTC Desire 601 dual sim supports two active phone lines at the same time. Seamlessly combine data plans and packages and let the new dual sim range combine your personal and business lines together effortlessly.

A powerful value smartphone for everyone
The HTC Desire 601 dual sim comes complete with many of the features that have led the HTC One to be crowned the best phone in the world. Built-in with HTC BlinkFeed, HTC Zoe with Video Highlights and HTC BoomSound, the HTC Desire 601 dual sim will be the most advanced mid-range smartphone available on the market today.

The rear-facing 5MP camera captures HTC Zoes, bringing images to life in three-second videos. The simple editing capabilities of HTC Zoe support advanced features such as Sequence Shot, Always Smile and Object Removal, making it easy to achieve incredible results with minimal effort. Video Highlights also takes the camera experience to the next level by creating allowing users to create and watch highlight reels on the HTC Desire’s 601 dual sim’s 4.5" qHD screen.

Accompanied by a range of pre-set themes for a more personal memory, these stunning 30-second video montages are easy to produce and instantly sharable.

Superfast streaming, sharing and browsing
The HTC Desire 601 dual sim combines a Quad-core, 1.2GHz processor for snappy connectivity to enable superfast HD video and music streaming with no compromise on quality. Changing the way you experience media on the go, dual, front-facing HTC BoomSound speakers, alongside with the large screen, creates a completely immersive audiovisual experience for users. Boomsound also richer, sharper tones, and the raw power of the speakers lets you take the “big screen, big sound” home entertainment experience with you, wherever you go.

Availability
HTC Desire 601 dual sim will be available in black and white starting mid December 2013 at HTC authorised retail stores.

Pricing 
Recommended retail price:  HTC Desire 601 dual sim (RM 1,099). For more information, visit www.htc.com.