Grand style launch in the heart of Kuala Lumpur for Nokia’s first-ever S60 touch screen device and 1,000 songs giveaway
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, 12 January 2009 – The much anticipated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was finally unveiled in Malaysia during Nokia’s Night of Mayhem celebration at the Pavilion shopping mall in the heart of Kuala Lumpur last Friday. The launch of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was celebrated in a high-octane music extravagance, which was kicked off by an energetic Stomp-like performance by street percussion troupe Strikeforce! from Singapore. Local artists from Nokia’s Independent Artists Club (Nokia IAC) then took to stage with opening acts ‘Dose 2’, followed by ‘A Mantle The Sea’, indie pop band ‘Lovesick Avenue’, and ska band ‘40 Winks’.
The latest in Nokia’s XpressMusic range, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers an affordable music device with a touch screen interface to the mass market. In Malaysia, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is retailed at RM1,499.00.
Glen Cha, Product Marketing Manager and Vlasta Berka, General Manager, Nokia Malaysia with the new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
“With the launch of the all-new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia’s first S60 touch screen device, we set out to connect people through the one thing we all feel a universal connection to – music,” said Vlasta Berka, General Manager, Nokia Malaysia. “The way in which people enjoy music is different around the world. With that in mind, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic gives people the freedom to experience music they love in the way they prefer,” he added.
Delivering on Nokia’s vision to provide the best total music experience possible, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic comes bundled with 1,000 songs, specially catered for the Malaysian market. Customers who purchase a Nokia 5800 XpressMusic device will be able to explore and enjoy a diverse catalogue of more than 10,000 songs from international and local artists.
“When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that provides a great music experience and still works really well as a mobile phone, without sacrificing features,” said Vlasta. “The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on this and allows consumer to quickly and easily access, personalise and share the content with their social network.”
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic – a new music experience
Aiming to put music into the hands of millions, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers all the music essentials including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks and support for all main digital music formats, and a 3.5mm jack. Built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer the industry’s most powerful sound.
“As Nokia’s first mass-market device with a touch screen, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic turns a user interface into a ‘human interface’ by truly putting people first. For example, we’ve introduced the Nokia Contacts Bar, which is like a digital RSS feed on your life,” said Glen Cha, Product Marketing Manager, Nokia Malaysia. “Taking advantage of touch screen technology, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic introduces the ‘Media Bar’, a handy drop down menu that provides direct access to music and entertainment, including favourite tracks, videos and photos.”
The Media Bar also offers a direct link to the Web and to online sharing. Because the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports Flash content, individuals can surf the entire web, not just pieces of it.
1,000 songs for download with each Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
In addition to becoming the proud owner of a great music device, customers who purchase the new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will also be able to download 1,000 local and international tracks, from a selection of more than 10,000 songs from labels such as One Stop Music, EMI and Warner Music.
No comments:
Post a Comment