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Vodafone K.K. today announces that on 25 March 2006 it will commence nationwide sales of the Vodafone 804SS, a new 3G handset by Samsung Electronics. The Vodafone 804SS represents Samsung's first mobile phone for the Japanese market.

The Vodafone 804SS is the world's thinnest*1 clamshell 3G handset, measuring just 14.9mm and weighs only 98g, making it Vodafone K.K.'s lightest 3G model*2 , and a nice fit for any suit pocket. The Vodafone 804SS is also a great tool for business, as customers can view PDF, Microsoft Word and other file types*3 on the handset, and it also supports PC Link*4 . For after-hours entertainment, the Vodafone 804SS features a music player with external controls for easy access to music tracks when the handset is closed.

The main features of the Vodafone 804SS are as follows:

- World's thinnest 3G handset*1 and lightest in Vodafone K.K. 3G lineup*2
- Document viewing for PDF, Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint and other file types*2
- Full-fledged music player functions with external controls
- Supports Deru Moji 3D Pictogram Display for pop-up animations in received mails


*1: Among clamshell 3G handsets as of 23 March 2006 (according to Samsung Electronics).
*2: As of 23 March 2006 (according to Vodafone K.K.).
*3: Supported application documents may not display properly according to content and file size. Document viewing images do not completely match those of PCs and other devices.
*4: Vodafone 804SS comes bundled with dedicated PC Studio utility software. Compatible with Windows 2000/XP operating systems.