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Vodafone K.K. today announces that on 5 November 2005 it will commence nationwide sales of the Vodafone 703N 3G handset by NEC, which features a 'leather touch design' that gives the surface of the handset a soft, high-quality leather feel.

The 703N also features a host of convenient and fun functions. Picture Voice lets customers add voice messages to photos, Chance Capture makes it possible to conveniently capture the right moment on video, and Multitask allows users to easily switch back and forth between multiple applications, such as mail and V-appli, that are running simultaneously, making the 703N a must-have 3G handset in terms of both functionality and design.

The main features of the 703N are as follows:

- 'Leather touch design' for a sophisticated feel and sensation of high-quality leather - Fun camera functions including Picture Voice for adding voice messages to photos and Chance Capture for conveniently capturing the right moment on video - Convenient functions: Multitask for activating multiple applications, such as mail and V-appli, simultaneously and Compact Desktop for calling up often-used functions with shortcut icons