Toshiba's smart handheld devices offer innovative fingerprint security.

Al-Futtaim Electronics, distributor of Toshiba products in the UAE and member of Al-Futtaim Group, today announced the UAE-wide launch of two new smart handheld devices the Portege G500 and the Portege G900.

Made in Japan, the devices operate on the Windows Mobile software platform since it offers users the security, reliability and an interface they are familiar with in their office environment.

Mr. Rajagopal S., General Manager, Al-Futtaim Electronics said: "Toshiba's new range of smart handheld devices is packed with the latest mobile technology including the unique biometric fingerprint authentication that ensures the products are safe, secure and easy to use.

"This new range of phones is a testament of Toshiba's fine heritage, engineering expertise, a reputation for innovation, reliability and superb design that is recognised worldwide," added Mr. Rajagopal. The Portege G500 and G900 offer integration between the desktop, laptop and phone eliminating synchronisation headaches.

Users will be able to retrieve e-mails with attachments, handle superb quality video streaming, downloading of video clips and get full multimedia messaging, making it the world's smallest office. The Portege G500 and G900 are available at all leading electronics outlets and are priced at AED 1,499/- and AED 2,199/- respectively.

Toshiba Portege G500

Whether travelling on business or for pleasure, the Portege G500 provides a range of features to stay in touch. This quality slider phone combines phone, email, web and an MP3 player on a Windows Mobile® 5.0 operating system.

Made in Japan, the G500 is packed with cutting-edge mobile technology including Wi-Fi, HSDPA, a 2 mega pixel camera and a fingerprint sensor that secures sensitive information. The sensor enables you to control access to your personal and business data, and create shortcuts to different applications with each individual fingerprint.

Toshiba Portege G900

In a horizontal slider format, the Portege G900 gives complete control for demanding mobile professionals who value protecting corporate data and who want a familiar and trusted mobile computing environment.

One of the first to use the new Windows Mobile 6 operating system, the G900 also packs in a range of exceptional features including an innovative fingerprint sensor, a full QWERTY keyboard, and the largest screen in its class (3" Wide-VGA) enabling enhanced internet browsing on the move.

The device also features a high quality MP3 player, video streaming, 2 mega pixel camera, PC phone integration technology and powerful WLAN, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and BluetoothTM connectivity.

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About Al-Futtaim Electronics

Al-Futtaim Electronics (AFE) is part of Al Futtaim group and is one of leading distributor, retailer and customer care provider for globally recognised brands like Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba and AFTRON. The AFE portfolio also includes the customer friendly multi-brand electronics retailer Plug-Ins - introduced to the Gulf region 10 years ago and Techserve, the renowned customer service provider of the aforementioned brands.

AFE has been seen as a trendsetter in the burgeoning electronics market with innovative products and provides complete solutions to small and large businesses. These include consumer electronics, home appliances, air-conditioning, office automation, telecommunication, computers, home automation, system integration, parts and accessories, IT services, and networking.