Consumer electronics manufacturer, VTech Communications, has launched a new cordless phone featuring full instant messaging capability, complete with emoticons.
VTech’s DECT-based IS6110 telephone boasts a built-in QWERTY keyboard, and works with MSN/Windows Live Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger, as soon as its base station is connected via USB to your broadband-equipped PC.
With instant messaging becoming part of the fabric of everyday communication particularly for young adults we sought to deliver a product that would make it even more accessible to more consumers, commented VTech’s senior vice president of product management, Matt Ramage.
The IS6110 is now available in retail stores at a cost of $99.95.
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