VTech Offers Most Comprehensive Product Line in Company History with Latest Technology, Style and Design

5 Jan 2006

Next-Generation “Mini” Handset for Consumers Who Want Innovation and Stylistic Phone for Tweens, Teens and Young-at-Heart

5 January 2006

Hong Kong – VTech Communications, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. SEHK: 303; London SE: VTH; ADR: VTKHY), one of the world’s largest suppliers of corded and cordless phones, extends offerings in two of its most popular product families, as highlights to the company’s largest product catalog ever debuted at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Fans of the popular mobile phone style “mini” handsets have another topchoice with the introduction of the compact, feature-rich VTech mi6879 5.8 GHz DSS, plus teens and tweens will enjoy the fun and colorful customization options offered by the VTech gz2335 2.4 GHz analog cordless phone.

“VTech stands for style and innovation, and our newest cordless phones offer the perfect illustration of our brand values,” said Matt Ramage, vice president of marketing and operations, VTech Communications, Inc. “We’ve wrapped the latest technology and easy-to-use features in designs that deliver unique style, carrying forward our focus on phones that fit your home and your life.”

Small Package, Big Tech Features: Another “Mini” Style

Last year VTech introduced its chic black and silver mini design that packed big features in a small form factor. With demand high, the new mi6879 “mini” joins the line-up with an extra-large color LCD, perfect for icons and images for wallpaper or Picture Caller ID. The 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum system offers the best in cordless security, clarity and extended range without fear of wireless LAN interference. For added flexibility and convenience, both the handset and base have speakerphones, plus the phone is expandable up to four additional handsets. These unique and easy-to-use features come with an affordable price, giving a big bonus to consumers who want a sleek design with the latest technology.

Personalization + Ring Tones = Fun Phones for Teens and Tweens

VTech has been highly successful at designing telephones with teens and tweens in mind for the past three years. The new gz2335 adds fun and excitement to cordless phones with two colorful handset and base plate color choices, letting kids change the phone colors to match their mood or décor. They also can choose from 17 polyphonic musical ring tones, which can be assigned to their phone book directories. Using this feature, each person in the phonebook gets a personalized ring tone to signify their call. In addition, this phone comes packed with features such as caller ID, a phonebook directory, a voicemail indicator and any-key answering capability.

A Complete Cordless Line for Every Wish or Need

VTech’s new cordless telephones join a complete spectrum of 900MHz, 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz models. For a full listing of VTech cordless phone offerings, visit www.vtechphones.com.

5.8GHz Digital Spread Spectrum New Product Offerings

Model	Key Features	Price
mi6879	Digital answering device Dual caller ID/call waiting – stores 50 calls Handset and base speakerphones Expandable up to four handsets using only one phone jack – uses 6803 or 6807 accessory handset Full color LCD in handset Additional keypad on base Intercom, transfer and conference calls between handsets 50 name and number phonebook directory Remote message retrieval 15 minutes of recording time Backlit keypad and display Any key answer Headset compatible (2.5 mm)	US$119.95
mi6807	Full color LCD in handset Caller ID/call waiting – stores 50 calls Handset speakerphone Accessory handset only – requires the 6866 or 6879 to operate Intercom between handsets 50 name and number phonebook directory Backlit keypad and display Any key answer Headset compatible (2.5 mm)	US$59.95

2.4GHz Analog New Product Offerings

Model	Key Features	Price
gz2335	Changeable face plates in two colors Caller ID/Call Waiting – stores 30 calls 17 Polyphonic ringer tones included 10 name and number phonebook directory Flashing visual ringer Voicemail waiting indicator Headset compatible (2.5 mm)	US$29.95

VTech’s new telephone offerings will be featured from January 5 to 8, 2006 at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino, Florentine Ballroom, in conjunction with the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The products will be available in all major retail outlets and online at www.vtechphones.com in the Spring of 2006.

About VTech
VTech is one of the world’s largest suppliers of corded and cordless telephones and a leading supplier of electronic learning products. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976, the Group’s mission is to be the most cost effective designer and manufacturer of innovative, high quality consumer electronics products and to distribute them to markets worldwide in the most efficient manner.

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