Design-Forward 2008 Product Lineup Includes First Landline Offering to Combine Full Keypad with IM and Peer-to-Peer Voice Capabilities

Leading cordless phone manufacturer VTech Communications, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; London SE: VTH; ADR: VTKHY), today introduced the IS6110 – the only cordless phone system to offer a full-QWERTY keyboard along with IM and instant voice (peer-to-peer calls) features. The new IS6110 rounds out VTech’s growing catalog of Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT 6.0) systems featuring leading-edge design and functionality. “Because instant messaging is such a popular and often preferred form of communication for millions of consumers, VTech recognized the need for a landline telephone that could enable users to IM anywhere in their home,” said Matt Ramage, senior vice president of product management, VTech Communications, Inc. “We have taken IM a step further by incorporating a user-friendly keypad and display, as well as innovative design that is characteristic of our DECT cordless phones.”

Talk or Chat: VTech IS6110

Operating on the latest DECT platform for outstanding call clarity, security and interference-free conversations, the IS6110 gives users the option to make and receive landline calls or instant messages (IM) or instant voice (IV) calls. The cordless phone simply needs to be connected to a standard landline outlet and to a PC via the included USB cord. Support for AIM, MSN and Windows Live Messenger gives users access to these services anywhere in their home, while freeing up the family PC for other activities. For the most user-friendly IM experience, the ergonomically-designed IS6110 also offers a full QWERTY keypad and extra-large, color LCD for easy viewing. Other key features include an integrated speakerphone, multiple ring tone options and a built-in 50 name and number phonebook directory.