| INFOSONICS
CORPORATION AND VK MOBILE LAUNCH THE VK530 CAMERA PHONE
INTO THE NORTH AND LATIN AMERICAN MARKETS
SAN DIEGO, CA, December 7, 2004- InfoSonics
Corporation (AMEX: IFO), one of the largest distributors
of wireless handsets in the United States and Latin America,
today announced the launch of theVK530 camera phone for
the North and the Latin American markets. The sleek GSM
phone offers integrated VGA camera, dual color displays,
40 bit polyphonic ring tones, PC synchronization, predictive
text input software and personal information management
service (PIMS). InfoSonics and VK Mobile announced their
exclusive distribution agreement for North, Central and
South America on November 22, 2004 and this is the first
model in the VK line to be introduced under this agreement.
The product can be viewed at: http://www.infosonics.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=VK-530USR.
“We are extremely pleased to make available the
VK530 cellular handset to customers in the Americas. The
phone has received very positive feedback from field testing,
as well as a welcome reception for the rich set of features,
quality manufacturing, cutting edge technology (i.e. the
anti-bacterial coated plastic, and screen that doubles
as a mirror), competitive price and cool-factor,”
stated Mr. Joseph Ram, President and CEO of InfoSonics.
The VK530 family consists of products that are tailored
to the U.S. rural carriers and the Latin American carriers.
The product is compatible with all GSM carriers and is
available in two versions. The 850/1900 frequency, which
is mainly used in the U.S. and Latin America, and the
900/1800 frequency which is used worldwide, will be offered
throughout the Caribbean, Central America and in other
countries’ markets where these frequencies are used.
The 900/1800 European version is carried by Vodafone in
the United Kingdom.
About InfoSonics Corporation
InfoSonics is one of the largest distributors of wireless
handsets and accessories in the United States and Latin
America. For the wireless telecommunications industry,
InfoSonics provides flexible and cost effective solutions,
including purchasing, marketing, selling, warehousing,
order assembly, programming, packing, shipping, and delivery.
InfoSonics supports the manufacturers in moving their
products to agents, resellers, distributors, independent
dealers, retailers and wireless network operators in the
U.S. and Latin America. For additional information, please
visit http://www.infosonics.com.
The forward-looking
statements contained herein are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those reflected in the forward-looking
statements. Some of these uncertainties and risks include,
but are not limited to, the demand for our products, our
ability to obtain our products from our suppliers, our
ability to maintain commercially feasible margins given
significant competition, and other factors. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which reflect management’s analysis
only as of the date hereof. InfoSonics undertakes no obligation
to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date
hereof. Readers should carefully review the risks described
in other documents that InfoSonics files from time to
time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”),
including the final prospectus filed June 18, 2004, in
connection with the Company’s initial public offering.
Company Contact:
Jeffrey A. Klausner, Chief Financial Officer
858-373-1600
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