Tiger Telematics confirm Spanish distribution partner
Deal paves the way for Gizmondo Spanish launch in December
London, 4th November 2004 - Gizmondo Europe Ltd (Gizmondo), subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc (OTC: TGTL , OTC: TGTL.PK), confirmed today that a one year Distribution Agreement has been signed with United Electronics SL to distribute the Gizmondo hand-held multi-entertainer throughout Spain and Portugal for a minimum of 30,000 units.
The Barcelona Spain based electronics distributor with over 30 years experience in the sector, has made known its confidence in the new multi-entertainer device by placing a 15,000 unit order valued at over 4 million Euros for Spanish territories supported by an Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Deliveries will commence in this quarter in December, continuing into 2005 at an expected rate of approximately 2,500 per month, to meet escalating consumer demand.
Carl Freer, Managing Director, Gizmondo Europe, says: "Interest from Spain and Portugal in Gizmondo has been significant. We've chosen who we believe will be the strongest distribution partner to facilitate the forthcoming launch."
Haresh Nanwani, Managing Director, United Electronics SL, added: "The Gizmondo is the most exciting, feature-rich product we've seen so far, and we are extremely delighted to be distributing it in Spain and Portugal. We see the enormous sales potential of this unique device, and there's already incredible anticipation brewing within retail and wholesaler circles." He continued, "This is an exceptional opportunity and we look forward to working very closely with the Gizmondo Europe team over the coming months on what promises to be technology calendar event."
About Gizmondo
The Gizmondo is powered by a Microsoft Windows CE.net platform, boasts a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 Nvidia graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location based services, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts MMC card accessories.
The Gizmondo device and its games are due for launch in the UK in the fourth quarter 2004 and in North American markets from the first quarter 2005.
About Tiger Telematics and Gizmondo Europe
Gizmondo Europe Ltd. is an owned subsidiary of Tiger Telematics Inc (TGTL) and is the maker of Gizmondo, a next-generation mobile entertainment device. Set to launch in 2004, the gaming device includes built-in music, video, messaging and picture functions and GPS.
Tiger Telematics is a designer, developer and marketer of mobile telematics systems and services that combine global GPS functions and voice recognition technology to locate and track vehicles and people down to street level in countries throughout the world. The systems are designed to operate on GPS and are currently being marketed to GSM current and potential subscribers, primarily by the company's United Kingdom based subsidiaries.
About United Electronics
United Electronics S.L. was founded in 1967 and established in 1993.Their main activity consists in import, export and distribution of consumer electronics, IT, software and telecommunication products.
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