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Nokia to replace 5800 handset with capacitive touch panel version

19 April 2009 19:21 by James "Dela" Delahunty | 3 comments

According to sources at Taiwan handset component suppliers, Nokia is moving to replace the resistive touch panel used in the popular 5800 handset with a capacitive touch panel. The change is being made in order to compete more effectively with the products from Apple, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics on the market.

The initial orders from Nokia are enough for two million 5800 handsets, and shipments of the new version are expected to begin in May-June this year. Nokia's design and pricing strategy for the 5800 handset have been very successful, leading to sales of over three million units so far since the device was launched in November 2008.

Availability for the Nokia N97 handset is expected in the second quarter, while Nokia is also expected to roll out more models with capacitive touch panels, QWERTY keyboards and with ultra-thin designs during the third quarter.

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Morreale (Member) 19 April 2009 19:49
Well I wished they brought some of these models to Canada... [ + quote]
tosty (Newbie) 19 April 2009 21:55
i wish i could get this model in Nepal for a reasonable price. [ + quote]
zorb43 (Newbie) 27 April 2009 8:17
I only wish that this model was available on Pitcairn Island ... :) [ + quote]