The slim and sleek Philips 399 cellular phone is the ideal mobile companion for anyone who needs multimedia capabilities on the go. With a touch screen that is ultra-intuitive, the audio, camera, video and messaging capabilities of the 399 make it a great option for keeping all your digital files at your fingertips.

The Philips 399 provides a superior audio experience on the go. In addition to being able to use MP3 music files or 64 included polyphonic ringtones to personalize your ring, the 399 includes a voice recorder feature that stores audio memos and recorded conversations in AMR format, with audio playback for AMR, Midi or MP3 files. Use the data cable or the Micro SD card expansion slot to transfer files to your phone, or download picures, ringtones, screensavers and more. There are 11 MB of user memory on the phone itself, supported by the Micro SD card.

For quick and easy navigation, the 399 has a 2.63, 240×320 pixels, 262K color TFT display that has excellent response time. The touch screen and on-screen handwriting recognition capability (in both Chinese and English) allow for easy messaging - just write as you would on a piece of paper and the phone will convert it to an SMS message.

The image, audio and video features will capture what text cannot. The integrated camera has a 4x zoom with a picture resolution setting of up to 1280×1024, a night and self-timer mode, and several special effects preview modes. The video camera lets you record MPEG4 or H.263 format at 160×120 pixel resolution, with playback capability on your phone or PC.

With Bluetooth connectivity, the Philips 399 has wireless capability, but also connects to your PC via USB 1.1 and a headset with a mini USB connector. Operating on the GSM 900/18000 bands, services include WAP OTA provisioning and SIM Toolkit, with a FR/EFR/AMR voice codec. It messages via Long SMS, e-mail, EMS/release 4, MMS, SMS CB, SMS, and SMS multi-target.

Of course, 399 cell phone comes with the standard convenience features you expect. Call history & counters are included, as well as call waiting, caller ID, call transfer, multi-party calling, muting, hands free mode, hot keys, keypad lock, and vibra alert. The applications provided include an alarm clock, calculator, calendar, ENG-CHN and CHN-ENG dictionary, and international converter among others.

The 102 x 49 x 13 mm handset comes in your choice of matte black, glossy black, or red, weighing 80g with battery. The Li-ion battery provides up to 3 hours of talk time and 240 hours of standby. Included in the standard purchase package are the battery, a charger, a deluxe stereo headset, and a USB data cable.