TOKYO, JAPAN, --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. and its regional companies in the Hokkaido, Tohoku, Tokai, Hokuriku, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions of Japan announced an agreement that the eight wholly owned subsidiaries will merge into NTT DOCOMO, the surviving company, effective July 1. The agreement, after being approved by an extraordinary meeting of NTT DOCOMO's board of directors today, was signed by the participating parties.

NTT DOCOMO and its eight regional subsidiaries have successfully developed infrastructure and conducted community-based sales in each respective region since 1993. It was decided that the eight regional subsidiaries should merge into NTT DOCOMO, however, to better deal with the changing environment of mobile communications. The main objectives of the merger are to achieve:

· Enriched and enhanced customer services,
· Streamlined group management, and
· Faster decision-making.

In accordance with Article 796, Section 3 of Japan's Corporate Law, NTT DOCOMO was not required to convene a general meeting of shareholders to receive their approval of the merger. In addition, in accordance with Article 784, Section 1 of the same law, the regional subsidiaries likewise were not required to convene general meetings of their shareholders.

None of the eight regional subsidiaries has issued stock purchase warrants or corporate bonds with stock purchase warrants.

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Ericsson has one of the largest patent portfolios within the telecommunications industry, with approximately 23,000 patents granted worldwide and another 26,000 filed patents under review.

Uddenfeldt, who will be responsible for driving Ericsson research around converged Internet technologies and furthering collaboration with leading Internet companies and operators, says: "Our growing Silicon Valley presence allows us to capitalize on unprecedented mobile and fixed broadband opportunities that are transforming consumer lifestyle and enterprise productivity with new applications. We look forward to leveraging the synergies of our fixed and mobile broadband leadership under a unique, common R&D setting. Ericsson is well positioned to continue its innovation and interaction with leading companies in North American and Silicon Valley in particular."

In February, Ericsson appointed Bert Nordberg as Chairman of the Board for Ericsson companies Redback Networks and Entrisphere. Nordberg, also based in San Jose, is responsible for accelerating the company's activities in next generation IP networks and growing their business with carriers through Ericsson.

Nordberg, who also serves as an Ericsson Executive Vice President and was previously Head of Sales and Marketing for Ericsson worldwide, said: "Our new research center combined with Jan's deep IP and telecom background allow us to continue our North American momentum in both mobile and fixed broadband deployments and in driving opportunities among our peers and partners here in the Valley. We invest heavily in R&D and actively promote open standards and systems."

- Sony Ericsson Corporate Communications - Mobile phone owners no longer have to decide between high performance and attractive design when choosing a new handset with the new Sony Ericsson Z750a. Available in the U.S. exclusively at
AT&T, the Z750a is an affordable and stylish handset with a mirrored clamshell design and a hidden exterior display that illuminates when the phone is in use. As Sony Ericsson's first 3G/HSDPA handset for the U.S. market, the Z750a features mobile broadband for a high-speed Internet(1)connection and access to multimedia content that complements its multimedia player, 2.0 megapixel camera, Internet(1) browser and e-mail(2) capability using AT&T's Mobile Email application.

"Sony Ericsson continues to expand its North American portfolio with a distinctive and signature design that combines entertainment, style and speed in a sleek device," said Karen Morris, vice president of marketing for Sony Ericsson North America. "Representing one of our most distinctive and colorful 3G clamshells, the Z750a will appeal to those who want to do more with their phone - share music, high-quality pictures, browse the Internet - and project a sophisticated image all their own. We are delighted that AT&T will offer this device in the U.S. along with the hugely successful W580 Walkman(R) Phone."

The Z750a works hard, offering features such as data download transfer speeds from 600 to 1400 kbps from AT&T's High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 3G network, support for AT&T's Mobile Email, a 2.0 megapixel camera, full HTML web browsing(1) capabilities and stereo Bluetooth(R)(3) support (A2DP). The Z750a also plays hard with 3D gaming capabilities, a media player that supports numerous media file types for listening to your favorite music tracks and video. The phone has up to 26MB(4) of internal memory and is Memory Stick Micro(TM) (M2(TM)) compatible - currently upgradeable to 8GB(5) - providing ample storage space for photos, videos, music, games and more.

No matter how smart and powerful the Z750a may be on the inside, it still dares to be sleek and sophisticated on the outside. The Z750a has a reflective mirror clamshell casing and hidden organic light-emitting diode (OLED) reflective display screen on the front of the phone that discretely illuminates when receiving a call, displaying caller identification. When active, it also displays battery life, text message alerts and other useful information. To match anyone's personal style, the Z750a launches in three tantalizing color choices: Mysterious Purple, Phantom Grey and Rose Pink.

The Sony Ericsson Z750a will be available at AT&T stores and authorized dealers in early April for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate and new two-year service contract.

Z750a Phone At-A-Glance

Sony Ericsson packed innovative features into the Z750a, but didn't compromise looks or quality to get the job done.

-- Weight: 3.9 oz

-- Size: 3.8 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches (approx.)

-- Talk Time(6): Up to 9 hours GSM; up to 3.5 hours UMTS

-- Standby Time(6): Up to 400 hours GSM; up to 350 hours UMTS

-- 2.0 megapixel camera

-- PictBridge(TM) compatible

-- Media Player

-- AT&T's Music ID music recognition application

-- AT&T CV video service

-- Memory Stick Micro(TM) (M2(TM)) support (up to 8GB(5))

-- Tri-band HSPDA (850/1900/2100)

-- Quad-band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900)

-- Bluetooth(R) stereo (A2DP) support(3)

-- USB 2.0 capable

-- Full HTML browser

-- AT&T Mobile Email

-- 2.2" QVGA 262k Color TFT display

-- OLED External Sub Display


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Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications serves the global communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-cards. Established as a joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in 2001, with global corporate functions located in London, the company employs over 7,500 people worldwide, including R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China and America. Sony Ericsson celebrated the 5th anniversary of the start of the joint venture on 1st October, 2006.

Asustek's 8.9-inch second-generation Eee PC lineup will include touchscreen panels and possible GPS support, with shipments expected to begin in May or June, according to Kevin Lin, vice president of Asustek's sales department. Pricing is projected to reach NT$15,000 (US$500), Lin added.

The company is also looking to ship its E-DT (desktop PC) priced at US$199 at the same time, according to Lin.

The company aims to ship up to five million Eee PCs in 2008 through retail channels and contract orders combined, with quarterly retail-only shipments expected to total 650,000-700,000 units, according to the company. The device is seeing a 50% supply shortage in the Taiwan and Hong Kong regions and 70% worldwide in the first quarter of 2008.

Lin also pointed out that the company currently is facing a battery shortage for its Eee PCs due to a fire at a plant of LG Chem earlier this month but expects to solve the battery shortage in the second quarter of this year.

The 8.9-inch Eee PC will adopt Intel's low-cost notebook platform and the lowest memory capacity will be upgraded from 512MB to 1GB, while the SSD (solid state drive) capacity will be upgraded from 4-8GB to 8-12GB, according to industry sources.

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– Energy-saving P5E3 series features the industry’s first Energy Processing Unit, while the top-shelf Republic of Gamers Maximus series offers an innovative Fusion Block System and unmatched performance –

Fremont, CA - October 10, 2007 - For enthusiasts perusing the ultimate Intel®-based platform for custom desktop systems, ASUS®, the Industry-leading component and notebook manufacturer, today unveiled two high-end motherboard series based on the new Intel X38 chipset. The P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP debuts with the world’s first energy-saving design, featuring embedded Energy Processing Unit (EPU), high-efficiency power management, and Internet-ready applications on the BIOS. Its sibling and the new addition to the Republic of Gamers (ROG) series, the Maximus Extreme, entices Do-It-Yourself (DIY) gamers with an advanced thermal design, versatile tweaking options, and intuitive threshold indicators for safer overclocking. Both series are optimized for the upcoming Intel 45nm multi-core processors, and are currently available through ASUS North American authorized dealers.

P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP: The World’s Most Energy Efficient Motherboard
P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP utilizes two proprietary technologies for maximum energy efficiency. ASUS EPU is the first hardware-based on-demand power-saving IC controller utilizing hybrid power technology. When alternating between light and heavy CPU loads, ASUS EPU intelligently switches between 4 and 8-phase modes, improving voltage regulator module (VRM) efficiency. Users can save nearly 60% on CPU power consumption, stabilize voltages for longer CPU lifespan, and benefit from quicker transient responses.

The industry-leading ASUS third generation 8-phase power design provides up to 95% power efficiency – outperforming competing 12-phase solutions. Extended system life and reduced power loss are ensured using durable power components throughout the motherboard, such as ferrite core chokes for reduced hysteresis loss, and resilient conductive polymer capacitors from Japan.

Based on the Splashtop technology from DeviceVM®, ASUS Express Gate provides a quick alternative for accessing applications such as Skype®, Microsoft® Instant Messenger, browsers, web based mail and media playback from an onboard Linux-based operating system. ASUS Express Gate runs commonly used tasks in seconds, reducing the need to leave a computer on 24/7.

Republic of Gamers’ Maximus Extreme: The Ultimate Gaming Platform
The ASUS Republic of Gamers motherboard series emphasizes specialized features for the ultimate PC DIY experience, such as onboard power/clear CMOS switches, system status indicators, and a rich suite of BIOS options that reflect enthusiast-minded design.

Taking the ROG heat pipe design one step further to provide optimal cooling, the new Maximus Extreme comes with a factory-installed Fusion Block System. The revolutionary Fusion Block utilizes a fin-pin heat sink that fits most water-cooling systems. It dissipates heat drawn from the north bridge, south bridge, ASUS Crosslinx, and voltage regulator modules (VRM). The optional water-cooling capability guarantees enhanced overclockability, resulting in higher system performance and a more engaging user experience.

The ROG Maximus Extreme comes with two unique features that allow flexible CPU overclocking. The ASUS CPU Level Up feature allows easy CPU performance upgrades without prior overclocking knowledge. By simply selecting a desired processor speed, the motherboard calculates and modifies the appropriate settings. Enthusiasts can adjust the CPU Level Up settings for even higher frequencies with Extreme Tweaker, ASUS’ one-stop shop for fine-tuned optimal frequencies, over-voltage settings and memory timings.

Over-voltage adjustment is crucial to pursuing the best performance. However, this practice can damage expensive components. Analogous to a tachometer’s “red zone”, the ROG exclusive Voltiminder LED displays updated voltage status for the CPU, north bridge, south bridge, and memory in an intuitive color-coded scheme. This provides vital information for overclockers without needing to enter the BIOS. Additionally, the innovative Component Overheat Protection (COP) EX allows increased chipset voltages by monitoring and preventing overheating GPUs. With the Voltiminder LED and the COP EX as protection mechanisms, users can safely explore their system’s overclocking limits and pursue maximum hardware performance.

Full-Featured Motherboards for the Discerning Enthusiasts
Both the P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP and Maximus Extreme take full advantage of the Intel X38 chipset, which shows noticeable gains over the previous P35 chipset in CPU and memory performance. The motherboards are the first Intel platforms to support three PCI-E 2.0 slots, offering twice the bandwidth of PCI-E 1.0 while maintaining backward compatibility.

Both series of ASUS motherboards support exclusive Crosslinx technology. The ASUS Crosslinx technology optimizes bandwidth allocation across dual x8 lanes. Utilizing a 3-GPU CrossFire setting, the PCI-e allocation is x16, x8, x8 – surpassing prior x16, x16, x4 standards. All PCI-e lanes come from the north bridge without creating load-balance bottlenecks, resulting in higher frame rates, smoother game play, and new 3DMark world records. Both motherboards support DDR3-1333/1066/800 memory in dual channel mode, with the ability to overclock memory up to 1800 MHz. Also available are ASUS’ DDR2 variants, the Maximus Formula and P5E. For more information on the ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP and the ROG Maximus Extreme, please visit asus.com