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Munich, February 2, 2009 Tough on the outside, great functionality on the inside: The Gigaset E490/E495 is ready for even the most demanding use
Built to resist dust, shocks and water spray, the new Siemens Gigaset E490/E495 is especially tough. This robust telephone is perfect for people who like to work in the garden or their home workshop, for families with small children and in industrial environments. The all-rounder includes many attractive features such as a large color display with a graphical menu, a vibration alarm and a high-quality hands-free facility in full-duplex sound. The Gigaset E495 features an answering machine as well.
The Gigaset E490/E495 is anything but a softy. A rubber ring running around the full outer circumference of the ergonomically designed handset buffers shocks and lets the telephone lie securely in the users hand. The new model in the E Class complies with the international IP54 standard to keep dirt and water spray from getting inside the handset. Whether from dust and wood chips in a carpenters workshop or a rain shower in the garden at home this phone stays safe. Even rough use by small children leaves it unimpressed.
A belt clip is included to give users a convenient way to carry the handset of the Gigaset E490/E495 with them. Even if the lawn mower is running at full volume, the power saw is whining or the baby screaming, the vibration alarm ensures that no calls are missed. If desired, a corded headset can be plugged into the 2.5 mm jack. A bracket can be used to mount the separate base station and charging cradle on the wall to save space and keep them right where they are needed.
The Gigaset E490/E495 offers the highest levels of operating convenience, even under difficult conditions. The high-quality hands-free facility features full-duplex sound and adjustable volume. The six-line color display (128x128 pixels, 1.5 in) along with a clear and intuitive menu system and the large, illuminated keypad also ensure a high level of convenience. The battery enables up to 250 hours of standby time or 12 hours of talk time.
1/2 Gigaset Communications GmbH P.O. Box 40 D-81307 Munich Information Number: Gigaset 02 e Public Relations: Georg Sahnen Telephone: +722-54157 E-Mail: georg.sahnen@gigaset.com Hofmannstrae 61 D-81379 Munich
Up to 150 names and phone numbers can be stored in the address book of the Gigaset E490/E495. If the user assigns different ringtones to the stored contacts (VIP Call), he or she knows who is calling as soon as the phone rings. In addition to five standard melodies, ten polyphonic ringtones are also available. Particularly practical for young families is the fact that the handset of the Gigaset E490/495 can also be used as a baby monitor. To record voice messages, the Gigaset E495 has a digital answering system with a capacity of up to 45 minutes, remote operation and an SMS text function that informs the user when a caller has left a new message.
Leading-edge ECO DECT technology is built into the Gigaset models E490 and E495. Transmission mode is not activated until a call is received or made. In standby and when the phone is charging, transmission mode is completely de-activated (ECO Plus mode). During a call, ECO mode can reduce the transmission power by up to 80 percent. Energy-saving power supplies help conserve electricity, and the handset uses standard, low-cost batteries that are available everywhere.
The base station of the Gigaset E490/E495 can be operated with up to six handsets, which can also be used with a Gigaset ISDN base station. In addition, the new E Class telephone is compatible with the Gigaset HC450 intercom system. Both models will be available in retail outlets beginning at the end of February 2009. The Siemens Gigaset E490 will cost 89.99 euros, while the Gigaset E495 with its integrated answering machine will cost 109.99 euros. Additional handsets, including a charging cradle, cost 89.99 euros.

Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens trademark. The company with its headquarters in Munich, Germany, develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality products under the brand Siemens Gigaset. The portfolio includes fixed-network phones, Voice over IP devices, routers, gateways, software solutions as well as WIMAX devices and home media products. In Europe and Germany Gigaset Communications is clear market leader for DECT phones. The primary production site is in Bocholt, Germany, where the Gigaset products are developed and manufactured under the most stringent quality and environmental standards.
Gigaset Communications GmbH is an ARQUES Industries AG (www.arques.de) company.
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2/2 Gigaset Communications GmbH P.O. Box 40 D-81307 Munich Information Number: Gigaset 02 e Public Relations: Georg Sahnen Telephone: +722-54157 E-Mail: georg.sahnen@gigaset.com Hofmannstrae 61 D-81379 Munich