The brand under which the company's smartphones are produced gigabyte. Their development and production is carried out by the division Gigabyte Communications (GBC), founded in 2004 specifically to enter the mobile device market.
First smartphone G-smart went on sale in 2005. It was a Gigabyte GSmart i model running Windows Mobile 5.0, which didn't stand out among many similar devices. The manufacturer from the very first days made the main emphasis on low cost, thanks to which he managed to win a certain position in the market. A significant role in this was played by the attractive design of devices, for which in 2006 the company received a prestigious award from Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO).
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| Gigabyte G-Smart G1345 |
The company also owns such achievements as the world's first smartphone with a built-in TV tuner (first analog, and then digital), which was introduced in 2006, as well as the world's first Android smartphone with dual SIM support.
First time all devices G-smart worked exclusively under the control Windows Mobile. Today, the manufacturer produces solutions only based on Android.
In addition to branded smartphones G-smart, Gigabyte Communications is also engaged in ODM-assembly, releasing devices by order of mobile operators. Such as O2 Asia.
Headquarters Gigabyte Communications located in Taipei, Taiwan. Manufacturing facilities are located in both Taiwan and China.
