Synaptics ClearPad 3000 Enables Premium Touch Experience on Meizu M9 Smartphone

The M9 is a high-end smartphone running Android 2.2 and boasting a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor. The ClearPad-enabled LCD display measures 3.5” and allows for full multi-touch sensing and a premium user interface. Synaptics ClearPad 3000 touch sensor is based on advanced image sensing technology. With true multi-touch tracking, the sensor enables an improved user experience and interface opportunities in the Android operating system. Key ClearPad 3000 features include:

High Accuracy – delivering resolution of greater than 500 dpi
Low Power Consumption – optimizing battery life with doze and sleep modes
Seamless Responsive Touch - offering a unique, precise touch experience
Exceptional Optics – minimizing internal reflections, well suited for 3D graphical user interfaces

“We’re excited to work with Meizu on such a high-profile release in the Chinese market,” said Kevin Barber, senior vice president and general manger of the Handheld Division at Synaptics. “The M9 smartphone will bring a premium touch experience and feature-rich applications to a broader audience. We have more than a decade of experience behind the ClearPad portfolio, and our proven ClearPad 3000 image-sensing technology is winning in new markets because we can deliver a reliable and intuitive touch experience that OEMs depend on to differentiate their devices.”

“To enable a compelling smartphone user experience, we needed a highly accurate and responsive touch solution,” said Jack Wong, chief executive officer of Meizu. “Synaptics’ ClearPad 3000 delivers the quality touch experience we required along with the support and depth of engineering knowledge we needed for successful implementation.”