Samsung
Releases the World's Slimmest Phone, and it has a 2 Megapixel
Camera
Samsung’s new X820 -Powerful Features and Quality at only 6.9mm
 Samsung Press Release Summary:
SEOUL, KOREA, - May 9, 2006 - Samsung unveiled the first in the
upcoming series of Samsung’s ultra slim line-ups. The Samsung
X820, which will be displayed for the first time at the Sviaz
ExpoComm 2006, boasts the world’s thinnest profile of only 6.9
mm. Also on display will be Samsung’s D900, the world’s slimmest
slider with the depth of only 13mm.
“Samsung will continue its stride in uniting people together.
Ergonomically designed to become one with the user, Samsung's
slim phones deliver the perfect harmony of comfort, simplicity,
and sophistication,” said Kitae Lee, president of Samsung’s
Telecommunication Network Business. “It is human nature for
people to communicate with others. Samsung's ultra slim phones
are dedicated in bringing people together. With its exceptional
design and thinness, the X820 will become one with the user, one
with others, and one with the world.”
Samsung’s growing portfolio of ultra-slim phones is part of the
company’s aggressive global strategy in the slim phone category,
demonstrating Samsung’s promptness to recognize and acts on
consumer demands. Samsung truly delivers smaller and thinner
mobile phones without compromising reliability or premium
multimedia capabilities.
Samsung’s first experience with slim mobiles with advanced
features started in 2001 with the introduction of SPH-N2001, the
company’s first 9.8mm mobile phone. Samsung will continue to
reveal slim mobiles in various form factors and features to the
world.
Samsung X820 - World’s Slimmest Phone
Samsung’s groundbreaking X820 expresses Samsung’s devotion to
creating the slimmest product for the market today. Weighing
only 66 grams with slender 6.9mm thinness, the lightweight X820
is today’s modern method to stay connected. The X820 balances
slim elegance with a functional keypad and finishes with a
beautifully beveled cut for a natural grip. The
fiberglass-infused plastic is used to increase extraordinary
durability while keeping it lightweight. The X820 is the true
complement to today’s active consumers as it becomes one with
the users in their wallets, shirt pockets, or a pair of jeans
for mobility in style.
Underneath its protective outer shell, the X820’s a wealth of
features are compressed into the 6.9mm thinness using the Smart
Surface Mounting Technology (SSMT). Capture those bright smiles
and specials moments using the 2 megapixel camera or pull of a
great presentation with the document viewer and TV-output
function. Maximize the visual experience with the horizontal
widescreen and navigate all of these features and more with a
simple and user-friendly interface.
With a variety of color ways in the making, the X820 will first
hit the Russian market next month, followed by other European
markets.
Samsung D900 - World’s Slimmest Slider
Samsung’s SGH-D900 offers the latest in multimedia technology
with premium slide-up design for business professionals. The
13mm slide-up is the thinnest slider ever designed. It also
comes with a powerful 3.13 megapixel camera, starting the 3
megapixel camera phone trend for the European mobile market this
year. The SGH-D900 also includes business features such as
document viewer, TV-output function, and also supports Bluetooth
stereo headset (A2DP) function to enhance users’multimedia
experience.
The D900 also boasts large, vivid 262K color screens, ideal for
watching streaming videos or viewing the phone’s photo book.
Also, an external microSDTM slot allows for additional storage.
Other products announced earlier this year that are for display
at Sviaz Expo Comm include the credit-card sized SGH-P300 phone,
which measures 8.9 mm and comes packed with a 1.3 megapixel
camera, music player and advanced video recording capabilities.
Samsung’s SGH-Z150 is the world’s thinnest 3G phone, and the
SGH-D800 and SCH-Z540 are both slim, elegantly design multimedia
phones.
World’s Slimmest Phone: SGH-X820
Standard GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz) + EDGE
Camera 2 Megapixel Camera
Display 1.9” 176x220 262K Color TFT
Features Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
MP3 / AAC / ACC+ / AAC+ (e) / WMA
Digital Power Amp
Bluetooth / USB / PictBridge
Document Viewer / TV-output / Speakerphone / Off-line mode
Memory 80MB embedded
Size 113 x 50 x 6.9 mm
Weight 66g
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SGH-World’s Slimmest Slider: SGH-D900
Standard GSM / GPRS (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz) + EDGE
Camera 3.13 Megapixel Camera
Display 2.1” 240x320 262K Color TFT
Features Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
MP3 / AAC / ACC+ / AAC+ (e)
Digital Power Amp
Bluetooth / USB / PictBridge
Document Viewer / TV-output
Memory 80MB embedded, External memory (microSD)
Size 103.5 x 51 x 13 mm
Weight 93g
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in
semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital
convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of
US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing
approximately 128,000 people in over 120 offices in 57
countries, the company consists of five main business units:
Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD
Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network
Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global
brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital
TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.
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