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Samsung i600 smartphone hits US market
Nov. 10, 2003

Verizon Wireless announced the exclusive availability in the U.S. today of Samsung's SCH-i600 Smartphone -- the first Samsung mobile phone based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, and the second Windows Mobile based smartphone to arrive in the U.S. The i600 is a clamshell-style device with a bright, full-color display that combines cell phone and PDA features.

Last month, AT&T Wireless announced U.S availability of the Motorola MPx200, the first Windows Mobile based smartphone to become available in the North American market.

The i600 is powered by a 200MHz PXA250 XScale processor, and an SDIO expansion slot enables memory and other expansion. Other key features of the i600, according to Samsung, include an external screen for caller ID, a speakerphone for easy hands-free communication, and voice recognition capabilities including voice-activated phone book, digit dial, and menu commands.

"First and foremost, the i600 is a great wireless device," said Pieter Knook, senior vice president of mobile and embedded devices at Microsoft Corp. "But what truly sets it apart from others is its ability to help mobile professionals integrate their PC desktop information and applications with our familiar Windows Mobile software over Verizon Wireless' high-speed network from a stunning Samsung handset."

Key features and specifications of the i600 include:
  • Processor -- 200MHz Intel PXA250 XScale processor
  • Memory -- 32MB RAM
  • Operating system -- Microsoft Smartphone 2002
  • Application software -- includes Pocket Outlook, Pocket Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Windows Media Player, ActiveSync
  • Supports Microsoft Pocket Outlook, Pocket Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Player
  • 176 x 220 pixels; 65,000 color TFT display
  • All-digital (800MHz CDMA/1900 MHz PCS) operation
  • GPS position location enabled
  • Internal and external LCD display with time/date and Caller ID
  • Expansion -- SDIO card slot
  • Directional Navigation Key
  • Active Sync allows to sync email, contacts, appointments, and to do lists.
  • Internet Explorer
  • 2-way SMS capable
  • Headset jack for universal hands free headsets
  • Operational features:
    • Predictive text input for faster text entry for text messages
    • Recent calls list allows to view most recent calls made, received, and missed
    • Voice dialing
    • Predictive dialing
    • OTA-capable
  • Battery -- 900mAH
    Lithium Ion, standard; 1700 mAh, extended
  • Operation on standard battery: up to 250 minutes usage; up to 240 hours standby
  • Dimensions -- 3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Weight -- 5.0 oz. with standard battery



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