coolrajiv 1 Report post Posted October 11, 2007 Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/multimedia...-phones/19181/0 Samsung Launches New Music Phones Samsung today announced its new music phone lineup: the SGH-i450, SGH-F330 and SGH-F210. With the launch of music-dedicated phones such as the SGH-F300, Samsung has developed an innovative Physical User Interface (PUI), a mechanism ideal for music lovers. With an optimal PUI, Samsung offers its users the opportunity to enjoy its music player as if it were an MP3 player, even when the mobile phone is turned off. Samsung SGH-i450 Dual Slider with Touch Wheel Music Navigation The Samsung i450 enables users to enjoy a unique mobile experience, as the two-way slide form factor enhances the usability to control music and mobile phone functions. When you push the slide up, the phone supports powerful smartphone features with Symbian S60 OS. Running the Symbian S60 3rd Edition operating system, the i450 provides download application and multitasking features with fast speeds through HSDPA connectivity at 3.6 Mbps. With the slide down, the phone activates as a music player with touch-wheel navigation, which enables users to control the multimedia menus easily. Moreover, metallic speakers supporting ICEpower amplifier developed by Bang & Olufsen offer superb sound quality to music phone users. For its advanced music features, the i450 supports a unique music UI and multi-codec music files. It also offers 35MB internal memory and microSD slot up to 4GB to store more music. The i450 will be available in Italy from the end of October and in other European countries shortly thereafter. The price is around 360 Euro without subsidy. Samsung SGH-F330 Ultra Slim HSDPA Music Slider The Samsung F330, a dual face slim slider, will attract music buffs with its music-centric design. As a successor to the F300, the F330 shows Samsung’s efforts to provide more advanced music features and designs. With its external music control keys located on the front and sides for easy and direct access to the tunes, the F330 offers enjoyable music experiences. The F330 provides enhanced multi-tasking features that enable the users to do other things with background music play. The phone also supports multi-codec files and quick sync with Windows Media Player to maximize the extensibility for music phone users. Supporting HSDPA connectivity at 3.6 Mbps, the F330 is rich in extra features, including a 2 megapixel camera and microSD slot for memory expansion up to 2GB in an extremely portable 13.5mm slim profile. The F330 also provides multitasking features and airplane mode for convenient use. The F330 was launched in Germany in early October and will be available in other European countries shortly. The price is around 260 Euro without subsidy. Samsung SGH-F210 Music Swivel Stick Samsung’s latest swing music phone, the F210, comes with an innovative MP3 player design and necklace integrated earbuds. The unique swing-open form factor allows for a perfect combination of mobile phone and MP3 player functions. The F210’s portability and compactness does not compromise ease of use. When closed, it creates a full MP3 player experience with a scroll wheel interface and a horizontal display of the playlist, equalizer settings and track information. To satisfy users, the F210 also enhances a perfect compatibility with the latest Windows Media Player 10. A Music Setup Wizard lets you customize sound conditions according to your preferences. It also offers a Music Library feature that enables you to organize music into various folders. Through the MTP, users can transfer music files to the mobile phone automatically listed in the proper folders without re-entering data. The mobile phone supports advanced functions with the familiar 3x4 keypad, which maintains the same feel as a regular mobile phone when swiveled open. For more storage, it supports 1GB internal memory and a microSD slot for expandable memory up to 2GB. The F210 was launched in Germany in the middle of October, and will be available in other European countries shortly. The price is around 280 Euro without subsidy. As music dedicated devices, Samsung music phones allow users to play various types of music files including MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, WMDRM and store additional music through the external memory slot. To support various formats including WMDRM, Samsung brings seamless compatibility with files purchased from online sites. Geesung Choi, President of Samsung Telecommunication Network Business, said: "We have tried to understand what music lovers want from their music phones. I’m very confident that Samsung’s music phone lineup is the best solution for users. With our phones, users can enjoy 100% phone and 100% music player at the same time.” He added that Samsung will continue to provide unique music phone experiences with various products. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
