coolrajiv 1 Report post Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Samsung Electronics has launched the 'Metal 5' in India calling it the world's slimmest 5 megapixel camera phone. The Metal 5 provides imaging solutions from image correction to capturing the widest view with panorama shot and has a 2.2" LCD screen with 16 million colors. Images can be played directly on TV with TV Out or wirelessly printed through Bluetooth printing. The phone also features an embedded MP3 player, stereo FM radio, FM recording, background music animation, 3D sound speakerphone, USB, Bluetooth 2.0 , PictBridge and Netfront browser v 3.4. It has 55 MB of internal memory. The phone is secured with mobile tracker, emergency SMS alert and privacy lock. H.C.Ryu, M.D. Samsung Telecommunications India, said, "There is high consumer demand for gadget convergence in India. Consumers opt for camera phones that are much more convenient for capturing spontaneous shots. As per an independent study, by 2010 almost one billion camera phones will be sold worldwide. In India we are witnessing phenomenal growth in the imaging segment where the market is growing at 6%. Currently one-third of mobile phones sold in India have built-in camera." The Samsung Metal 5 reportedly costs Rs. 18,999. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in the mobile phone industry with leadership in design and technology, announced the launch of `The Metal 5` in India. The latest Metal 5 is also the World’s Slimmest 5 Mega Pixel camera phone. A design icon with high performance camera, The Metal 5 is the latest member of Samsung’s successful Metal Series phones in India. Made to capture quality pictures of priceless moments this metallic finish slider phone is a fusion of design, photography and multimedia. Commenting on the camera phone market in India Mr. H.C.Ryu, M.D. Samsung Telecommunications India, said, “There is high consumer demand for gadget convergence in India. Consumers opt for camera phones that are much more convenient for capturing spontaneous shots. As per an independent study, by 2010 almost one billion camera phones will be sold worldwide. In India we are witnessing phenomenal growth in the imaging segment where the market is growing at 6%. Currently one-third of mobile phones sold in India have built-in camera.” He further added that,”with sleek design, the Samsung Metal 5 embodies everything that Indian consumers are seeking in high end camera phone, in terms of unique compact metallic design and flawless function, appealing to young fashion conscious tech-savvy enthusiasts.” The Metal 5 provides complete imaging solutions from image correction to capturing the widest view with panorama shot. All those moments can either be viewed on a 2.2” LCD screen with 16 million colors or played directly on TV with TV Out or wirelessly printed through Bluetooth printing. The Metal 5 is also equipped with a host of multimedia features designed for those on the go. Music lovers will enjoy the embedded MP3 player and stereo FM radio. The Bluetooth capabilities in the phone allow users to enjoy music seamlessly through a wireless stereo headset. With improved internet browsing, users will also benefit from NetFront Browser v.3.4, which provides PC-like browser capabilities on mobile. The Metal 5 phone is further secured with revolutionary mobile tracker, emergency SMS alert and privacy lock that provides peace of mind to mobile consumer. About Samsung Telecommunications India Pvt. Ltd. Samsung Telecommunications India - a 100% subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Korea, is a dominant mobile player in the Indian market. As the part of its global strategy to cater to the world’s largest emerging telecom market, Samsung has set up a mobile phone manufacturing unit in India. Being Samsung’s fourth overseas handset manufacturing facility in the world after China and Brazil, this unit is catering the demands of local markets and acting as the manufacturing hub for other Asian and Middle East countries. For more information, please visit in.samsungmobile.com or www.samsung.com Phones Specifications: The Metal 5 Camera 5 Megapixel Camera with Auto focus Light sensor, Power LED flash light Multi / Mosaic / Panoramic shot High Sensitive Shot (antishake) ISO 800 Image editor/ Image stamp Display 16 millions color QVGA TFT LCD ( 2560 x 1920 pixels, 5.6 cm) Music Player MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / e-AAC+/WMA Player Stereo FM Radio, music library TV Out TV-Output / Offline Mode Security Mobile Tracker, Emergency SMS Alert, Privacy lock Features Video Player / Recording & Messaging (H.263 / MPEG4) Background music animation FM recording / 3D sound Speakerphone USB / Bluetooth 2.0 / PictBridge Bluetooth Stereo Headset supported Mobile Printing (via Bluetooth) SMS/ MMS / EMS/ WAP / Group messaging Intelligent UI / Expresso GUI Voice recorder Netfront browser v 3.4 Dimension : 102 x 47.8 x 14.9 mm Weight : 105gms Memory 55MB Internal Memory / Expandable Memory : micro SD T Flash (512 MB) Band Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) / EDGE Battery : 880mAh Battery Time Talk Time : 3.3 Hours Standby Time : 300 hours * phone specifications are subject to change Source - http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/te...00712076064.htm Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/mobile-pho...metal-5/23302/0 Edited December 7, 2007 by punbros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
praveen.valluri 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2007 Letus see It may rock if the battery backup is more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted December 7, 2007 ^^^ MY dear friends, this handset seems to be cool with so much functions. But it still seems to be costly. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@ksh@T 20 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 theese things do come with a price man! big buffs pay for this! show up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
