Samsung Continues Innovation with Ultra-Slim Handsets


Line of Phones Continue Samsung's Commitment to Developing Innovative, Groundbreaking Products

Booth #11033

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 // -- With the release of several new handsets, Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) has introduced some of the world's slimmest bar phones, clamshell handsets, smartphones and slider phones. Samsung is committed to providing consumers with ultra-slim handsets with optimal design and functionality to meet and exceed their expectations.

"Samsung is proud to consistently design ultra-slim and stylish handsets," said Dale Sohn, President, Samsung Telecommunications America. "A number of our handsets boast a sleek and innovative design with a host of customer- pleasing multimedia features, including the CES Innovations Honoree SGH-a727."

Samsung's SPH-m610 is the thinnest clamshell wireless handset currently available in the United States. Harnessing the speed of Sprint's Power Vision(SM) EVDO network, the m610 by Samsung enables customers to access the latest news, music and entertainment content at broadband-like speeds. Measuring less than a half-inch in depth, the attractive m610 features a large, crisp QVGA internal display, 2.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth(R) capable, speakerphone, advanced voice recognition and an external MicroSD(TM) memory card slot.

For users who prefer bar style handsets, Samsung offers the Samsung Trace(TM). As the slimmest bar phone currently in the U.S., measuring just 0.33 inches, the Samsung Trace comes loaded with a number of great features, including an MP3 player, Bluetooth(R) technology and an external memory card slot. In addition, the Samsung Trace features a wide-screen, landscape- oriented display, making it an ideal device for viewing messages, video and photos.

The Samsung BlackJack(TM), the latest phone offered by Samsung, epitomizes slim with substance. The Samsung BlackJack(TM) allows users to enjoy entertainment features, business applications via Windows Mobile(R) 5.0 and a full QWERTY keyboard in an ultra-slim design. The Samsung BlackJack(TM) is the ultimate mobile device with a bevy of cutting edge features, including an MP3 player, 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture capabilities, stereo Bluetooth(R) version 2.0 and external memory card slot.

SGH-a727 Specifications

Standard: HSDPA/UMTS
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz)

Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display: 262144 Color TFT Screen (1.9",220x176)
Features: Music Download (WMDRM,MTP)
External Memory: microSD
Bluetooth Stereo Music Profile (A2DP)
Instant Messaging (MSN,Yahoo,AOL)
Document Viewer
Offline Mode
Mobile E-mail
Bluetooth / USB 2.0
Size: 114.5 x 50 x 8.9mm

*Product specifications are subject to change without notice

SPH-m610 Specifications

Standard: CDMA 1x EVDO (800/1900MHz)
Camera: 2 Megapixel Camera
Display: 262144 Color TFT Screen (2.2",240x320)
Features: Multi-Format Music & Video Support
External Memory: microSD
Bluetooth Stereo Music Profile (A2DP)
Instant Messaging (AOL,Yahoo,MSN)
Document Viewer
Offline Mode
Power SMS
Speakerphone
Voice Recognition
Bluetooth / USB
Size: 101 x 52 x 11.9mm

*Product specifications are subject to change without notice

BlackJack(TM) (SGH-i607) Specifications

Standard: HSDPA/UMTS
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/1800/1900MHz)
Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Flash
Display: 65536 Color TFT Screen (2.3",320x240)
Features: Multi-Format Music & Video Support
External Memory: microSD
Bluetooth Stereo Music Profile (A2DP)
ROM 128MB / RAM 64MB
QWERTY Keyboard
Push E-mail
Web Applications: RSS Reader, Pod-Casting
Bluetooth v2.0 / USB
Size: 113 x 59 x 11.8mm

*Product specifications are subject to change without notice

Trace(TM) (SGH-T519) Specifications

Standard: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display: 262144 Color TFT Screen (1.9",220x176)
Features: Multi-Format Music & Video Support
External Memory: microSD
Instant Messaging (MSN,Yahoo,AOL,ICQ)
Offline Mode
Speakerphone
Voice Recognition
Bluetooth / USB
Size: 113 x 50 x 8.4mm

*Product specifications are subject to change without notice

Samsung at ICES 2007

To see Samsung Electronics' complete ICES 2007 product lineup, please visit the company's booth (#11033) located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information on specific products, please visit Samsung Electronics' ICES press site at www.samsung.com/icespress.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com/.

About Samsung Electronics

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 90 offices in 51 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. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/.

Source: Samsung Telecommunications America

CONTACT: Tracy Calabrese of MWW Group for Samsung, +1-973-865-0624 mobile, or +1-972-301-5406 office, tcalabrese@mww.com

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