20 October 2008

Samsung Announces I7110
The Newest Symbian S60 Smartphone

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today oficially announced the I7110, the newest Symbian-based smartphone at the Symbian Smartphone Show in London on Oct. 21st-22nd. Samsung I7110, a slim and sleek bar type smartphone, comes in mere 12.9 mm thickness with incredibly robust and fully-packed functionality.

Based on Symbian 9.3 S60 v.3.2, the I7110 offers cutting-edge features in today’s mobile phone trends. It features the top-of-line technologies, such as 2.6” AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen, to deliver outstanding experiences in navigation, multimedia, and connectivity.

As a mobile navigator, the I7110 boasts of geo-tagging and navigation capabilities in pedestrian and driving modes.

The AMOLED screen makes it a perfect pedestrian navigator as it provides sharp and vivid map images even under intense sunlight.

Currently, the pedestrian navigator is only available in 10 cities in western Europe including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Rome. Also, its FM transmitter enables drivers to receive the voice navigation guide via car speakers.

Samsung I7110 is also a great multimedia companion. Users will be able to enjoy high resolution photos with its 5 megapixel camera featuring auto focus and LED flash. It also comes with the latest digital camera features including smile shot and blink shot functions. The I7110 offers advanced video recording and play features. It supports multi-codec formats including DivX, thereby saving users from hassles of converting video files. It also features 50MB of internal memory and a SDHC-supported micro SD slot, allowing users to store various digital contents up to 16GB. Its 1,200 mAh battery can facilitate up to 11 hours of talk time and extended multimedia experience.

To offer seamlessly connected multimedia experience, the I7110 comes equipped with HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity. For easier web browsing, the phone features an 8-way optical mouse.

Geesung Choi, President of Samsung’s Telecommunications Network Business, said: “The introduction of I7110, Samsung’s new Symbian OS-based smartphone, is a testament of our strategic focus on the open OS phone portfolio. With a strong partnership with Symbian Foundation and our increased momentum in the smartphone market, Samsung will continue to offer a wide selection of mobile phones meeting the needs and lifestyles of today’s consumers.”