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Samsung introduces 3G PalmOS smart phone
January 28, 2003
Samsung Electronics introduced the SPH-i500, a PalmOS-based MIT
(Mobile Intelligent Terminal) at the international Consumer Electronics
Show (CES2003) in Las Vegas on 9th January. The SPH-i500, which
is 3G-enabled (CDMA 2000 1X) PalmOS4.1-based wireless handset, features
very compact clamshell form factor with the Graffiti area separated
from the main display. It allows consumers to communicate with friends,
family and business associates, by both voice, text, and data, and
do so wirelessly.
Ideal for consumers and business users alike, the SPH-i500 can
serve as a fully portable all-in-one wireless Web terminal, as it
has built-in communication applications, such as a WAP browser and
supports various third-party Web browsers and email applications.
In addition, the SPH-i500 has a built in gpsOne support, addressing
consumers security and safety needs.
"This new mobile phone represents an enormous step toward a new
era of wireless Web communications," said Sang Jin Park, Executive
Vice President, Telecommunication Network Business of Samsung Electronics.
"Due to the built-in gpsOne position location solution, the handset
addresses E-911 needs by serving as a location determination device,
with appropriate service or application usage."
Considering that SPH-i500 has the dimensions 54 x 87 x 21.5 mm
when folded, its long list of features is truly impressive. The
handset consists of a 65k color-capable TFT LCD screen, dual touch
screen panels - both display and graffiti areas - Easy Text Input,
voice activated dialing and voice memo, and 16 polyphonic sounds.
It is a fully-fledged Palm PDA, compatible with all Palm applications.
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