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Samsung Announces Multimedia Phone

11 Jan, 2008, 2:57 pm IST | tech2 News Staff | Mobile phones

Samsung has announced the SGH-F490, a multimedia phone with a 3.2-inch, 16:9 wide full touch screen and intuitive user interface.


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The F490 is embedded with Google Search and optimized full browser for web pages in both vertical and horizontal views and provides a panoramic view of pictures or videos as well as a larger screen space for Internet surfing.

"Samsung F490 is the solution for consumers who want to use Internet wherever and whenever they want," said Geesung Choi, President of Samsung's Telecommunications Business. "F490 is not only a powerful multimedia device but also a stylish fashion item with sleek and charming design. We are proud to introduce this new innovative multimedia handset to global consumers."

The 11.8mm slim bar is equipped with a 5 Mega pixel camera, 3.5mm audio jack, and support for compatible microSD cards, 130MB internal memory, Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0.

The Samsung F490 will be available in some European countries from late January at around 530 euros and thereafter in US and Asian markets.

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