Samsung Launches New HSDPA Handset

Samsung has launched what it says is the thinnest HSDPA slide-up mobile currently available, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Model: SGH-Z720). The handset weighs only 80 grams, extremely light for a HSDPA handset. The technology powerhouse comes packed with a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus, and the wide dimension of 104.5x51.3mm allows for a generous 2.1" QVGA display and also WAP 2.0 and HTML browsing capabilities are supported.

In order to fully enjoy all of the 3G benefits, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) also includes a second camera for video telephony.

For convenience, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) supports microSD external memory and is equipped with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) also supports Samsung's newest uGo and uTrack interfaces. The uGo interface automatically responds to the user's environment and displays a city landmark of where you are located, adjusts the picture to represent day or night, and adjusts the time to reflect user's location automatically. The uTrack interface sends an SMS message to a predetermined number to alert the user of changes in the mobile's SIM card, as well as the location to increases the chances of recovering a lost or stolen phone.

In addition, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) is the first mobile handset from Samsung installed with Google mobile search and Gmail (Google Mail). It includes a Google icon in the application menu, offering one-click access to Google search.

"The demand for quick data services and multimedia needs will continue to increase in the mobile industry. Samsung is showing the commitment in bringing the best mobile handsets that will lead the HSDPA market and the mobile industry into the future with the release of the Z720," said Kitae Lee, President of Samsung's Telecommunication Network Business. "Samsung will continue to put heavy emphasis on creating mobiles that are not only powerful in features, but beautiful to look at."

Samsung's Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) has been launched in major European countries this month and will soon be available throughout Europe."

Posted to the site on 2nd January 2007