Samsung Offers GSM Based Palm OS Smartphone

Samsung has launched what is said to be the first GSM based smartphone that will run on the Palm OS that more usually appears in PDA's. Samsung's MITs SGH-i500 is the first Palm OS 5 smart phone that provides users superior multi-media and wireless capabilities, in a portable clamshell form factor. In addition to the classic features of Palm OS, the MITs SGH-i500 from Samsung provides innovative functionality with features that include an MMS Client and WAP 2.0 web browser for fast and convenient wireless Web access. The GPRS tri-band phone also boasts a 330,000 pixel CMOS digital camera supporting a 65,000 color TFT-LCD screen display, and a media pack for video, audio and imaging.

"By combining our strength in building superior phones with the powerful Palm OS 5, we are setting a new standard for innovative, easy to use and compelling smart phones," said Mr. H. Woo Kim, vice president of Mobile Communication Division at Samsung Electronics. "The MITs SGH-i500 provides users a sleek, compact communication device that delivers one of a kind integrated voice, multi-media and data capabilities."

"Combining Samsung's world leadership in the handset market with the power and flexibility of the Palm OS, has enabled the development of innovative and easy to use smart phones like the MITs SGH-i500," said David Nagel, president and chief executive officer of PalmSource. "The MITs SGH-i500 delivers superior telephony design, with powerful smart phone, multimedia and data capabilities for GSM users."

Posted to the site on 14th March 2003