Stunning Samsung Soul Makes U.S. Debut At CTIA Wireless 2008

Samsung Offers Range of Mobile Phones Fit for Every Lifestyle

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics is showcasing several of its groundbreaking, revolutionary global handsets at CTIA Wireless 2008. These handsets are making their U.S. debut at the show and exemplify cutting-edge technology and design innovation.

The Samsung Soul(TM) is the completion of the Samsung’s renowned Ultra Edition line of handsets, demonstrating Samsung’s leadership in both technology and design. Continuing in the line of the Ultra Edition’s minimalistic, slim design, the Soul has a full metal body with a premium finish and 12.9mm-thin form factor. Beautiful and functional, the Soul enhances usability for the user with features that adapt to the user depending on the application. With Magical Touch by DaCP™, navigation indicators on the keypad of the phone change according to the user’s needs, making navigation of the menus simple and intuitive. The Soul is also equipped with a 5-megapixel camera with face detection, image stabilizer and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), as well as a new series of graphic interfaces that provide three different options for users.

Samsung and German sportswear giant adidas have teamed up to launch the miCoach phone, the world’s first true sports music mobile phone. Designed for people with an active lifestyle, the miCoach allows users to enjoy music and other multimedia functions while they work out. The miCoach provides a comprehensive on-the-go personal training system fully equipped with a stride sensor and heart rate monitor, as well as training tips and time updates. The personal coach advises the user and provides instant updates during the workout, including time, heart rate, distance, speed and calories burned. The miCoach combines cutting-edge technology and an advanced interactive sport training system with multimedia features for the active mobile user.

Among Samsung’s line up of global handsets on display at CTIA, the F480 is a slim, sleek handset featuring a full touch screen. The F480 is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, power LED image and video stabilization, multi-format audio and video, FM radio with RDS, video messaging, e-mail, mobile tracker and mobile blog.

The Samsung F400 is a music-centric handset that offers premium sound quality and features an ICEpower® amplifier developed by Bang & Olufsen, as well as a specially designed music navigation key. The F400 slider also features impressive hi-fi loud speakers located beneath the dual slide design.

G810 is the perfect device for users that desire multimedia services without compromising mobility and portability. The G810 is a Symbian v9.2 edition handset with WiFi connectivity, multi-format audio and video support, GPS navigation, geo-tagging support and 5-megapixel camera with auto focus, optical 3x inner zoom and Xenon flash.

Samsung Soul Specification
Standard	Quad-Band / HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
Display	2.2” 16M QVGA TFT LCD
Camera	5Megapixel with AF
Camera	5MP Camera with AF
	Digital Zoom (x4)
	Power LED (x3 Brighter)
	High res. QVGA video recording / playing
	Face detection / WDR optimizer
Features	Magical Touch by DaCP(TM)
	User changed Graphic Interface
	Mobile blogging / RSS Reader
	Google mail / search
	ICEpower® Technology by B&O
	MP3/WMA/e-AAC+/midi/imelody/mav/MMF
Connectivity	Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP), USB2.0 High-speed
Memory	External memory: microSD
Size	105.9 x 49.5 x 12.9 mm

miCoach Specification
Standard	GPRS/EDGE Quad-Band (850/900/1800/1900)
Display	2.0” QCIF TFT LCD (262K colors)
Camera	2Megapixel CMOS Camera
Sports	Sports dedicated UI
	Measuring speed, distance, calories, stride and heart rate
	Interactive coaching narration
	Managing workout plan and result
	Professional running advice from 'Athletes Performance'
Music	Audio codec: MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA
	Video codec: MPEG4, H.263
	OMA DRM 1.0, MTP/WMDRM 10
	Music Library
	Music playback time: up to 10hrs
	Stereo FM radio
Connectivity	Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP), USB2.0 High-speed
Memory	Internal 1GB flash-memory
Battery	800mAh
Size	101.5 x 45 x 14.5mm

SGH-F480 Specification
Standard	HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / GPRS / EDGE Tri-Band
Display	2.8” TFT Full Touch LCD (240 x 320)
Camera	5 megapixel CMOS camera with auto focus, power LED, image & video stabilization
Features	Slow motion / video editor
	Multi-format audio & video, OMA DRM 2.0
	FM Radio with RDS
	Video messaging, e-mail, mobile tracker, mobile blog
Size	95.9 x 55 x 11.5 mm

SGH-F400 Specification
Standard	HSDPA 3.6 Mbps / UMTS / EDGE (900/1800/1900/2100 MHz)
Display	2.2” TFT LCD (240 x 320)
Camera	3 megapixel CMOS camera
Features	Dual slider with external speaker
	Sound by Bang & Olufsen: ICEpower(R) amplifier
	Music Library / Music Recognition / Real Recognition / DNSE
	FM Radio with RDS
	Multi-format Audio & Video
	Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0
Size	103 x 48 x 16.9 mm

SGH-G810 Specification
Standard	HSDPA 3.6 Mbps / UMTS / EDGE (900/1800/1900/2100 MHz)
Display	2.6” TFT LCD (240 x 320)
Camera	5 megapixel CMOS Camera
	Auto Focus, Optical 3X inner zoom, Xenon Flash
Features	Symbian v9.2 S60 3rd Edition
	WiFi connectivity
	Multi-format Audio & Video Support
	GPS navigation, Geo-tagging Support
	You tube, Google search, Map, Gmail
	3.5mm ear jack, TV-out
Size	103 x 52.9 x 17.9 mm

Samsung at CTIA 2008

To see Samsung Electronics’ complete CTIA Wireless 2008 product lineup, please visit the company’s booth (#1023) located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.