Samsung Focus Available to AT&T Customers on November 8

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.¹, announced that the Samsung Focus™, a Windows Phone 7 device with a bright and crisp 4.0” Super AMOLED™ screen, multiple messaging options and a 5.0 megapixel camera with flash and auto-focus, will be available on November 8^th at AT&T² company-owned retail locations nationwide or at http://www.att.com/wireless. AT&T has priced the Focus at $199.99.

The Focus features a customizable start screen and improved operating system look, large, iconic text for menus and content transitions to slide a user into and out of different menus. With the Windows 7 tile-based layout, users can customize the start screen in countless ways and pin frequently used applications for one-touch access. Users can have up to 256 live tiles on the start screen. The Focus also features natural touch and voice interactions, has a responsive, multi-touch display with voice activated dialing and app launch.

Key Features:

Windows® Phone 7 Operating System
4.0” Super AMOLED™ display
5.0MP Camera/Camcorder with auto-focus and flash
Full HTML browser with pinch and zoom
Multiple messaging options (Exchange Email, Text and Picture with threaded messaging)
Microsoft® Zune service
Microsoft® Bing maps and voice search
Wi-Fi with AT&T Hot Spots
Microsoft® Office Mobile
Windows® Phone Marketplace
Advanced gaming features - access Xbox LIVE® right from your handset
aGPS with AT&T Navigator
AT&T U-verse® Mobile
Samsung Now Hub
720p video record/playback
Integrated social networking services
Stereo Bluetooth® 2.1 connectivity
Multimedia package with features such as Music Player, Expandable Memory Slot supporting up to 32GB³, Games & 4 Pole 3.5mm Ear-jack

Specifications:

Quad-Band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz); Tri-band UMTS (850/1900/2100MHz)
Display: 4 inches WVGA 480x800 pixels Super AMOLED
Dimensions: 4.84” x 2.56” x 0.39”
Weight: Approximately 4.2 ounces
Memory:
- 8GB internal storage memory
- External microSD™ memory card slot up to 32 GB (class 2 (or higher) microSD card, card sold separately)
Talk Time: Up to 6.5 hours⁴
Standby Time: Up to 300 hours

¹Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

²AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

³Focus is only compatible with microSD cards certified for Windows Phone 7.

⁴Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

Conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T’s owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $325. Some agents impose add’l fees. Smartphone data plan required.

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About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. 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.

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