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Cingular has launched its second HSDPA compatible handset, the Samsung SGH-ZX20, an upgrade to the already successful SGH-ZX10 that also adds Bluetooth to the small clamshell handset. Jointing the LG CU500 on Cingular's HSDPA roster, the Samsung SGH-ZX20 has some impressive features in its small design.

The Samsung SGH-ZX20 is a quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz) device, and also supports WCDMA 3G services over the 850 and 1900MHz bands. With a maximum downstream data rate of 1.8Mbps over HSDPA, the Samsung SGH-ZX20 features a swiveling 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and a generous 40MB of on board memory, in addition to a microSD memory expansion slot, for storing all your files. Speakerphone functionality is included, and a full music player and streaming video support round out the Samsung SGH-ZX20's specification sheet.

The Samsung SGH-ZX20 is available now through Cingular for US$199.99 after applicable discounts and rebates.

Via mobileburn.

Samsung Electronics announced its launch of the ‘Super music phone’, the SCH-B570 in Korea.

The latest Samsung’s B570 comes with the cutting-edge technology which offers various functions and huge memory capacity. With the B570, users can enjoy music and even mobile TV anywhere.

The Samsung SCH-B570 allows users the world’s largest storage capacity for a handset with the built-in 8GB hard disc drive which can store about 1,600 MP3 files (4MB/song) or 16 Personal Media Player (PMP) movies (400MB/file) or more than 20,000 digital photos (300K/file).

Samsung also presented the ‘motion recognition capability’ by introducing the new ‘morning call motion detector snooze alarm’. When the alarm clock rings, users can turn it off simply by shaking the phone, then alarm will automatically alert again a few minutes later.

Kitae Lee, president of Samsung Telecommunication Business said: “Samsung’s newest super music phone has state-of-the-art technology with various functions. We believe that Samsung will continue to deliver the mobile phones with innovative applications to meet user’s needs and market trend.”

The SCH-B570 will be released in Korea by end of this month and the price will be around $800.

Camera
* 2 Megapixel Camera

Display 1.98“ 240x320 262K Color TF (Main)

Features
8GB Hard drive disk
Satellite DMB / Picture In Picture / Personal Media Player
Motion Recognition Technology/ GPS
VOD/MOD/MP3
Document Viewer/ Mobile printing/ TV out
5.1 Channel stereo sound (EQ,3D Sound)
Size 112 x 48 x 19.9 mm
Weight 130 g

Via 3g.co.uk.

The Sagem my501C clamshell phone features a 1.8-inch, 128 x 160 pixel display in 65,000 colours, an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera with x8 digital zoom and video functions, and an MP3 player with dedicated 32Mb memory and a microSD card reader. In addition the phone offers MMS, WAP 2.0, Java technology and dual-band, Bluetooth and SyncML features.

The SAGEM my501C is scheduled for release in August 2006.

Via slashphone.

Word around the campfire was that the Samsung A870 would include EV-DO data support and a 2 megapixel camera, but the final phone looks to be a fairly typical, non-megapixel 2.5G model.

Measuring 3.6 by 1.8 by 0.9 inches and weighing in at 3.4 ounces, the dual-mode CDMA/1xRTT A870(which comes in white and blue flavors) has a VGA camera, internal and external 65k color LCDs, Bluetooth, voice recognition and three-way calling.

The SCH-A870 is available now from Verizon Wireless for $100, or $50 with a two-year service agreement.

Specifications

- CDMA 800/1900; 1xRTT
- Measures 3.6 by 1.8 by 0.9 inches; weighs 3.4 ounces
- Dual 65,000-color displays
- VGA camera
- Bluetooth
- Speaker-independent voice calling
- Three-way calling

Via infosyncworld.

SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company, announced the addition of the ''all-terrain'' Motorola i580 phone to its growing handset portfolio.

The Motorola i580 is the first rugged iDEN clam phone designed to meet the strict military specifications for humidity, salt fog, blowing rain, dust, shock and vibration. The phone also provides InstantLINCSM Push to Talk, integrated Bluetooth technology, a removable MP3 storage card, a 1.3 mexapixel camera, video and messaging capabilities, plus all the features of the popular Motorola i870 handset, such as pre-installed and downloadable Java applications, picture caller ID and contact-assignable ring tones.

''The Motorola i580 is an ideal handset for individuals working under trying weather conditions or those who spend a lot of time outdoors. Many of our customers throughout the Southeast requested an 'all-terrain' handset to better fit their lifestyle needs, and SouthernLINC Wireless responded by bringing the i580 into its product portfolio'' said Bob Dawson, president and CEO of SouthernLINC Wireless.

The i580 is now available at any of the 12 SouthernLINC Wireless retail stores, through an authorized SouthernLINC Wireless dealer or online at www.southernlinc.com.

Via softpedia.