Samsung launched the SGH-X830 Mini MP3 Phone. The unique swing-open form factor allows for an ideal combination of mobile phone and MP3 player function.

When closed, the X830 functions like a MP3 player with a music player interface that horizontally displays the playlist, equalizer settings and song information.



Samsung SGH-X830 Specifications:
- Standard: GSM / EDGE / GPRS Class 10
- Camera: 1.3-Megapixel Camera
- Display 128 x 220 px 262K-Color TFT
- Features: 1 GB (Nand flash) built in memory 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
- MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / WMA
- MPEG4 / H.263
- Bluetooth / USB 2.0
- MMS / Java/ WAP 2.0
- Size: 84 x 30 x 20 mm
- Weight: 75 g

Swinging the phone open exposes the keypad and doubles its length for optimal mobile communication experience. Slim and narrow in size, the mobile phone measures a compressed 84 x 30 x 20 mm and weighs in at 75 g for light mobility.

The click wheel navigation gives users hassle-free control of the music functions. The built-in 1 GB memory allows for storage of 250 songs. Users can also download audio files from CNN or BBC website by podcasting function. The USB 2.0 connection is fast enough to handle large data volumes, and the Music Library organizes downloaded music according to album name, song title, artist and genre for effortless search and playback. The phone also has Bluetooth connectivity that allows users to talk or enjoy their music through a wireless stereo headset.

Moreover, the Mini MP3 phone comes in six different color choices - black, pure white, oasis blue, candy pink, orange and lemon green - to truly be a full-functioning fashion accessory. The SGH-X830 will be released in the European market by end of this month and will be expanded to other GSM markets shortly.

Kitae Lee, president of Samsung Telecommunication Business said:
"The X830 shows Samsung's strategy to focus more on music segment. Samsung will launch various music phones targeting which focused on perfect balance between innovative design and various functions. We will continue to introduce cutting-edge multimedia phones to satisfy the mobile phone users."

You can view a short video review here.

written by Florin C.