Samsung and Cingular Wireless Announce New Multimedia Phone That Is Music to Your Ears
02 Novembre 2006 - 2:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
The Cingular SYNC(TM) From Samsung Includes Host of Multimedia
Features, Cingular Music and Cingular Video Capabilities and HSDPA
Technology DALLAS and ATLANTA, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung
Telecommunications America (Samsung) and Cingular Wireless, the
nation's largest wireless carrier, today announced the launch of
the Cingular SYNC(TM) from Samsung*, Samsung's newest High Speed
Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) phone with advanced music and
multimedia capabilities. Exclusive to Cingular, the SYNC(TM) is a
feature-rich, slim, flip phone that harnesses the broadband-like
data speeds of Cingular's HSDPA network, providing instant access
to the new Cingular Music service, as well as Cingular Video. With
features such as external touch sensitive multimedia keys, MP3
player, microSD(TM) memory card slot and Bluetooth(R) 2.0 with
stereo headset support, the Cingular SYNC(TM) from Samsung is an
ideal device for entertainment and media. The Cingular SYNC(TM)
from Samsung features a new, one-touch Cingular Music key,
identified by a music icon. With one simple click, users are
immediately connected to Cingular Music -- a one-stop shop for
everything music on the handset. This new service offers the widest
selection of mobile music content in the industry today, including
integration with leading subscription music stores. "The Cingular
SYNC from Samsung is our newest music device optimized for
Cingular's high-speed, HSDPA network," said Dale Sohn, president,
Samsung. "With dedicated music features and true Plug and Play
synchronization, users have instant access to their music library
in a handset that rivals a standalone MP3 player." "We are excited
to team with Samsung to deliver yet another exclusive device to our
growing portfolio of 3G handsets," said David Christopher, vice
president of product management, Cingular Wireless. "Our customers
have come to expect us to deliver stylish, feature-rich handsets
that allow them to stay mobile and connected to the things they
enjoy. With the SYNC, our newest Cingular Music phone, they have
their favorite music content right at their fingertips." Available
in a metallic grey finish with black accents, the Cingular SYNC(TM)
from Samsung features a 2 megapixel camera with video capture, 3D
gaming, speakerphone and advanced messaging capabilities. As a
quad-band GSM phone (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz), the
SYNC(TM) will work around the world, allowing users to stay
connected to friends and family through a number of mediums --
voice, data and messaging. This world-class device also delivers
superior reception and integrates Bluetooth capabilities. Key
features of the Cingular SYNC(TM) from Samsung include: -- Slim,
sleek flip design, measuring 17.5mm in width -- 3G UMTS/HSDPA and
Quad band EDGE/GPRS high-speed connectivity -- Cingular Video and
Cingular Music enabled -- External (Touch Sensitive) Media Keys --
MP3 Player -- Bluetooth(R) 2.0 with stereo headset support --
Built-in 2 megapixel camera with flash - Video capture; up to 1
hour -- 3D Gaming -- Quad-Band GSM(850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and
1900 MHz) -- Dual Band 3G (850 MHz, 1900 MHz) -- Speakerphone --
microSD(TM) memory card slot -- Mobile Instant Messenger (Yahoo(R),
AOL(R), MSN) -- Predictive Text (T9) supporting English and Spanish
-- Multiple Messaging Options (SMS, MMS and mobile E-mail) --
Display: - Internal: 262k color display, 320 x240 (2.2") -
External: Color display, 96 x 96 -- Dimensions: 94.6 x 50.5 x
16.5mm Cingular's 3G network provides average download data speeds
between 400- 700 kilobits per second with bursts to over one
megabit. The company currently provides 3G services in more than
118 cities (with populations of 100 thousand of more) in and around
54 major markets in 28 states plus the District of Columbia.
Pricing and Availability The Cingular SYNC from Samsung will be
available soon through select Cingular Wireless retail locations or
via http://www.cingular.com/ for $49.99 with a two-year service
contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. * Model Number: SGH-a707
About Samsung Telecommunications America Samsung Telecommunications
America, L.P., 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 http://www.samsungwireless.com/ . About
Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global
leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and
digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of
US$56.7 billion and net income of US $7.5 billion. Employing
approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 countries,
the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance
Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor
Business and Telecommunication Network 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
http://www.samsung.com/ . About Cingular Wireless Cingular Wireless
is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 58.7
million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc.
(NYSE:T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest
digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(TM)
network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any
national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation
wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available
service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet
Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to
offer Rollover(R), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their
unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at
http://www.cingular.com/ . DATASOURCE: Samsung Telecommunications
America, L.P.; Cingular Wireless CONTACT: Tracy Calabrese of MWW
Group, +1-972-301-5406, or , for Samsung Telecommunications
America, L.P.; or Kelleigh Scott Beal of Cingular Wireless,
+1-404-236-6321, or Web site: http://www.samsungwireless.com/
http://www.cingular.com/ http://www.samsung.com/
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