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12:09 03/28 Samsung Introduces Phone with File Viewing Capabilities; The File

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2005--Samsung
Electronics introduces its first "file viewer" phones (models
SPH-V6500 and SCH-V650) that allow users to view documents and images
over the mobile phone. The phones are expected to enhance the
productivity of businesspeople who are constantly on the go, but need
to view business-critical information, such as PDF files, at any time
and any place.
Data can be easily downloaded onto the phones in its original file
format through a PC connection, similar to an external storage device.
Microsoft Word and Excel files can be viewed, as well as PDF, JPG, and
TXT files.
The phones feature a 1.3 megapixel camera with a 16 million-color
LCD. In addition, a remote control function provides universal control
of home appliances including the air conditioner, PC, game console,
TV, DVD, VCR and even the automobile. The phones have also acquired
the S-Mark certification from the Korean government for their
anti-bacterial silver nano-particle coating.
The file viewer phones support various multimedia functions. Users
can watch VOD programs and find the words to their favorite song. They
can also use one of 7 different fonts available for personalized
messaging. The SCH-V650, in particular, uses the WIPI 2.0 version, the
Korean wireless internet platform, and is expected to increase the
ease of enjoying various content.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of
US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices
in 48 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 brands, Samsung Electronics
is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory
chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit
www.samsung.com.
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