Samsung Beat™ rocks with easy-to-use music features including
external controls and high quality sound
DALLAS ? October 1, 2007 ? Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) announced today the availability of the Samsung Beat™ (SGH-t539). The Beat, a slick black flip phone, features a host of the most wanted, user-friendly mobile music features and provides a robust out of the box music experience.
Available exclusively from T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile), the Beat's enhanced music capabilities include dedicated external music controls, stereo speaker, stereo Bluetooth® technology, an included wired stereo headset and an included USB cable for side-loading music. In addition, the external memory slot supports up to 2GB of removable memory and the included 1GB memory card comes pre-loaded with two songs.
With eye-catching lime accents, the Beat hosts a variety of additional features, including a 1.3 megapixel camera and multimedia messaging capabilities. Customers also can stay connected while traveling worldwide with the Beat's quad-band technology.*
?The Samsung Beat is ideal for consumers who want advanced music features and mobile capabilities along with functionality and affordability,? said Pete Skaryznski, senior vice president, Samsung. ?Samsung prides itself on developing innovative, unique handsets for T-Mobile and the music-focused Samsung Beat represents a device that meets the needs of the on-the-go consumer.?
Key features of the Samsung Beat include:
• MP3 player supports MP3, WMA, AAC and AAC+
• 1 GB microSD card included; support for up to 2 GB of expandable memory
• Stereo Bluetooth®
• 1.3 megapixel camera with 4X zoom
• Video capture/recorder
• Multiple messaging options (SMS, EMS, MMS)
o AOL®, ICQ, Yahoo!®, Windows Live Messaging
• Speaker independent voice recognition
• Compatible with T-Mobile myFavesSM**
• Compatible with T-Mobile Address Book
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• Quad-Band: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
• Dimensions: 3.54? X 1.8? X.7?, 2.7 ounces
The Samsung Beat is available exclusively at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at
www.t-mobile.com. For more information, visit www.t-mobile.com or www.samsungwireless.com.
*International usage may incur separate, additional charges. Service may not be available everywhere; all features may not work in all locations.
**Use of certain features of a myFaves-enabled device may require purchase of a T-Mobile myFaves rate plan.
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
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2006 parent company sales of US$63.4 billion and net income of US$8.5 billion. Employing approximately 138,000 people in 124 offices in 56 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Network Business and Digital Appliance 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 www.samsung.com.
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