Samsung launches Slim Qwerty Smartphone

The Samsung i320 is a super-slim bar type handset, measuring just 11.5mm in depth and 95g in weight with an easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard. The Q WERTY keyboard has the same keyboard layout used in personal computers, enabling users to send emails and text messages far more conveniently; such a fun and simple methodology proved to be a huge success amongst consumers in the US and Europe.

The i320 operates with 'Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Operating System' to provide users with a familiar interface that is easy to navigate and use. It allows users to write and store texts, exchange emails in real-time, type memos, and more. In addition it has a 120 MB 0n-board memory in addition to a microSD slot. Functions supported by this ultra -thin mobile are especially useful for users who want to chat, read, and send emails from their mobiles.

The i320 features an imbedded instant mess aging program and 'mobile mail' functions to enable users to send and receive photos, music and a variety of multi-media messages. It is the first smartphone in its category and in this region to have a built in megapixel camera. It has a 1.3 MP resolution with auto flash and 2 x digital zoom. It is supported with a large 2.2 inches LCD screen along with cool multi-media entertainment functions such as high-quality dual speakers and SRS WOW. It is a tri-band GSM phone capable of GPRS/EDGE. There is support for Bluetooth too.

The i320 is perfect for users who want to have all of the advanced features of a smartphone in a light and slim package for convenience and style. At 95 grams and 11.5 mm thick, it is not a nuisance to carry around.

Steve Han General Manager of the mobile phone division at Samsung Gulf Electronics said,

"The trend and popularity of slim phones will be carried over to the smartphone market. Samsung will lead the trend of smartphones by combining its cutting-edge technology and sleek ultra-slim designs. Since we are catering to the middle east market we have added an additional option of full arabization for ease of use to our Arab speaking consumers."

The SGH-i320 will be launched in the Middle East this month. It will be available in selected shops across the region.