By Allen Tsai | Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:23 pm |
Samsung and Cingular today announced the launch of the Cingular SYNC, Samsung's newest High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) phone with advanced music and multimedia capabilities.
Exclusive to Cingular, the SYNC 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 memory card slot and Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo headset support, the Cingular SYNC from Samsung is an ideal device for entertainment and media.The Cingular SYNC 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. Available in a metallic grey finish with black accents, the Cingular SYNC from Samsung features a 2.0-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 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 from Samsung include: - Slim, sleek flip design, measuring 17.5 mm 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 2.0 with stereo headset support - Built-in 2.0-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 memory card slot - Mobile Instant Messenger (Yahoo, AOL, MSN) - Predictive Text (T9) supporting English and Spanish - Multiple Messaging Options (SMS, MMS and mobile E-mail) - Display: Internal: 262K-color display, 320 x 240 px (2.2-inch); External: Color display, 96 x 96 px - Dimensions: 94.6 x 50.5 x 17.5 mm 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. The Cingular SYNC from Samsung will be available soon through select Cingular Wireless retail locations or via online for $49.99 with a two-year service contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. - Cingular SYNC Specs
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