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» Samsung SOUL Dynamic Touch Phone
(February 2008)
Samsung has released a new slider
in Europe called Soul, its
new flagship slider phone. Serving as the final bow for the Ultra Edition,
it blends in a split-screen, context-sensitive touch control system similar
to that of the LG Venus: rather than rely on fixed buttons or an entire
front touch surface, the Soul includes a small touchscreen area whose
buttons change depending on the immediate context for the screen above. When
playing music, track controls replace normal commands, Samsung says in an
example. The Soul is also the first Samsung handset to sport a themed UI
where the entire look and sound can be replaced at once.
The handset is both very camera- and data-focused. A 5-megapixel camera is
accompanied by a high-power LED flash as well as by face detection and image
stabilization - all features normally reserved for some of the better
dedicated cameras, the company says. Transfers are quick with 3G Internet
access over HSDPA up to 7.2Mbps downstream; the phone supports North America
with quad-band calling over GSM, though whether it also supports 3G in the
Western region is unknown. The phone makes heavy use of Google features and
supports built-in Gmail and search functions, including a dedicated button
at the top level of the interface.
The 12.8mm (0.5in) thick phone is said to be music-savvy with AAC, FM radio,
MP3, and WMA support, including protected WMA music stores. Bang & Olufsen's
ICEpower audio enhancement technology is also onboard the Soul, which should
be available first in Europe by April but is likely to see service in the US
through AT&T if left in its current form.
Soul
Specifications:
* Connectivity: quad band GSM/HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
* Display: 2.2" 16M color QVGA TFT
* Camera: 5 mpxwith autofocus, 4x digital zoom, face recognition, image
stabilizer and WDR optimizer, power LED
* FM Radio with RDS
* Google mail
* 15 hours of music playback
* Bluetooth 2.0/USB 2.0
* ICE Power digital power amp by B&O
* microSD memory card slot
* Dimensions: 105.9x49.5x12.9 mm
Link: Samsung SOUL Cell Phone
Product Page: Samsung | From: electronista
