A new flip phone just went up on Samsung's South Korean website under the ever-growing Corby line. Called the Samsung CorbyF (the F stands for Folder), the handset bundles a fun, playful design, along with smooth, curvy lines.
Intended for mid-range to low-end markets, the device borrows the youthful style available from previous cellphones in the series, making it a bit more attractive than the form you usually find on flip-style phones. Otherwise, it seems like a conventional clamshell, with regular, non-touchscreen displays.
The 15.9mm-thick Samsung CorbyF features a 2.6-inch internal LCD (QVGA resolution), an external LED display (unspecified size), a 3.0 megapixel camera module, a video-calling front camera, DMB TV, SOS calling, subway maps and microSD card extension (up to 16GB). It supports HSDPA 3.6Mbps (for SK Telecom and KT, not sure for non-Korean versions).
From the looks of it, this will be running Samsung's default non-touch interface, which isn't really anything special, despite being quite easy to use. The device will come in Candy Pink, Lime Green and Blue Black colors.
There's no exact pricing nor availability date, but Samsung says the CorbyF should come to South Korea soon. Since it's coming out with the the usually-affordable Corby branding, expect it to be generally inexpensive.
[via Samsung Hub]
LG has announced a new entry-level phone with some music-centric features that might appeal to younger crowds. Called the LG GS200, the black and red candybar handset holds back on most features, but throws in enough musical niceties to make it worthwhile to a very specific consumer segment.
Those in the market for a music phone should find plenty to like here - a full-featured music player, FM radio, FM recording and stereo speakers that allow it to deliver "rich and loud" sound. Like every self-respecting musical device, it sports a 3.5mm audio jack, stereo Bluetooth and offers microSD card support (up to 8GB) to load a slew of your favorite tunes.
Unfortunately, that's where the party ends, as the rest of the feature set is decidedly basic. Details of the GS200 include a 2-inch TFT display (176 x 220 pixels), a 1.3 megapixel camera module and USB connectivity. It comes with an 1100 mAh battery, that's rated at six hours of talk time, 14 hours of music playback and 55 hours of standby. There's no 3G or Wi-Fi support.
The LG GS200 is now out in Russia, woth a price of 3,990 rubles (approximately $130). Though it hasn't been officially announced for other markets, you should expect it to roll out across Europe and Asia soon too.
[via Unwired View]
LG GS200 Now Out In Russia, Comes With Stereo Speakers And Other Music-Centered Featuresunratednoel2009-12-23 09:47:48
NewsLG GS200 Now Out In Russia, Comes With Stereo Speakers And Other Music-Centered Features
The Samsung Corby just got a new cousin to sit beside it in Samsung's roster of entry-level touchscreen phones. Called the Samsung Lindy M5650, the newly-announced handset boasts music-centric features, a full set of connectivity options and an affordable price.
While the handset first made news last week when it started selling in Portugal, Samsung only made the model official today. According to the company, the new device is a slightly bigger and more powerful upgrade for the Corby, all while borrowing some its best features.
Details of the Samsung Lindy M5650 include a 2.8-inch touchscreen panel (QVGA resolution), a 3.2 megapixel camera module, stereo Bluetooth, 50MB of internal storage and microSD card expansion. For connectivity, it offers both Wi-Fi and 3G, allowing for a better likelihood of finding high-speed internet connections wherever you are. As a music-centric handset, it comes with a standard music player (with robust file support), FM radio, dedicated music keys, a 3.5mm audio jack and support for most carriers' range of broadband multimedia sevices.
On paper, it sounds like a better all-around phone than the Corby. It's an impressive feat, considering that it's only slightly bigger than the latter, measuring 106 x 57 x 12 mm and tipping the scales at 98 grams. As with majority of Samsung's touchscreens, it will ship with the TouchWiz UI.
In Portugal, where it's now on store shelves, the Samsung Lindy M5650 retails for €159 ($228). It's scheduled to launch in other European markets soon, along with India, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Samsung Lindy M5650 Announced, Succeeds The Corby For Entry-Level Usersunratednoel2009-12-21 18:47:33
NewsSamsung Lindy M5650 Announced, Succeeds The Corby For Entry-Level Users
The Motorola Droid a little too expensive for your taste? You may still want to stick with Verizon Wireless for your Android fix, though, as the company just announced a new smartphone with the same OS for half the price.
Hitting the spotlight this time 'round is the HTC Droid Eris, which is basically a modified version of last month's favorite Android phone (ah...how time flies), the HTC Hero (available on Sprint). Most of the internals are the same, with the main changes consisting of a smaller battery (1300 mAh instead of 1500 mAh), reworked physical keys and a slimmer, redesigned shell. Unlike the Hero, which sells for $180 on contract, Verizon's putting the Eris up for only $99.
Like the Hero, the new handset will come with HTC's Sense UI, along with a similar hardware suite, including the 528MHz Qualcomm CPU powering the device. Features include a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, a trackball interface, a 5.0 megapixel camera module, Wi-Fi, 3G, onboard GPS with compass, stereo Bluetooth and microSDHC support (with an 8GB card pre-installed). It comes with a full HTML browser that supports Flash Lite and Google's suite of mobile apps.
One caveat is that the phone will continue to run Android 1.5, although HTC promises that users can upgrade to version 2.0 when compatibility issues between that OS and Sense UI are ironed out. At the bargain price, I doubt many will complain. The HTC Droid Eris will be available beginning Nov. 6, with the $99 price after a $100 rebate.
[via CNET]
HTC Droid Eris Announced For Verizon, $99 With Sense UI And Hero-Like Hardwareunratednoel2009-11-05 12:11:44
NewsHTC Droid Eris Announced For Verizon, $99 With Sense UI And Hero-Like Hardware
The long-rumored Samsung InstinctQ is coming to Sprint, minus the Instinct branding. According to an announcement from the carrier, the handset is hitting the streets as the Samsung Moment and it will be running Android at the helm.
Like the majority of Android releases, the Moment will come preloaded with a number of Google apps, including Search, Maps, Gmail and YouTube. In addition, it will offer full support for Sprint's line of multimedia services, including Sprint TV and NFL Mobile Live.
Hardware details include a 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, a 3.2 megapixel camera module, a side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard, 3G connectivity, aGPS, stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack and microSDHC expansion (up to 32GB). The company is claiming high-end performance for the OS and the bevy of available apps, by way of the phone's powerful 800 Mhz processor. It will also come with visual voice mail and support for corporate emails.
In time for the phone's release, the carrier is launching the Sprint Developer Sandbox, a new set of tools designed to make it easy for interested parties to produce Android apps for Sprint's network. The dedicated website for it (http://developer.sprint.com/android) should contain all tools needed to develop and test software for the platform.
The Samsung Moment will be available beginning November 1st. Pricing is pegged at $179.99 (after $150 in discounts and rebates) with a two-year tie-in.
[Press Release]
Samsung InstinctQ Announced On Sprint's Network As The Samsung Momentunratednoel2009-10-08 11:15:00
NewsSamsung InstinctQ Announced On Sprint's Network As The Samsung Moment
