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Samsung unveils first Mobile Phone with Hard Drive
Mark Peters : September 15th 2004 - 10:39 CET
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 Samsung Electronics unveiled the first-ever mobile phone (model: SPH-V5400) with an internal hard disc drive. The phone makes its debut at ITU Telecom Asia 2004 in Busan. A tiny 1.5GB hard drive in the phone greatly expands memory capacity, The phone is also equipped with a 2.2” QVGA LCD and mega-pixel camera. The V5400 is equipped with a 1-inch diagonal, 1.5GB hard disc drive that greatly expands the memory capacity of mobile phones from the conventional 100MB maximum capacity. In addition, the phone boasts a high-resolution (QVGA) 2.2-inch liquid crystal display and includes features, such as MP3 player, electronic book and Korean-English/English-Korean dictionaries.
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 A powerful microphone enhances the camcorder function, while dual speakers provide a 3D sound effect. The breakthrough product will be available for Korean consumers in mid-September.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, tele- communication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2003 parent company sales of US$36.4 billion and net income of US$5.0 billion. Employing approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices in 46 countries, the company consists of six main business units: Corporate Technology Operations, Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is the world’s largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips, TFT-LCDs and VCRs. |
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