11th October, 2010, London– Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in mobile technology, today announced the launch of the Samsung OMNIA 7 (Model: GT-I8700). The smart phone will be the first device to launch from Samsung with Windows® Phone 7. The Samsung OMNIA 7 features a 4-inch SUPER AMOLED touch screen, 1GHz application processor, a 5 megapixel camera with HD recording, all packed into a sleek, slimline design with metallic finish. The device offers an exceptional entertainment experience directly on your mobile with a range of Microsoft services as Xbox LIVE® gaming and Zune® for music and video. The Samsung OMNIA 7 will be available in the UK during the final quarter of 2010.
“The Samsung OMNIA 7 is our first Windows Phone 7 device and we anticipate consumers will be drawn to its fantastic entertainment experience. The device demonstrates our commitment to offering consumers a choice of platforms that fit their lifestyles,” said Simon Stanford, Managing Director, Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland. “We are proud to partner with Microsoft for what represents a significant milestone and a great addition to our smartphone portfolio” he said.
“Samsung has been a key partner to Microsoft in bringing Windows Phone to customers all over the world,” said Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft. “Their launch of the Samsung OMNIA 7, a new Windows Phone, marks a significant step in delivering to customers a different kind of phone that will stand out amongst the competition. We are thrilled to continue our strong partnership and embark on this journey with a smartphone industry leader.”
Featuring a crisp 4-inch SUPER AMOLED touch screen, the OMNIA 7 delivers a brilliant viewing experience, even outdoors. The 5 megapixel camera with LED flash is ideal for capturing images that make the most of the superb screen.
Additional unique Samsung features on the OMNIA 7 include:
- Now Hub – a News, Weather and Stocks service powered by Reuters
- Enhanced Camera experience with simple & quick photo sharing to multiple Social Networking sites.
Samsung OMNIA 7 features the intuitive, dynamic user interface of Windows Phone 7 with Hubs that help to organise information and simplify tasks. The device boasts a customisable Start Screen with ‘Live Tiles that display updated content instead of generic icons. Real time updates will bring content from the web, news, appointments, or social media status updates directly to the home screen. Hubs for People, Pictures, Office, Marketplace, Games, and Music & Video ensure that all your content is exactly where you want it.
Samsung OMNIA 7 Product Specifications
Network | HSUPA 5.76Mbps /HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (900/1900/2100 MHz) EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) |
Dimensions | 122.4x 64.2 x 10.99 mm |
Weight | 138 g |
Display | 4.0” SUPER AMOLED, WVGA (800X480) |
OS | Windows® Phone OS 7 |
Processor | Qualcomm QSD8250 1GHz |
Battery | Standard: Li-ion, 1,500 mAh Talk time : 2G/520Min, 3G/370Min Standby : 2G/390hrs, 3G/330hrs |
Connectivity | BlueTooth® 2.1, USB 2.0, WiFi b/g/n |
Memory | 8GB |
Camera | 5-megapixel camera with Auto Focus |
Video | HD Video Recording (720p) @ 25 fps H.264, H.263, MPEG4, WMV |
Music | MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA/AMR-NB/AMR-WB/MIDI FM Radio with RDS |
Other Features | Metro UI, A-GPS, Bing Map, Bing Search |
* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Love the phone, hate that its out all over europe, but not in ireland yet?
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