Samsungs first ‘card phone’ arrives in the Middle East

Published July 5th, 2006 - 12:04 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

In a world where smaller seems to be better, the new Samsung SGH-P300 would reign supreme. With dimensions no greater than that of your credit card, Samsung’s latest mobile phone is a unique offering to the stylish and elite consumer.

With a  8.9mm slimness and weight of a mere 81 grams,  the Samsung P300 is  the ultimate choice for those looking for a phone that is compact, light, and packs the power that its counterparts have. The tiny titan comes wrapped in a stainless steel & magnesium casing with a stylish black leather case to keep it in its prime shape.

With a combination of  a broad 1.8” wide screen and of  262144 color TFT the P300 enhances the impression of Megapixel imaging But that’s not all, the small wonder also comes with a MP3 player and a shortcut key to access all your music files in one go!  MPEG4 video recording and messaging is also available! But don’t get fooled by the tiny size! The P300 comes with an inbuilt memory of 80MB so you can store all your images, music files and videos without thinking twice! This tri-band GPRS card phone has it all with only a credit card footprint. In a true case where business meets pleasure, this feature-rich device is ideal for eventful days at work or more relaxed days at home.

"This feature filled phone balances performance with a classic and sophisticated design to suit all occasions. We are confident this product will be extremely popular with consumers." said Steve Han, General Manager of the mobile phone division at Samsung Gulf Electronics .

The Samsung P300 is the wonder kid of the Samsung cell phone club, holding its own against the mightiest and the sturdiest and the flashiest, with its range of unbelievable vital stats, MP3 player, advanced camera features, PictBridge compatibility, Bluetooth connectivity, a host of nifty PIM features and an in-built mail client.

Picture Perfect
Tired of never being able to snap proper pictures in the evening or while out partying with friends at the nightly hot spot? This trendy mobile phone comes with a 1.3 Megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom, ensuring those memorable moments are never lost.

MP Freedom
The Samsung SGH-P300 is smaller than almost any MP3 player in the market, allowing MP3, AAC, AAC+ or even the newest e-AAC+ formats with the clarity of 64 polyphonic sounds. Enjoy complete wireless freedom with the comfort of a stereo Bluetooth headset, or make use of the built in speakerphone. Either way you chose you will be rid of those unattractive, tangled wires, and enjoy the class of a wireless Bluetooth enabled MP3 player.

Stay Connected
Swift, easy connections make your life easier, and that’s just what the P300 sets out to do. Downloading with Bluetooth, SyncML DS and USB support make it easy to connect wherever you go. WAP, JAVA, MMS and email put your mobile office at your fingertips while vCard and vCalendar help you keep your contacts and schedule updated and in order. An ample 80MB of internal memory keeps the data where you need it, always within your reach.

With everything a modern mobile phone has to offer, the Samsung SGH-P300 card phone has it all, and has it compacted in the slimmest and lightest possible way.

The Samsung P300 has been released in the Middle East in June 2006 and is available at all major outlets.

 


About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 120 offices in 57 countries, the company consists of five main business units: 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 a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com


 

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