The Samsung Monte – full touch functionality, social network integration & sleek design
The Samsung Monte boasts a host of multimedia features and a sleek, sophisticated design – providing the style and performance of a high-end handset at an affordable price. With a stunning contrasting orange and graphite, or black and silver, colour casing and an intuitive TouchWiz 2.0 Plus User Interface (UI), the Monte is set to become the latest must-have full touch Samsung device.
The Samsung Monte makes staying connected with friends and colleagues incredibly easy with a suite of native social network applications including Facebook and MySpace, allowing users to access their profiles whenever and wherever they choose. The advanced Twitter, Bebo widgets and multi-IM capability also provide users with the opportunity to chat in real-time via their chosen service. In addition, the handset features full Internet browsing with an accelerometer sensor allowing the onscreen image to automatically adjust as you rotate the phone.
The Samsung Monte also includes navigation features with GPS supported by Google Latitude™, users will always know where they are and can keep their friends updated on their location at all times. With a Geo-tagging capability, users can imprint their photos with geographic tags to share their experiences with friends. Other connectivity features include optional anytime, anywhere Wi-Fi connectivity, Exchange ActiveSync for access to Outlook email accounts and Google Sync™.
Mark Mitchinson, Vice President Samsung Mobile UK & Ireland said "Samsung Monte is designed for those who appreciate beautiful design and outstanding performance but want it at an affordable price. The phone has a great set of features, such as the native social networking applications, an intelligent User Interface and connectivity options to provide users with the performance they demand."
The Samsung Monte comes equipped with a 3.0-inch WQVGA LCD screen with 16:9 landscape viewing and a 3.2-mega pixel camera with imaging features including smile shot, panorama shot, and face detection. The phone also supports Smart Unlock and One finger zoom making it easier and more intuitive to use.
Furthermore, the handset will be complemented by a specially created Samsung Monte Bluetooth headset, featuring BT Version 2.1, multipoint technology, 1 microphone noise reduction and Active Pairing.
The Samsung Monte will be supported by a £2.5m TV, online, press and outdoor advertising campaign that will begin on April 1st featuring both stunning handset colour choices.
Samsung is exhibiting at Mobile World Congress 2010, stand 8b 169.
For more information, please visit http://samsungmwc2010.com.
Follow Samsung at Mobile World Congress 2010 at www.twitter.com/SamsungMWC.
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Product Specifications
Samsung Monte (S5620)
| Network | HSDPA 3.6Mbps UMTS (900 / 2100) EDGE / GPRS (850 /900 / 1800 / 1900) |
|---|---|
| Display | 3.0" 262K WQVGA TFT (Capacitive Touch Screen) |
| Camera | 3.2 Megapixel with CIF |
| Video | H.263, H.264, MPEG4, QVGA @ 15fps |
| Audio | Poly 64, SP-Midi, i-melody, MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, 3.5mm Ear jack |
| FM Radio with RDS | |
| Value-added Features | A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Google Map 3.0 |
| Native SNS Application, Multi IM | |
| TouchWiz 2.0 Plus | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0 HS |
| Memory | Internal memory: 200MB / External memory: MicroSD (up to 16GB) |
| Size | 108.8 x 53.7 x 12.4mm / 92g |
| Battery | 1000mAh Talk time: up to 298mins (On 3G mode) / up to 582mins (On 2G mode) Standby time: up to 454hrs (On 3G mode) / up to 769hrs (On 2G mode) |
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of seven independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognised 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 http://www.samsung.com/.
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