Future Mobile: Samsung P9000

Written by Adam Gosling

Wednesday, 08 November 2006

Live life on the move? Samsung's new WiMax multifunction device will keep you connected, productive and entertained without dragging you down. The three-fold device has a full QWERTY keyboard, five inch screen and 30GB drive in a new form factor PC that will make you think twice about your next laptop. Samsung has show off its latest and greatest convergence device the SPH-P9000 and in one hit has set a new benchmark for mobile computing. Connecting with either high speed wireless broadband using WiMax or with CDMA EV-DO, the PDA-based device is a ‘gotta have' for people who live on the road. While PDA devices have had QWERTY keyboard as an optional extra for many years, this device builds the keyboard right into the unit offering a degree of utility users who actually need to produce longer text have never encountered till now. Well, when we say now. It's not right now. The devise is slated for launch in Korea in the first half of next year, after that, who knows. Mobile WiMAX is destined to open up mobile computing to a new level. However it will come down to the devices to make it worth while. Having a device that offers a high level of functionality to make the most of the high speed connectivity is going to be the challenge for those not wanting to lug round one of those ‘huge' ultra-portable laptops, but need more than a smartphone. The SPH-P9000 is not just about work though, Samsung has packed the device with fun stuff including a still/video camera and the device is a full optioned media player as well. Hey don't get me wrong. This thing is a PC. It runs Windows XP which not only confers power, but ease of use and interoperability for previously notebook bound workers. Oh, did we mention it was a mobile phone? The five inch WVGA screen should be ample whether you are viewing a movie or doing some serious report writing. The device weighs only about a pound (actual 560 grams) so it'll be heavier that your smartphone or PDA, but significantly lighter than Sony's new world's lightest 12-inch VAIO Type G weighing in at 898 grams. Kitae Lee, President of the Telecommunication Network Business at Samsung Electronics, says "Our new SPH-P9000 is just one of the few Mobile WiMAX convergence devices to be introduced to the world. Samsung will expand our portfolio of mobile convergence devices, as we expect to expand our global Mobile WiMAX services globally." He adds, "Samsung will continuously drive the market with pioneering telecommunication technology and services. Samsung will meet the demands of Mobile WiMAX services and convergence devices by delivering the right combination of technology and design," SPH-P9000 Specifications Standard Mobile WiMAX / CDMA 1x EV-DO Camera 1.3 Megapixel Camera Display 5" WVGA LCD Features 1GHz (Transmeta) CPU QWERTY Keyboard Bluetooth® (Class1) with BT Messenger Mini USB / 24 pin Connector Extended I/O Pack 2980mAh / 7200mAh Battery Other Functions 30GB Embedded Size 143 x 92 x 29.7 mm Weight 560g * Product specifications are subject to change without notice Samsung's Press Release Related news items Armani, Prada, Labels Get Mobile -26/09/2007 AudioHub Speaker System New From Logitech -12/09/2007 Phone, iPod Link With New Music Pack -03/09/2007 Belkin's Docking Station For The Home -30/07/2007 Nokia To Release In-Car Speakerphone -05/07/2007 Newer news items Thinnest LCD Will Shave 2mm Off Phones -24/11/2006 Ultimate Wireless: Cableless Recharging -15/11/2006 Mobile Subscribers To Reach 2.6 Billion -14/11/2006 Emirates First Airline To Allow In-Flight Mobiles -12/11/2006 Vodafone Says Okay To Windows Mobile -09/11/2006 Older news items Archos To Enter Mobile TV Space With Alcatel -07/11/2006 Hitachi's 2007 HDD Outlook Includes 250GB -05/11/2006 Acer Planning Smartphone Despite Assurances -30/10/2006 Alcatel, Samsung To Develop Dual Mode TV Phones -30/10/2006 Microsoft Promises Vista Upgrades -24/10/2006 Tag This Now: