Samsung Receives 'Best in Show' Award at CTIA WIRELESS 2006; Four Samsung Mobile Phones Receive Emerging Technology Awards9 April 2006
CTIA WIRELESS -- Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) announced today that its t509 wireless phone has been chosen "Best in Show" from among almost 200 submissions for the Wireless Emerging Technologies Award at CTIA WIRELESS 2006.
Additionally, the company's t709 took second place in the mobile phone/camera phone category, while its i830 and t719 were awarded second and third place in the smartphone category, respectively. Award recipients were announced today in a ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the CTIA WIRELESS 2006 Convention.
The Wireless E-tech Awards program is designed to give industry recognition and exposure to the best wireless products and services in the areas of Consumer, Enterprise and Network technology. Nearly 200 applications were submitted and reviewed by a panel of recognized members of the media, industry analysts and executives, as well as select show attendees. Products were judged on innovation, functionality, technological importance, implementation and overall "wow" factor.
"Samsung is displaying its most advanced phone showcase at this convention, and we're honored to have our products recognized by an organization as prestigious as the CTIA," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "Samsung's reputation for giving consumers the best wireless devices with the features they demand will be further strengthened with these award-wining products."
"We are extremely proud of the E-tech awards program and continually amazed at the level of ingenuity present in the submissions," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA WIRELESS. "On behalf of CTIA, we congratulate Samsung on this accomplishment and look forward to their continued innovation in the field of camera and smartphones."
The Samsung t509, displayed for the first time at the CTIA WIRELESS 2006 Convention, boasts an ultra-thin profile of only 9.8 mm. The t509 features high-speed EDGE connectivity and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology to support delivery of entertainment and information on-demand services.
In addition to its WiFi and Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technologies, Samsung's t709 is a tiny EDGE-enabled device weighing only 3.3 ounces, packing a range of features, including a 1.3 megapixel camera, an MP3 player, a video player, dual stereo speakers, speakerphone and an enhanced 262K-color TFT screen, bringing rich, vibrant sound and image qualities to pictures, music, video clips and ringtones.
The i830 is exclusive to Verizon Wireless and allows international travelers to keep one phone and one phone number almost anywhere they go, via its dual mode, CDMA/GSM functionality. The i830 is designed for business travelers who want to stay productive while on the road. The full QWERTY keyboard, revealed by sliding the phone's screen, makes developing and maintaining critical documents a breeze.
Samsung's groundbreaking t719 is expected to hit the U.S. market as the first phone incorporating RIM(R) Blackberry Connect(TM) Email in a compact, slim folder design. With its SureType keyboard, convenient thumb pad and speakerphone, the EDGE-enabled, quad-band t719 boasts a 2.12-inch, 262K-color TFT screen that provides an ideal view for emails, file downloads and video capture/playback.
Related, Great Call's Jitterbug, a handset developed in conjunction with Samsung targeting baby boomers and their parents, was selected as the third place winner in the Emerging Technology Awards mobile phone/camera phone category.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA's website at http://www.samsungwireless.com .
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 90 offices in 51 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 http://www.samsung.com .
About CTIA WIRELESS 2006
As the premiere global event representing the complete wireless, mobile computing and wireless Internet industry and the largest wireless show in the world, CTIA WIRELESS 2006 brings together all industries within the communications ecosystem and all those affected by wireless technology for three days of intense learning and networking. Visit http://www.ctiawireless.com .
CTIA -- The Wireless Association is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. Visit http://www.ctia.org .
Source: prnewswire
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