Samsung i830 (Verizon Wireless)
Samsung i830 announced today by Verizon Wireless.
Samsung today introduced its Samsung i830, the ultimate tool for the global business traveler, which will be available for Verizon Wireless’ large account enterprise customers on January 10, 2006, and for consumers on January 24, 2006. As the latest smartphone collaboration between Verizon Wireless and Samsung, the Samsung i830 is much more than a wireless phone – it’s similar to a personal computer with a full QWERTY keyboard and access to email and documents, and the Samsung i830 also comes equipped with quad-band frequency that will work internationally where networks are supported.
The Samsung 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 multifunction Samsung i830 fills the need for a single high-end wireless phone that can be used globally without sacrificing voice capabilities, while delivering ease-of-use and convenience through the Samsung i830’s design and its ability to handle data and messaging tasks.
The Samsung i830 is designed for business travelers who want to stay productive while on the road. Equipped with VZEmail including Wireless Sync as well as Windows Mobile and Pocket PC applications, this wireless workhorse allows consumers to check and respond to email, develop, review and edit most document file types.
The full QWERTY keyboard, revealed by sliding the Samsung i830’s screen, makes developing and maintaining critical documents a breeze. Additionally, Picsel Browser allows consumers to view full versions of PDFs, images and PowerPoint files at any time.
The Samsung i830 builds on Samsung’s tradition of developing high-quality converged devices that allow busy consumers to remain connected and productive no matter where they travel. With a compact form factor, abundance of familiar Windows Mobile features and the power of Verizon Wireless’s high-speed EV-DO network, the Samsung i830 is the ultimate productivity device on the market,
said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung.
The Samsung i830’s Bluetooth wireless technology, which supports certain profiles, as well as its built-in speakerphone, gives consumers the flexibility of hands-free communication. Additionally, the Samsung i830 features an SD I/O expansion slot for increasing the Samsung i830’s memory, as well as stereo speakers for improved sound quality when viewing videos or listening to MP3 files via Windows Media Player v10.
The Samsung i830 will be available to enterprise customers through Verizon Wireless business sales on January 10 2006.
Samsung i830 Reviews
‘Mobile Burn’ compare the Samsung i830 with the i730 in this latest review: The new Samsung i830 is nearly identical the i730 before it, but two major changes have been made in the feature set. For one, WiFi is now gone. This shouldn’t be viewed as a major loss since the i730 was not capable of using any phone functionality while WiFi was enabled – the two couldn’t coexist. EV-DO is still there, which is great if you life in the right area, and on top of that the Samsung i830 also supports two GSM bands for international roaming.