Thursday, August 15, 2002
Samsung CDMA Windows Powered SmartPhone 2002
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 08:39 AM
https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=263435&native_or_pdf=pdf
No, you're not hallucinating - there's finally going to be a device that has "Windows Powered" and "CDMA" in the same breath. The Samsung SCH-i600 is a full-fledged Smartphone that functions on the CDMA and AMPS network on the 800 and 1900 Mhz frequencies. It looks like it will be sold by Verizon Wireless, but I imagine CDMA carriers across the US and Canada will be snapping it up quickly. What took so long? FCC approval of course! That seems to be the biggest hurdle for wireless Pocket PCs to clear - it's much more complex to build a device with integrated wireless than a stand-alone device. Here's a photo (linked to a larger image):
No word on pricing, release date, etc. What you see in the PDF files is all I know, but my guess is you'll see this on store shelves in 90 days or less. You can see more photos in this PDF file. My past two phones have been Samsung, so I'm looking forward to seeing this device in the CDMA markets up here in Canada. Some of the specs:
FCC approved on 08/13/2002
Windows Powered SMARTPHONE 2002
Secondary Screen
PDA
functionality - Contacts, Calendar, Inbox / SMS
Internet Explorer built in
Windows Media
MSN Messenger
Tasks
Voice Memo / Voice Command
ActiveSync synchronization technology
T9 predictive text entry
4-way navigation buttons
SD memory slot (also allow you to connect peripherals using SD I/O interface
Two soft keys
Profiles - Normal, Silent, Meeting, Loud, Automatic, HeadSet, Car and SpeakerPhone
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity: 800 mAH
Source: Paul
No, you're not hallucinating - there's finally going to be a device that has "Windows Powered" and "CDMA" in the same breath. The Samsung SCH-i600 is a full-fledged Smartphone that functions on the CDMA and AMPS network on the 800 and 1900 Mhz frequencies. It looks like it will be sold by Verizon Wireless, but I imagine CDMA carriers across the US and Canada will be snapping it up quickly. What took so long? FCC approval of course! That seems to be the biggest hurdle for wireless Pocket PCs to clear - it's much more complex to build a device with integrated wireless than a stand-alone device. Here's a photo (linked to a larger image):
No word on pricing, release date, etc. What you see in the PDF files is all I know, but my guess is you'll see this on store shelves in 90 days or less. You can see more photos in this PDF file. My past two phones have been Samsung, so I'm looking forward to seeing this device in the CDMA markets up here in Canada. Some of the specs:
FCC approved on 08/13/2002
Windows Powered SMARTPHONE 2002
Secondary Screen
PDA
functionality - Contacts, Calendar, Inbox / SMS
Internet Explorer built in
Windows Media
MSN Messenger
Tasks
Voice Memo / Voice Command
ActiveSync synchronization technology
T9 predictive text entry
4-way navigation buttons
SD memory slot (also allow you to connect peripherals using SD I/O interface
Two soft keys
Profiles - Normal, Silent, Meeting, Loud, Automatic, HeadSet, Car and SpeakerPhone
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity: 800 mAH
Source: Paul
