14 DAY TRIAL // South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung has recently announced the launch of a new Corby device, the Samsung Corby Smartphone (i5500), the first handset in the company's lineup to run under Google's Android operating system. Since the Corby line is already highly popular among users around the world, Samsung seems set to benefit from this while promoting the Android OS to the masses.
The features list of the new device might not be too impressive to some, but it is fit for the market segment Samsung is aiming at. The Corby Smartphone (i5500) runs under Google's Android 2.1 platform, sports a 2.8-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display that boasts a QVGA resolution, is powered by a 600MHz processor, and packs a 2-megapixel photo snapper on the back.
Other specifications of the new handset include Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity options, along with built-in AGPS receiver and support for Google Maps, 100MB of internal memory coupled with a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 16GB of additional storage space, and a 1200 mAh battery. HSDPA (900 / 2100 MHz) 7.2 Mbps capabilities are also present with the device, as well as GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) connectivity.
Measuring 56 x 108 x 12.3 mm and weighing in at 102 grams, the new Samsung Corby Smartphone (i5500) is expected to become available for purchase in Italy later during the ongoing month in Black Ebony. The price tag for the mobile phone has been set at €199 (around $240), and users should be able to purchase it from Wind and TIM, it seems.
One thing that is certain is that the new Samsung Corby has all the chances to prove a popular device shortly. Not only was Corby i5500 included in one of the most appealing lineups from Samsung, but it also sports Google's mobile platform, two advantages other devices lack. Unfortunately, no details on the availability of this device in other markets are known for the time being.