Samsung’s slider handset, the Drift has been unwrapped for Helio subscribers. Choked with plenty of good stuff, the Drift has a QVGA display, 128MB of memory, MicroSD expansion slot, a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS and EV-DO. By combining Google mapping services with GPS, the Drift will be able to provide directions and the latest traffic updates. The Drift will also feature Helio’s Buddy Beacon, which will be able to locate and call nearby friends. The Samsung Drift ($225 USD) is available from Helio in both black and white.
Samsung Drift offered by Helio
Cingular Releases Samsung ZX10
Today Cingular released two entry level 3G phones into the US market. One of those models is the LG CU320 3G slider, the other phone being the Samsung ZX10. The phones share many of the same features such as the Bluetooth, Instant messaging functions (AOL, Yahoo!) and both are Quad-band devices. The Samsung ZX10 clamshell also has 50MB of internal memory and a 1.3 Megapixel camera with swivel so you can be in a few photos too!
Quick Specs
* 176 x 220 262k TFT color display (internal)
* Bluetooth
* 1.3 mega-pixel camera
* Media Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA)
* Instant messaging (AOL, Yahoo!)
* Quad Band 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* UMTS Network 850 – 950 MHz
* TV and Video (via Cingular Video)
* Size:3.46″ x 1.89″ x 1.02″
* Weight: 3.07oz
* Talktime: Up to 5 hours
* Standby: up to 200 hours
The Samsung ZX10 and the LG CU320 will initially be available in select markets.Check Cingular Wireless for availablity in your area.
