Samsung previews phones with file viewing & remote control functions

Seoul, Korea, March 29, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- Samsung Electronics has introduced its first phones with what it calls "file viewer" capabilities. The Samsung SPH-V6500 and SCH-V650 allow users to view documents and images over the mobile phone.

Data can be downloaded onto the phones in its original file format through a PC connection, similar to an external storage device. Microsoft Word and Excel files can be viewed, as well as PDF, JPG, and TXT files.

The phones also have a 1.3 megapixel camera with a color LCD, and a remote control function that provides universal control of home appliances including the air conditioner, PC, game console, TV, DVD, VCR and even the automobile.

The file viewer phones support various multimedia functions. Users can watch video-on-demand programs (where offered) and find the words to their favorite song. They can also use one of seven different fonts available for personalized messaging. The SCH-V650, in particular, uses the WIPI 2.0 version, the Korean wireless internet platform.

The phones have also acquired the S-Mark certification from the Korean government for their anti-bacterial silver nano-particle coating, says Samsung.

Samsung did not say when or where the phones would be available outside of Korea.

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