Company Press Release:
Samsung Introduces New Motion Recognition Phone
 
Seoul, Korea - November 25, 2005 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the SPH-S4000, a new motion-recognition phone with health monitoring and leisure functions.

The S4000 has an innovative motion sensing capability, which allows user to have full control of MP3 playback simply by moving the phone from side to side. The motion sensing capability also adds a new dimension to mobile games and introduces a variety of new entertainment features. The beat-box, music box and motion effects functions are easily controlled by a simple movement by users’ hand motion.

The S4000 in addition has a built-in pedometer that counts the number of steps taken by the user throughout the day. In addition, the S4000’s sophisticated sensors can monitor temperature, while an onboard compass is always ready for those users that enjoy traveling, hiking or outdoor activities.
 
All of these features are packaged in a sophisticated design and elegant finishing materials. The external LCD has a unique circular shape that can be used as a viewfinder to take pictures while the phone remains closed. A sliding lens-cover has been added for protection.

Samsung Electronics Telecommunications Network Business Division President Lee Kitae says, “The mobile phone has become an IT device that is very close to the lives of modern users. Samsung Electronics will continue to produce new models equipped with cutting-edge functions, yet simple to use in everyday life.”

The S4000 will first be available at the end of this month in Korea at around US$400.

S1400 Specification
Dimensions 88mm long x 46mm wide x 28mm thick
Weight 100g
Displays Main: 176 x 200 pixel, 1.76” 262K-color TFT-LCD
Sub: 96 x 96 pixel, 1.1” 65K-color OLED
Camera 1.3M-pixel CMOS

 


About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 113,600 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com