Samsung annuncia Galaxy Pocket, smartphone entry-level da 2.8 pollici

Equipaggiato con un display da “soli” 2.8 pollici, il Samsung Galaxy Pocket dispone di un processore da 800 MHz, identico a quello montato dal Galaxy Mini 2. La piccola taglia dello schermo fà si che la risoluzione sia limitata ad una semplice QVGA (320×240). Il terminale dispone inoltre di fotocamera da 2 MP, 3 GB diu memoria onboard espandibile con microSD, supporto HSPA e batteria da 1200 mAh.

Dal lato software nessuna novità rilevante: il dispositivo è equipaggiato con Android 2.3 Gingerbread sul quale è applicata l’usuale interfaccia proprietaria TouchWiz. Sembrano scarse le possibilità di un futuro Upgrade ad Ice Cream Sandwich.

Dunque un terminale davvero limitato, ideale comunque per chi non ha grandissime pretese. Il lancio è al momento in programma nel solo Regno Unito, ma non è improbabile che il dispositivo arrivi presto nel resto d’Europa.

A seguire la press release ufficiale Samsung

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES THE GALAXY POCKET

New addition to the Galaxy portfolio provides affordable option for customers

6th March 2012, London, UK – Samsung Electronics today announces the latest addition to its Android powered Galaxy portfolio, the Galaxy Pocket. Featuring AndroidTM 2.3, this new smartphone offers those on the lookout for a new handset, a stylish portable option.

The Galaxy Pocket’s slim design makes it ideal for use whilst on the move and features a 2.8” display so that content and images can be viewed easily. The device features an upgraded TouchWiz user interface making menu navigation a smooth and efficient experience.

Connecting with others and sharing content is quick and easy thanks to the Galaxy Pocket’s social networking and communication features. Samsung’s ChatON cross-platform communication service connects all phone users into a single community, enabling spontaneous messaging, group chatting and content sharing so customers can stay in touch more easily.

In addition, the Galaxy Pocket’s Social Hub enables owners to see their Instant Messaging, social network and email communications in a single inbox for added convenience when they are travelling to and from work or out shopping.

The Galaxy Pocket offers 3GB of user memory, which can be expanded by a SD memory card up to an additional 32GB, for applications, MP3 files and photos, as well as an in-built FM radio which can be tuned into a favourite station. Integrated high-speed Wi-Fi and HSDPA 3.6 connectivity mean multimedia content can be downloaded fast and keep owners entertained whilst they’re out and about.

Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division: “With the Samsung Galaxy Pocket, we are building on the features we know our customers enjoy and get the most out of. This new device adds further breadth to the choice of smartphones we currently offer and provides a smartphone experience for even more customers at an affordable price.”

The Galaxy Pocket will be available in the UK later this year.

Samsung Galaxy Pocket Product Specifications:

Network

HSDPA 3.6UMTS 900/2100

EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

Processor

832MHz Processor

Display

2.8” QVGA(240×320) TN LCD

OS

Android 2.3(Gingerbread)

Camera

Main(Rear): 2 Megapixel Fixed Focus Camera

Video

Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264

Playback: WVGA@30fps

Recording: QVGA@15fps

Audio

Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, MID, IMY

3.5mm Ear Jack , Stereo FM Radio with RDS

Value-added Features

Samsung TouchWiz UX

Samsung Apps

Samsung Kies

Social Hub

-Integrated Messaging(Email, SNS), Contacts, Calendar Sync

Samsung ChatON mobile communication service

(Downloadable via Samsung Apps)

GoogleTM Mobile Services

– Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™,

Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google +

A-GPS

Connectivity

Bluetooth® technology v 3.0

USB 2.0

Wi-Fi b/g/n

Sensor

Accelerometer, Digital Compass

Memory

3GB User memory

microSD (up to 32GB)

Size

103.7 x 57.5 x 12 mm, 97g

Battery

Standard battery, Li-ion 1,200 mAh