24 July 2007

By: Elena Balan, Communications News Editor
Samsung SGH-P520, an LG Prada Wannabe
How difficult can it be to come up with a new phone design?
Samsung has developed a new phone model which scores big time when it comes to good looks. Probably just as good as the LG Prada phone, as the Samsung SGH-P520 handset looks just like its competitor's phone model.Putting aside the Samsung logo and some incredibly slight differences in the buttons, this new phone model looks identical to the LG Prada handset. At a first look, there is one button missing in the Samsung SGH-P520 phone and that is where differences stop.Going past the first look, specifications for this device show it to be somewhat different, with several advantages, but drawbacks too. First of all, its sizes are incredibly small, as it comes at 88 x 54 x 8.9 mm. Although sizes show it to be smaller than the LG Prada phone, the Samsung one is heavier, at 102 grams, which proves the fact that it manages to pack some high technology in it.The 2.6 inch touchscreen display is smaller than that of the Prada phone, but, then again, all the handset's sizes are reduced, so it's quite natural to see this happen. Other specifications for Samsung SGH-P520 show it to have an internal memory of 50 MB and also a microSD expansion slot. The phone also packs Bluetooth, WiFi and TV out performances. Another point where Samsung's device manages to surpass LG's Prada phone is that of the camera. The SGH-P520 comes equipped with a 3 megapixel camera, capable of performances above the average, when compared to the 2 megapixel one of the other device.The ultimate statement in making a choice between the two handsets will probably rest in the compared price. Unfortunately, Samsung has made no specifications on the date that their SGH-P520 phone will be available or the price that it will come at.

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24 September 2007

By: Elena Balan, Communications News Editor
Official Unveiling of the Armani-Samsung Mobile Phone
Another mobile phone looking to make a fashion statement
Mobile phones are such strong fashion statement products that it was next to impossible for renowned designers to see the opportunity lying here. The Samsung-Armani phone is a sure thing to come, as it has just been unveiled by its two developers.The location of the announcement was one suitable for its classy style. The two companies presented their concept at the Milan Fashion week. The Armani-Samsung mobile phone will make its way from now on through the thickline of devices that have received the signature of a famous fashion designer, such as Prada, Ted Baker, Mandarina Duck and Levi.Previous rumors saw the Samsung SGH-P520 handset as the one with the highest chances of proving to be the Armani phone. Still, the few specifications that the designer has unveiled at the Milan Fashion week seem to match only partially with those of this other device. The greatest difference is obvious right from the start and regards the phones' sizes. The two companies stated that their new handset should be the size of a credit card and will have 10.5 mm in thickness. That's more than what Samsung SGH-P520 comes at, making it clear that a newly designed handset will be unveiled. That's excellent news, as the already known model is almost identical to LG's Prada phone. It would have been a shame and somewhat unusual to see that the two designers have nothing different to say in matters of mobile phone designing, The handset will also pack a 2.6 inch screen and a 3 megapixel camera. The Giorgio Armani Smasung mobile phone will be available in Europe starting this November. The price of the device will be of EUR 650 (about USD 920). The two companies are also working on a liquid crystal display (LCD) television that they will unveil at the beginning of year 2008.
Samsung SGH-P520, previously thought to be the Armani-Samsung phone Samsung
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