As 2012’s Mobile World Congress is set to officially kick off on Monday, Samsung today announced the Samsung Galaxy Beam, a smartphone that comes with a built-in projector that can project an HD image up to 50 feet wide.
“GALAXY Beam provides mobile freedom, enabling a unique shared experience around digital content for everyone—anywhere and instantly—from a smartphone as slim and portable as any on the market,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics.
“GALAXY Beam is a device borne out of Samsung’s insight and innovation, demonstrating Samsung’s commitment to providing extraordinary experiences for consumers with products that let them express and fulfill themselves.”
Samsung Galaxy Beam specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz dual-core
- Operating system: Google Android 2.3
- Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and quad-band HSPA 14.4/5.76Mbps
- Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS
- Display: 4.0-inch WVGA (480×800)
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Storage: 8GB onboard and microSD cards up to 32GB
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF
- Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
- Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB 2.0
- Battery: 2,000mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 64.2 x 124 x 12.5 millimeters / 145.3 grams
- Other: 15 lumens projector
Samsung did not provide specific launch availability and pricing details.
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