Samsung releases the Samsung Beat

DALLAS, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Telecommunications America
(Samsung) announced today the availability of the Samsung Beat(TM)
(SGH-t539). The Beat, a slick black flip phone, features a host of the most wanted, user-friendly mobile music features and provides a robust out of the box music experience.
    Available exclusively from T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile), the Beat's
enhanced music capabilities include dedicated external music controls,
stereo speaker, stereo Bluetooth(R) technology, an included wired stereo headset and an included USB cable for side-loading music. In addition, the external memory slot supports up to 2GB of removable memory and the included 1GB memory card comes pre-loaded with two songs.
    With eye-catching lime accents, the Beat hosts a variety of additional
features, including a 1.3 megapixel camera and multimedia messaging
capabilities. Customers also can stay connected while traveling worldwide with the Beat's quad-band technology.*
    "The Samsung Beat is ideal for consumers who want advanced music
features and mobile capabilities along with functionality and affordability," said Pete Skaryznski, senior vice president, Samsung.
"Samsung prides itself on developing innovative, unique handsets for
T-Mobile and the music-focused Samsung Beat represents a device that meets the needs of the on-the-go consumer."
    Key features of the Samsung Beat include:

    -- MP3 player supports MP3, WMA, AAC and AAC+
    -- 1 GB microSD card included; support for up to 2 GB of expandable memory
    -- Stereo Bluetooth(R)
    -- 1.3 megapixel camera with 4X zoom
    -- Video capture/recorder
    -- Multiple messaging options (SMS, EMS, MMS)
    -- AOL(R), ICQ, Yahoo!(R), Windows Live Messaging
    -- Speaker independent voice recognition
    -- Compatible with T-Mobile myFaves(SM)**
    -- Compatible with T-Mobile Address Book
    -- GSM/GPRS/EDGE
    -- Quad-Band: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
    -- Dimensions: 3.54" X 1.8" X.7", 2.7 ounces
    The Samsung Beat is available exclusively at select T-Mobile retail
stores and online at http://www.t-mobile.com. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com or http://www.samsungwireless.com.