Samsung Electronics Introduces Wireless NEXiO S150
By Amy | Reporter
Date: 05/23/2003

Samsung Electronics will unveil its wireless hand PC NEXiO S150, the first in a series of wireless Hand PCs that has just been launched in Korea, to the European market for the first time at CeBIT.





This first of its kind device combines the power of a handheld computing device with the capability of anytime, anywhere access to the Internet, Samsung emphasized.

With the NEXiO S150, users will be able to view the Internet through a 5" TFT LCD with a WVGA (800 x 480) resolution that recreates a desktop viewing experience. With its built-in wireless cdma2000 module, the Internet is available 24/7 to mobile users at speeds, especially under the coming 3G era.

Equipped with Intel StrongARM SA-1110 206 MHz, the device is based on the WinCE.NET platform which provides a flexible operating system that can support a wide variety of devices developed for specific markets. Combined with applications ranging from PocketWord, a spreadsheet and various e-mail capabilities, the NEXiO S150 can be a serious business tool for communications, yet still provide access to great content available through wireless networks.

A USB port is also built-in to facilitate connections to a mouse, keyboard, memory card or other peripherals and expand the ways that the NEXiO S150 can be utilised. Currently, available options include a global positioning system for automobile navigation, a 300,000-pixel digital camera, and a wireless LAN module that can transmit data at up to 11Mbps.

With its embedded cdma2000 1x module, the NEXiO S150 can utilize the built-in personal information manager (PIM) to track important personal meetings and tasks, look up phone numbers, and even make voice calls directly from the device. A notepad application allows notes to be tied to particular conversations, as well as producing longer messages that can be delivered through wireless networks to the intended user.

The NEXiO S150 also comes with applications geared towards personal entertainment. These applications include an e-book reader, an MP-3 player and games . Plus, with the Windows CE platform, additional applications are being developed every day. The device also introduces a VGA port to allow presentations to be given directly from the device. It equips with Office essential tools as well.

Samsung's Wireless Hand PC is designed to provide mobile online access anytime and anyplace. The product line-up will encompass options and built-in features that enable selective use of wireless cellular networks or wireless LANs, thereby satisfying diverse needs.

The NeXIO S150 weighs 8.5oz with W6" x D0.6" x H3.6" without battery installed. It was first introduced in Korea, and is now available to in Europe, with the expected retail price of 1,000 Euros.



Samsung NEXiO S150 SPECIFICATIONS

• CDMA2000 1X
• Operator(s) - KTF
• 153 kbps data capable
• 240 grams
• 5 inch refelctive TFT-LCD
• WVGA 800x480
• 64,000 colors
• Intel StrongARM 206 mhz processor
• Windows CE 3.0
• MP3 player
• 32MB Flash
• 64MB SDRAM
• USB port
• GPS & camera functionality (add-ons)
• Microphone & speaker
• Stereo headphone jack (stereo headphone included)