Samsung NEXiO S160 transcends the typical PDA

[RommelS]

Source: Samsungelectronics.com

Samsung NEXiO S160 transcends the typical PDA
New NEXiO features first-in-class 5i" high-resolution LCD display and built-in WLAN



Hong Kong - February 19, 2003 - Building on its tradition of innovation in digital technology, Samsung has today announced the launch of the next generation mobile office, the NEXiO S160, offering users a true Internet experience anywhere and anytime and the most advanced mobile applications. Samsung¡¦s NEXiO S160 features the first-in-its-class 5¡¨ high-resolution LCD display combined with a built-in WLAN module, transcending the technical boundaries of a typical personal digital assistant (PDA), and helping today¡¦s mobile professionals who are frequently away from the office keep abreast of critical data.

Mr. Steven Yu, General Manager, Samsung Electronics H.K. Co. Ltd., said, ¡§In today¡¦s mobile era, users are demanding robust handheld devices to help them stay on top of their critical data from anywhere. In 2002, the market size for PDA devices reached 125,000 , while the overall market is pegged to increase by not less than 15% over the next few years. With the NEXiO, Samsung is addressing the needs of mobile professionals who desire access to rich wireless content. By virtue of our premier technology, Samsung is bringing handheld device users more than the typical PDA and providing greater mobility than can be had from a laptop computer, helping Samsung users outperform their competition in the business landscape.¡¨

The sleek device features a 5¡¨ high-res LCD display
Ergonomically constructed, the Samsung NEXiO S160 features a stylish design and multiple functionality in a compact silvery case. The NEXiO S160 features an 800 ¡Ñ 480 WVGA screen, giving it incredibly high resolution never before seen in a handheld. The landscape screen allows users to simply browse the Internet without scrolling left and right. In addition, the cutting-edge transflective TFT LCD ensures picture quality, distinct readability and real natural colours.

Powerful wireless connectivity
Many venues and premises nowadays are installing WLAN systems to facilitate wireless data access. As a result, NEXiO S160 users can enjoy seamless Internet access when they are on the road. The Samsung NEXiO S160 also comes with an integrated WLAN module (802.11b) which supports high speed data transmission of up to 11Mbps on Internet and Intranet.

Full suite of applications
The Samsung NEXiO S160 utilizes Microsoft¡¦s CE.NET operating system, offering a full suite of applications for personal information management and digital entertainment. NEXiO is pre-installed with all the essential office tools including Word, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint Viewer and PDF Viewer, delivering the true desktop experience in a highly mobile device. The NEXiO S160 features a high-resolution transflective TFT LCD screen of 800 x 480 and gives the finest pictures in landscape format, making it a particularly ideal device for engineers, architects and graphic designers. With its combination horizontal display and I.E. 5.5 interface, the NEXiO S160 provides a true mobile Internet experience. With its embedded VGA port, the NEXiO can also connect to projectors to provide image at a resolution of up to 800 x 600, making NEXiO the ideal replacement for sub-notebook PCs for management professionals who frequently conduct presentations.

Various expandability
Samsung NEXiO S160 is highly expandable and provides standard interfaces for add-in functionality. The integrated CF type II slot makes it possible to use lots of CF type II accessories and offers a much larger memory space. PC cards can also be supported by attaching the PCMCIA adapter through the PCMCIA port.

For further information, please log on to http://www.samsungelectronics.com.hk/pda/s160.html or contact Samsung at 2862-6008.


About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, and digital convergence technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 64,000 people in 89 offices in 47 countries. The company is the world's largest producer of memory chips, TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones, monitors and VCRs. Samsung Electronics consists of four main business units: Digital Media Network, Device Solution Network, Telecommunication Network and Digital Appliance Network Businesses. For more information, please visit http:// www.samsungelectronics.com

[RommelS]

Special thanks to Jenneth from Jenneth.info for achieving the image used above.
Jenneth is a freelance Pocket PC writer for an Australian computer magazine.
Check her site at www.jenneth.info.

[RommelS]

Specifications:

OS: Microsoft Windows CE .NET (4.1)
CPU: Intel PXA250 400MHz
Display: 5 inch Transflective WVGA TFT LCD(800*480, 64k color)
Memory: Flash ROM 64MB(NAND type) / SDRAM 128MB
Wireless Comm: Built-in WLAN(802.11b) Module, Wi-Fi Certified Interface: CF Type ll Card Slot / USB docking port (PC sync.,VGA-out, Power charging)
Battery: Li-polymer 1500mAh (rechargeable)
Key Button: 5-Way key for easy navigation (4 directional + 1 action) / 3 Programmable Hot Keys / Hold switch
Cover: Leather cover / Keyboard (Optional)
Size: 155 x 91 x 13 mm (w/ Leather Cover)
Weight: 250 g (include Battery & Leather Cover)

Included Accessories
- USB Cradle
- AC Adapter
- USB Data Cable
- VGA Output Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- NEXiO S160 CD-ROM
- Leather Cover
- Portable Quick stand
- Stereo Ear-Microphone

Optional Accessories Extended Battery
- Li-polymer 2000mAH
- Attaches to the back of NEXiO

Keyboard
- 53 key QWERTY style keyboard for easy data entry
- Provides Hard Cover for NEXiO

PCMCIA Adapter
- PCMCIA type I, II support
- Li-ion battery built-in (900mAH)

[Starscream]

i dont think i want to know the price... but i still want one.. thats pretty damn sweet.

[JTMoney]

The price is approx. $920 USD based on current currency conversion rates. The Samsung site lists the MSRP as 7180 HKD (Hong Kong Dollars).

JT$

[JTMoney]

Originally posted by RommelS@Feb 21 2003, 02:56 AM
Special thanks to Jenneth from Jenneth.info for achieving the image used above.
Jenneth is a freelance Pocket PC writer for an Australian computer magazine.
Check her site at www.jenneth.info.

Super cute.

JT$

[RommelS]

I want one. Will it take my love away from Pocket PC. I don't think so because I just receive my Tablet PC yesterday, and I'm still here working on this site. LOL

I love Pocket PC.

[DarkEmerald]

Oh wow! I feel my heart go pitter-pat. :wub:

I love my Axim, but I'm not that loyal. The Holy Grail is a portable computer that is both real portable and a real computer, and I'll loyal to whatever I can afford that approaches that goal.

If my metric conversion is correct, this little darlin' weighs under 10 ounces. That's just sweet.

[2_hotty]

That owns. Plain and simple. That just flat out owns.

[JTMoney]

Originally posted by DarkEmerald@Feb 21 2003, 05:12 PM
Oh wow! I feel my heart go pitter-pat. :wub:

I love my Axim, but I'm not that loyal. The Holy Grail is a portable computer that is both real portable and a real computer, and I'll loyal to whatever I can afford that approaches that goal.

If my metric conversion is correct, this little darlin' weighs under 10 ounces. That's just sweet.

Agreed, though I would add that the Holy Grail for me is something that is not only real portable and a real computer, but both those things while not requiring me to stop what I'm doing to use them.

There was a study just completed about a sort of "tunnel mind" that drivers get when using a cell phone. The study found that people can't do both things at once...they fixate on the phone and their conversation, to the exclusion of driving. Which is bad.

Same with all portable PCs/PDAs right now. Each and every one of them requires you to STOP being mobile, STOP doing whatever it is that you are doing, and use them. Which is bad.

I can't wait for the first company to come up with something like this, but with an I/O method that fully integrates into my life and my lifestyle, so that I can use it while I live, instead of being required to stop living (even for two seconds) to use it.

JT$