Samsung a867 "Eternity" from AT&T

[MattyBoy]

Samsung keeps releasing interesting devices. AT&T has prepared to launch a phone from Samsung named Samsung A867 and will be releasing it later this month. Instead of using Windows operating system, it will use its proprietary feature phone OS to run the mobile.

This new model will probably be marketed as Samsung Eternity. It features with a 3.2-inch touchscreen, and an integrated 3-megapixel cam. It also includes 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot. It also involves a "light pipe" at the bottom used to indicate status for new emails, text messages, etc.

[Jeffrey]

The premier communications holding company, AT&T has announced the launch of the highly anticipated advanced touch-screen phone, named as Samsung Eternity (SGH-A867), which supports an award-winning service from MediaFLO USA - AT&T Mobile TV.

“Eternity can provide endless entertainment options for AT&T customers,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices for AT&T’s Mobility and Consumer operations. “Our customers are looking for mobile phones to be a remote control for their life, bringing music, the Internet, GPS navigation and even TV with them on the go.”

Impressive Highlights Of Samsung Eternity From AT&T:

• Large, vivid 3.2-inch WQVGA touch screen display with haptic support
• On-screen full-touch QWERTY keyboard
• 3 megapixel camera with video capture
• Samsung’s unique TouchWiz user interface allows for quick access to your favorite features
• Advanced messaging capabilities, including Mobile Email and instant messaging (Yahoo!, Windows Live, AOL)
• Bluetooth technology with A2DP stereo support
• microSD memory card slot supporting up to 8GB
• Capable of Video Share calling, AT&T Navigator, AT&T Mobile Music with Napster Mobile as well as AT&T Mobile TV
• Supports an accelerometer that will automatically detect motion and the orientation of the cellphone
• Full HTML web browser
• Talk time - Up to 5 hours ; Standby time - Up to 250 hours

“The Eternity brings the big screen to the palm of your hand,” said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. “This touch-screen mobile TV handset is part of Samsung’s TouchWiz line of phones and keeps you entertained and connected on the go.”

The new Samsung Eternity mobile phone which measures 4.3″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″ and weights at 3.88 ounces is now available through AT&T for $149.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and 2-year contract.