Samsung fans can dig their feet deep into this piece of information. Samsung has decided to expand their array of handsets by launching one more line-up of mobile phones. This new collection of phones is called Samsung Shark. The first handsets for this Shark range include the candy bar Shark S5350 and slider phones, devices Shark 2 S5550 and Shark 3 S3550.
The Shark series is designed to cater to the needs of energetic and entertainment buffs for whom fashion and design is as vital as regular access to social networking sites, family and friends.
“The Shark Series is designed to meet the needs of active, style-conscious users who demand constant connection with their peers. The Shark Series will not only keep these users up-to-date with the latest news and information important to them, but also allows them to express their own style and distinctive personal taste,” commented, Younghee Lee, Vice President of Mobile Marketing, Samsung Electronics.
Now direct shortcuts are positioned on the display screen, thus enabling users with an effortless one-click log on to Facebook, MySpace, and other desired sites. Samsung Communities software facilitates users to upload and share photos and personal videos to worldwide SNS or photo sharing websites swiftly and effortlessly. In the meantime, speedy and easy access to popular websites such as Flickr, Picasa, Photobucket, and YouTube, promote surfing and viewing while on the go.
The Shark series offers security solutions to busy users via attributes counting Mobile Tracker, which assists in tracking a misplaced or stolen mobile by warning the user whenever the SIM card is changed. Additionally, an SOS Message can be programmed to mail a distress alert to a pre-selected emergency contact, thereby facilitating swift and subtle needs for help.
One of the first devices is the Shark S5350. It is an SNS-enabled sleek metal candy bar. This handset’s smooth curves, metallic finish and inimitable, asymmetric design relaunch the feel of the candy bar mobiles. The curved and ergonomic shape seems to offer an improved grip and the handset is quite slim i.e. only 11.9mm. This chic phone is filled with various features from entertainment, fun, music as well as various other superior camera attributes. Upgraded Graphic User Interface (GUI) designs contribute to exhilarating and fashionable innovative looks for the mobile interface. Users can also select from an assortment of modern and stylish themes to go well with their personal style. The Shark also includes a 3.2 megapixel camera that can record video. Furthermore, the device sports a Multi-instant messenger which can merge all of the user’s accounts for GTalk, AIM, and Palringo Chat into one user-friendly application for immediate interaction with all friends.
Shark 2 S5550 is a futuristic fluid Slider with AMOLED screen. This handset sports a well-crafted combination of extrusion, Kevlar, and metallic surface. This in turn generates a powerful and chiseled look. The life-like colors are blended with a wide viewing angle. It is ideal for sharing and seeing images and videos. The mobile phone comes with a 5 megapixel camera with Auto Focus. Video can also arrested at 30fps for stable playback and recorded in QVGA resolution. The other attributes comprise of 110MB internal memory and an external microSD slot up to 8GB. Also like all other handsets, this too comes with Bluetooth and USB. Even this device is available with Multi-instant messenger and a SNS shortcut menu.
The Shark 3 S3550 has a decorative metallic back cover that provides a first-class look from all angles, while the compact size can improve portability and ergonomic comfort. The slender and smooth exterior is balanced by better function due to a superior user interface. A new ground-breaking UI includes a supplementary soft key added in the bottom center. Other features like message composition and efficient layout augment visibility and readability of the menu screens. Additionally, instant messenger and various SNS enablers are available with the mobile phone. The Shark 3 sports a 2 megapixel camera and the 40MB of en suite memory with a microSD up to 8GB.
2010 seems to be quite an eventful year for Samsung what with all these mobile phones being launched.