Even more Android: Galaxy Spica debuts in Canada

Samsung Mobile, announced Canadian availability of the sleek and stylish Galaxy Spica touchscreen mobile device.  Available exclusively through Rogers Communications Inc., Galaxy Spica is Samsung’s latest Android-powered smartphone, offering the perfect mix of cutting-edge technology, customizable features, time-saving functions, social capabilities and access to thousands of popular applications and games.

 

“Whether it’s friends, family, work or all of the above, this is the ideal device to keep in touch with what really matters in life,” said Paul Brannen, general manager, Samsung Mobile. “Designed with multi-tasking in mind, the Samsung Galaxy Spica is perfect for users who seek a powerful and fast mobile experience that connects the various moving dots in one’s life.”

 

The Galaxy Spica is a slim and compact Android-powered smartphone that offers seamless connectivity with access to Google mobile services and popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Users can select from thousands of applications available through Android-market and the device’s powerful 800 MHZ application processor ensures fast performing apps, quick response times and uninterrupted multitasking.  The intuitive and responsive 3.2” touchscreen makes operation a breeze and enables users to easily navigate and scroll through features and menus.

 

The device supports the full suite of Google services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Google Talk. Also, offered for the first time on a Samsung Android-powered device, DivX enables easy video display in a wide variety formats without the hassle of file conversions.

 

On-board email client software is another key multitasking enabler, allowing users the freedom to remain up-to-date with important emails, appointments and tasks as they travel and a powerful 1500 mAh Lithium-Ion battery provides up to seven hours of talk time and ten days of standby time.  The device also comes equipped with DNSe 2.0, Samsung’s proprietary audio enhancement technology, for better sound quality and a 3.5 mm ear jack.

 

Availability and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Spica currently sells for $79.99 on three-year voice and data activations with minimum combined monthly service fees of $45. It is available for purchase at participating Rogers dealers and retail locations across Canada or online at www.rogers.com.

Product Specifications

 

Samsung Galaxy Spica (SGH-I5700)

 

Network HSDPA 3.6Mbps (850/1900/2100)

EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900)

OS Android (ver. Android 1.5)

Display 3.2” HVGA(320x480) TFT

Camera 3MP Camera (Auto Focus)

Video / Audio Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV,DivX

Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

Value Added

 Features

Full Web Browser, Google Search, GPS (Google Maps), Email (Gmail, POP3, IMAP4, SMTP),

YouTube, Google Talk, Android Market, 800MHz processor, Moxier ActiveSync client (push email, calendar, contacts), 3.5mm Ear jack

Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.1, USB 2.0 HS, Power Charging, MicroUSB, WiFi

Memory Internal memory: 180MB

External memory: Micro SD (Up to 32GB)

Battery 1500 mAh

Size 115 x 57 x 12.9mm

* Android, Google, Android Market, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc.