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CES 2005: The Next Big Thing
Samsung's i645 smart phone gets speedy
January 7, 2005; 1:15 p.m.
Samsung i645
The product: Samsung is beefing up its 2005 lineup with the introduction of several smart phones; one such model is the i645. Operating on a CDMA network, this Windows Mobile 2003 smart phone boasts a sleek, clamshell design, 32MB of RAM, and a 1-megapixel camera with flash. Oh, and did we mention its EVDO high-speed data capability (digital only)? Other highlights include:

  • PIM functionality
  • SDIO expansion slot
  • Speakerphone
  • E-mail, text, and multimedia messaging
  • Dual color displays
  • Voice dialing and picture caller ID
The prospects: Following on the success of the Samsung SCH-i600, the i645 shows promise with its feature set and the EVDO capability for faster downloads. That said, we can't wait to get our hands on the i645 to see how it performs. Price, carrier, and availability had not been determined at press time.

By Bonnie Cha, associate editor, CNET Reviews



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