Short Take: Virgin Mobile, Samsung launch MP3 cell phone
Virgin Mobile and Samsung have released what they call the world's first mobile phone with a built-in MP3 player. The SGH-M100, which costs $515, has 32MB of data storage and can hold up to eight songs. It also features a calendar, to-do list and wireless headphones. The phone is currently available in Europe, South Africa and parts of Asia, according to Samsung's Web site.
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Virgin Mobile and Samsung have released what they call the world's first mobile phone with a built-in MP3 player. The SGH-M100, which costs $515, has 32MB of data storage and can hold up to eight songs. It also features a calendar, to-do list and wireless headphones. The phone is currently available in Europe, South Africa and parts of Asia, according to Samsung's Web site.