Samsung introduced the t709, a sophisticated new slider phone with multimedia capabilities that allows seamless handoffs of mobile data from a wide area cellular network to a wireless local area network (WLAN) using Wi-Fi connectivity. Consumers using the t709 can travel between their home, office or public wireless LAN locations with virtually no data interruptions, meaning fewer glitches when downloading content, surfing the wireless Internet or watching streaming video.

In addition to Wi-Fi connectivity, the t709 works on high-speed EDGE technology, allowing consumers to access, browse and download data files at speeds faster than ordinary GSM handsets. With a built-in speakerphone and speaker-independent voice recognition features, the t709 further enhances productivity by being a hands-free communication device.

The phone in a sleek black compact slider design weighing only 3.3 ounces. The tiny device packs a range of features including a 1.3 megapixel camera, an MP3 player, a video player, dual stereo speakers and an enhanced 262K-color TFT screen, providing a rich, vibrant sound and image to pictures, music, video clips and ringtones.

"Never before have consumers had the kind of freedom in communicating made possible by Samsung's t709," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "Samsung's t709 blazes a trail into the totally wireless world, allowing consumers to stay connected via cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity no matter where they are."

From the logo at the middle of the D-Pad, the phone will be available for T-Mobile network.