Mobile ESPN and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the debut of the Samsung ACE, the latest wireless device providing mobile users access to personalized sports news and information, fantasy sports team management and high-quality audio and video content exclusively from Mobile ESPN.

The Samsung ACE features a slim design, measuring just over a half-inch thick and weighing only 3.53 ounces. Made of lightweight magnesium that is both durable and fashionable, the Samsung ACE features ESPN's signature look and feel with a red and black keypad, complete with ESPN's trademark logo and unique numerical font style.

Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung said, "The Samsung ACE(TM) is the perfect companion for Mobile ESPN. This versatile handset combines style with substance, and with broadband-like speeds, it is the ultimate phone for viewing high-quality video with stereo-quality sound."

The Samsung ACE's large QVGA display and stereo speakers are ideal for watching sports clips with full-motion video and rich sound quality. The user interface features easy-to-read icons that instantly link users to the Mobile ESPN sports application, downloads, digital camera features and messaging capabilities.

With the convenient "E" button located in the center of the keypad, users can launch their mobile sports experience with the touch of a button. This exclusive Mobile ESPN feature takes sports fans directly to their personalized sports content, including ESPN BottomLine scores and headlines; favorite teams and player statistics; Gamecast - a live, graphical game representation; customized Mobile ESPN video clips and game highlights; ESPN commentary and analysis; real-time scores; sports alerts and fantasy team management.

With the Samsung ACE, sports enthusiasts will be free to cheer on their favorite teams, thanks to a high-quality speakerphone and built-in Bluetooth wireless capability. The handset also includes enhanced voice recognition, voice memo and a personal calendar - ideal for meetings and reminders. 

Key Features of the new Samsung ACE from Mobile ESPN include:

• Real-time scores, statistics and breaking news alerts
• Interactive fantasy team management
• Exclusive columns from Bill Simmons, John Clayton and more
• High-quality contextual audio and video, including game highlights, analysis and reporting
• ESPN Radio updates every 20 minutes
• Daily SportsNation polls and trivia
• Downloadable team logos, fight songs, ESPN The Magazine covers, ring tones and more
• 1.3 megapixel camera with built-in flash and digital zoom lens Camcorder which captures video in up to 30-second intervals
• Built-in Bluetooth wireless capability
• Large, full-color QVGA Screen - Vibrant 1.8" x 1.4" main TFT display with 262K-colors
• Speakerphone
• High-speed data access
• EVDO Support
• Enhanced voice recognition
• MP3/AAC music player
• Built-in productivity tools, including task list and calendar
• 3.9 X 2.0 X 0.6 inches
• Up to 180 mins talk time