We’ll take our eyes off the big boys out there, and we’ll focus on something a bit closer to home. Just for a minute, we promise. If you find yourself on the United States’ sixth largest wireless carrier, US Cellular, and you’re a fan of Windows Mobile, then we’ve got some good news for you. Samsung and US Cellular have officially announced the Samsung Exec, a business-class smartphone for the employee on the go.
The Samsung Exec is shipping with Windows Mobile 6.5 (and there’s obviously no mention of it getting upgraded to 6.5.3), and it comes with the obvious Microsoft services. If you check your email, you’ll be happy to know that it comes with Microsoft Office Outlook ActiveSync, for both personal and corporate. Additionally, you’ll find PowerPoint, and WordMobile on board, just to make sure that you can take care of all that productivity.
The Exec also features a full QWERTY keyboard that looks pretty roomy and comfortable to type on. It’s got a 2MP camera on the back, which also comes with a camcorder function. There’s also a music player on board, and you can expand the memory with a MicroSD card up to 32GB. You also have Windows Mobile Marketplace, so that’s just an extra bit of goodness for good measure. The Exec is available right now for $169.95 before mail-in rebate, and $99.95 after. Full press release below.
Samsung Mobile and U.S. Cellular® Launch the Samsung Exec™
Feature-Packed Smartphone Equipped with Windows Mobile 6.5 PlatformDALLAS – April 26, 2010 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 the No.1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.2, and U.S. Cellular announce the availability of the Samsung Exec™ (SCH-i225). The Exec is a slim, power-packed smartphone that offers users functionality and a wide array of features.
“Many of our customers are multi-taskers who want smartphones that helps them get their work done even when they’re out of the office,” said Ed Perez, vice-president of marketing and sales for U.S. Cellular. “The Exec delivers on this need and most important, keeps them connected with family and friends.”
Equipped with a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 platform, Exec users can access personal and corporate email through Microsoft Office Outlook® ActiveSync. The Exec also features other Microsoft Office programs including PowerPoint Mobile and WordMobile to increase mobile productivity at work or home. The Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 platform on the Exec allows users to personalize their phone with the Windows Mobile® Device Center, which synchronizes their favorite music, pictures and videos.
The high-speed HTML browser and spacious full QWERTY keyboard on the Exec offers users a powerful entertainment and social networking feature set, including one-touch access to all the latest Widgets and social networking sites like Facebook™, MySpace™, Twitter and Flicker®. The Samsung Exec also has an array of messaging features including text and picture messaging and access to instant messaging through Windows Live™ Messenger.
The 2.0 megapixel camera with camcorder enables users to take photos and videos in an instant, while Bluetooth® capabilities offer users seamless hands-free communication. Additionally, the Exec is equipped with a built-in music player and optional external memory up to 32GB.
Key features of the Samsung Exec include:
Windows Mobile® 6.5 Standard
Microsoft Office Outlook® ActiveSync
Microsoft Internet Explorer ®
Microsoft Windows Live™Messenger
Microsoft Windows Media® Player
Microsoft Windows Marketplace
Adobe Reader LE 2.5
Stereo Bluetooth® Connectivity
2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder
Text, Picture and Video Messaging
Personal Tools: Calendar, Alarms, Anniversary Reminder, Tasks
Optional External Memory Up to 32GB
Up To Talk Time: 8 hours
Dimensions: 4.61” X 2.36” X .45” inchesThe Samsung Exec is available at U.S. Cellular retail locations or at www.uscellular.com. For additional information about the Samsung Exec visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.
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About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visitwww.samsung.com.About U.S. Cellular
The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people’s lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. Those features are delivered 10 times faster over U.S. Cellular’s 3G Mobile Broadband network. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company is the nation’s sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com.You can also check out
U.S. Cellular on Facebook.
