Samsung SCH-M740 Featuring HSUPA

[Nurhisham Hussein]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/04/08/samsungs-sch-m470-puts-windows-mobile-in-the-upload-fast-lane/' target='_blank'>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/...load-fast-lane/</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;Sliders with numeric keypads aren't exactly the most common form factor for Windows Mobile handsets to begin with, but throw in some HSUPA and you've got a very rare combo indeed. Samsung's SCH-M470 fits that most unusual bill, throwing in a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and WiFi -- not to say you'll necessarily need it while you're cruising along at the sickeningly fast speeds the HSPA specification originally intended.&quot;</em><br /><br /><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/spt/auto/1207877167.usr14226.jpg" alt="" /> <br /><br />The kicker here is that the SCH-M740 (what an appealing name - not!) will only be available in Korea. I read a report the other day that there's now over 300 devices available globally with HSDPA, but only just over 60 with HSPA (i.e. HSDPA + HSUPA). What's the difference? Broadband level upload speeds, that's what - if you've ever tried transferring files while mobile or put up a big email attachment, you'll immediately see the benefit of this. Oh, and the phone doesn't look to bad either, if not quite as sexy as the Touch Dual - or the girls showing it off ;).

[Darren Blade]

This slider phone style is truely practical in nearly all use situations IMHO.

Samsung have used this to good effect for some time now.
The 2mp camera is hidden behind the top of the screen when the slider is closed and as such protects it from damage.

According to the manual http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200803/20080328163923359_SCH-M470_Rev.1.1_080328.pdf for the SCH-M470 on the Samsung site, the microSD slot is under the back cover. Maximum 2GB capacity.

One gripe is the stylus ... a short fat telescopic pen attached to the phone with a lanyard!!!

That apart, the SCH-M470 still looks stylish and practical.

Here are the specs so far;
Specifications and characteristics
Products
Using frequency range
Transmit (TX): 1942.8 to 1977.2MHz
Receive (RX): 2132.8 to 2167.2MHz
Frequency accuracy within ± 300Hz
Dimensions (mm) When equipped with standard battery 101.5 (L) X 53 (W) X 16.8 (H)
Weight 110g (± 1g)
Battery Standard (1100mAh) or Large (1300mAh)
Display LCD 2.4" (61.2 mm) 65K Color TFT (320x240)
Wireless LAN Using frequency range 2400 to 2483.5MHz
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

Personally I would have gone with the HTC Touch Dual...but its lack of wifi stopped that. Now if Samsung plan to release an english version of the SCH-M470 for AU/NZ then I will most probably have to get one!