AT&T INTRODUCES SAMSUNG EPIX, THE FIRST SMARTPHONE WITH BUILT-IN OPTICAL MOUSE

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AT&T customers can now have a smartphone of “epix” proportions. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today the availability of the Samsung Epix™, an innovative new smartphone featuring both an advanced touch screen and new optical mouse technology that is powered by AT&T’s 3G network, the nation’s fastest, and the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system.

The Epix, which is available exclusively to AT&T subscribers in the U.S., provides users with a choice of ways to navigate its touch screen, including the first-ever implementation of optical mouse technology on a phone sold in the U.S. Located in the center of the device between the right and left soft keys, the optical mouse allows for quick and easy navigation by simply sweeping a finger over it. To make a selection, a single click will bring users to their desired location within the phone’s menus. The optical mouse can also be switched to a four-way navigation key for more traditional navigation. For those who would rather interact directly with the touch screen, they can either use their finger to navigate or the Epix’s built-in stylus for pinpoint accuracy.

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© Chris Leckness at Mobility Site, 2008. | Permalink]]> http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/10/att-launches-smartphone-of-epix-proportions/feed/ 1 http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/10/ah-man-just-call-it-the-blackjack-iii-please-epix/ http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/10/ah-man-just-call-it-the-blackjack-iii-please-epix/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:36:12 +0000 Chris Leckness http://mobilitysite.com/2008/10/ah-man-just-call-it-the-blackjack-iii-please-epix/ Oh well, so much for what everyone believed to be the “BlackJack III“. Can’t we just stick with a naming scheme? Anyhow, BGR is reporting that the Samsung i907 is coming as the Samsung Epix. That’s not that cool sounding to me. Reminds me of World of Warcraft.

This flyer was uncovered by BGR and shows us that the Epix is a nice looking phone, with a touch screen. I am pretty sure the hardware is very similar to the i780 that was available overseas. Either way, way to go AT&T but stick with naming conventions next time. Thanks.

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