Samsung L870 : サムスン、Safariブラウザを採用したスライドフォン『L870』を発表

サムスンは、AppleのWebkitをベースとしたブラウザ（Mobile Safari ブラウザ）を採用した携帯電話を発表、iPhone以外では初めて当ブラウザを使った携帯端末ということになる。それがこの新しいスライドフォン『L870』で、Symbian 9.3をベースとしたS60 3.2モバイルシステムが採用されている。
わずか13.5mmという薄型ボディに、300万画素デジタルカメラを搭載。2.4インチQVGA液晶ディスプレイ、内蔵メモリ100 MB、MicroSDカードスロット（最大4 GB）を装備するほか、FMラジオ、Bluetoothステレオに対応する。対応する通信規格は3G、およびHSDPA。



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SEOUL, KOREA – May 28, 2008 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading mobile phone provider, introduced L870, a S60 embedded Smartphone designed for a life-enhancing experience. With an exquisite stainless steel body fully packed with the most-up-to-date OS applications, L870 will upgrade both style and productivity in everyday life.

Like a tailored pair of suit, every millimeter of L870 is carefully custom-designed to match the user's lifestyle. A magnificent stainless steel body softly brushed with elegant hairline pattern, and a 13.5mm slim and sleek outline, will perfectly complement every outfit and style. A minimalistic key pad that appearing when slides up, is deliberately designed to provide enough spaces between each keys to provide convenience.

Leveraging the capabilities of S60 platform, L870 brings full connectivity and application that surpass expectations for a handset device. The applications and features of the S60 software are not only easy to learn and use, but also enable maximum productivity. With Full-speed internet browser and more than 6,000 open applications are also compatible with L870 to customize the device for each individual's needs.

L870 features many useful Samsung pre-installed applications such as an advanced task manager Checkit, PIMs (Personal information manager) homescreen, Team manager and business card recognition function. With these applications, users will experience better time and life managing experience than ever.

L870 boasts many other latest applications and interfaces. Creative user interface (UI) featuring three different themes, 2.4-inch QVGA TFT display, a 3-megapixel camera, FM radio with RDS, music player and Bluetooth v.2.0 supports are all embedded within L870 for satisfying visual and audio entertainment needs.

"We are happy to compliment our product portfolio with yet another appealing S60 mobile, Samsung L870 that is fully customized with style, performance and user interface," says, Jongin Kim, the Vice President of Mobile Communication Division of Samsung Electronics. "With S60, we can successfully deliver the latest mobile technology with fully customizable applications and the intuitive user interfaces."

Samsung L870 will first be launched in Europe around August, then will continue to be available in all regions where GSM is available.