Samsung A990

Samsung A990Popgadget takes a look at the Samsung A990, a clamshell camera phone that Verizon Wireless supports. While it is not really a review, they do put forth some interesting thoughts on the device.

My favorite new Samsung default feature is a translational text mode for business cards. Just shoot a photo of a business card and the phone’s software is able to interpret the text to automatically add a new entry to the phone’s contact list.

Verizon definitely has the right idea. The company has also been making a push to educate consumers on their VZ Navigator system that uses GPS chips in the phone to provide real-time driving directions. Seeing as how a single device is now able to provide a telephone, a high quality camera, mp3’s, web access, and driving directions, there may not be many other devices that I need to buy. Mark my words: the company that is able to reduce the number of devices I carry to exactly one will be the winner of the technology wars.

The A990 is a 3.2 megapixel digital camera slapped inside a small clamshell body. Currently, it is one of the highest, if not the highest, resolution you can get in a camera phone in the American marketplace. It also supports MP3 playback, basic video recording, and web access. It supports microSD and TransFlash memory cards.

July 13th, 2006 Posted by David in Samsung at 10:20 am 2 Comments »
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2 Comments »

  1. WOW! What an awesome piece of equipment! Finally, a great phone AND great camera in one nice package!
    This phone just feels good in your hand. It is a great fit around your face when talking on the handset. The speakerphone is super loud…enough volume to be able to hear someone while driving down a freeway.
    And the camera…fantastic! Of course, my daughter just bought a compact Nikon 6.0 megapixel camera and it takes awesome shots…BUT…she doesn’t have a phone on it!
    The A990 camera is 3.2 mp, and is wonderful, PRINTABLE quality. It even has autofocus…which will take just a little getting used to, but worth it!
    Yes, the A990 is a little pricey, but have you seen what just that quality camera sells for without a phone?
    This phone is worth every penny! Thanks Samsung! Now if Verizon would loosen up the Bluetooth OBEX a bit, I would rate it a 12 on a scale of 10!!!

    Comment by Joe — July 20, 2006 @ 9:26 pm

  2. when is this going to be released in england? and does ne1 no if this is as good or better than the nokia n93? which 1 is betta

    Comment by nicole — September 21, 2006 @ 1:10 pm

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