Samsung Electronics unveiled its new range of portable gadgets at an exclusive media launch on Sep 6. Of course, the gadgets were so irresistible that we, at UrbanWire can’t help but provide you with a sneak peek of these ultra cool toys any tech geek would drool over!

MP3 Players

s5 Weighing only 85g, the successor of the K5 is even slimmer, sleeker and more compact. Available in 2, 4 and 8GB versions in black or white, the 14.95mm thin player has integrated 1.5W stereo speakers and built-in Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity, allowing you to connect to wireless headsets, saving you from the hassle of wires.

The S5 can give you 24 hours of music playtime with earphones and 5 hours with the speakers. It supports audio files in MP3, WMA and even the AAC format, which has only been supported by Apple’s iTunes and iPods… until the S5 came along.

You can play 5.5 hours worth of video files in WMV and MPEG4 formats, so, worry not about being cut off halfway through your favourite movie.

Release date: From October 2007

Recommended Retail Price (RRP): Not Available

T10

A mere 7.9mm thick and weighing only 43g, the super slim and feather-light T10 features a 2-inch crystal clear QVGA resolution screen. The 2GB comes in midnight black, mystic purple, maple red, lime yellow and white cloud, adding dynamism and spunk to your personality. The 4GB is available in midnight black and white cloud, and the 8GB is only available in midnight black.

The T10 is Bluetooth 2.0 enabled, which allows 2 other wireless headsets to be connected to it even with wired earphones plugged in. The player provides 30 hours of music playback, 4 hours of movie playback, and is functionally-packed with additional features like the FM radio, text viewer, JPEG image viewer and voice recorder.

Who said size matters?

Release date: From October 2007

RRP: Not Available

P2

The high resolution 3-inch 16:9 aspect ratio screen displays 30 frames per second in DVD movie format, providing the P2’s seamless and steady video playback for a movie-like experience in your palm.

The 9.9mm thin player, which weighs 85g, is built-in with Bluetooth 2.0, allowing music sharing in the form of 2 other wireless headsets and 1 wired set. With 35 hours of music playback and 5 hours of movie playback, this sleek player is all you need on long bus or train rides.

The P2 features a touch screen graphical user interface, which can react to your gestures using the intuitive EmoTureTM (emotion + gesture) input system. It is available in 2, 4 and 8GB versions in black, white or wine red.

Release Date: From October 2007

RRP: Not Available

Digital cameras

i85
The i85 is perfect for you if you are looking for a multi-purpose device. It features functions like a digital camcorder, MP3 player, portable media player, text viewer, voice recorder and storage device. It has Face Recognition and Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) capabilities, which make the i85 very user-friendly for even the most amateur photographer.

The 8.1 megapixel camera also comes with Samsung’s World Tour Guide and is a perfect travel companion. Images and explanations of famous attractions of more than 2,000 regions in 30 countries can be downloaded from the Internet and stored on the camera, and viewed on the 3-inch LCD screen.

The i85 is available in black, silver, wine red and gold.

Release Date: From October 2007

RRP: Not Available

L83T

Samsung introduces the new ‘L’ series, where function meets affordability. Both the L830 and L83T feature Face Recognition, ASR and Red-eye Fix, along with Samsung’s i-Movie feature. They also have a 2.5-inch intelligent LCD screen that can sense ambient light and will automatically adjust the LCD brightness accordingly.

The 8.1 megapixel L830 and the 8.2 megapixel L83T are both available in silver, red and black.

Release Date: From Oct 2007

RRP: $399 for the L83T and $349 for the L830

NV15
The NV15 and NV20 bring back good old memories with its trendy retro design (however oxymoronic it sounds) and a built in pop-up flash.

Both feature ASR, Face Recognition and the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB), which corrects the brightness of objects automatically by analysing the differences in light intensity. They also feature Samsung’s SmartTouch user interface for easy control and navigation in the camera.

The 10.1 megapixel NV15 and the 12.1 megapixel NV20 are available in royal black.

Release Date: Not Available

RRP: Not Available

Camcorders

DX10

The 380g DX10 has a hybrid DVD-flash memory that combines DVD-burning and 4GB of internal flash memory for 60 minutes of video recording in XP mode, which allows you to record and burn video files directly onto DVDs immediately.

The touch screen LCD, 3D Noise Reduction Filter and Hyper Image Stabiliser make recording and editing very easy, and at the same time giving vivid high-quality images and footages.

Release Date: End of Oct 2007

RRP: Not Available

MX10

The MX10 features 3D Noise Reduction Filter, Electronic Image Stabiliser and an optical zoom that can extend up to 34 times, which makes it very user-friendly.
It comes with Samsung’s EmoSync, which allows you to upload video content directly from the camcorder to your PC via USB. It also has the i-Check feature which allows you to check the remaining battery life at the push of a button, even when the camera is off.

Weighing only 280g, the MX10’s compact frame makes it a very convenient camcorder to have. It is available in black or white.

Release Date: Not Available

RRP: $449

HMX10
The HMX10 and HMX10C are Samsung’s first High Definition (HD) camcorder. The HMX10C is also shock resistant with 8GB of internal flash memory.

The unique swivel grip allows rotation up to 135 degrees for ergonomic high and low-angle shooting, while the 2.7-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen allows easy navigation and editing. The HMX10 can show smooth picture quality even when videos are played back at 2x or 4x the normal speed.

The sleek HMX10 weighs only 310g, making it a sleek companion to record the memorable moments of your life.

Release Date: End of Oct 2007

RRP: Not Available