The Samsung Memoir (also called the SGH-T929) is a handset aimed exclusively at the T-Mobile network in the US. Right at the moment, there are frustratingly few hard specifications for this device. Clearly, this is a touchscreen phone with a wide display, plus an 8 megapixel camera with a Xenon flash. The rumours are that this is a 1700 MHz UMTS (3G) device with GPS, but we don't know this for sure.
Samsung Memoir (SGH-T929)
We can tell you that it measures 106 x 54 x 14mm and the Memoir weighs in at 125 grams. Maximum talktime is about 8 hours (presumably on GSM), and standby time is up to 9 days.
Broadly speaking, the Memoir appears to be a US take on the Samsung M8800 Pixon, although it is clearly cosmetically different. It's clearly not a Windows Mobile device like the Omnia.
We don't have any definite word on pricing or availability, but the Memoir looks like it should be an effective competitor to AT&T's iPhone.
Samsung Memoir (SGH-T929) provisional specifications
Available:
Q1 / Q2 2009
Network:
GSM + UMTS
Data:
GPRS + EDGE + UMTS
Screen:
240 x 400 pixels (not verified)
Camera:
8 megapixels
Size:
PDA style device
106 x 54 x 14mm / 125 grams
Bluetooth:
Yes
Memory card:
Yes
Infra-red:
No
Polyphonic:
Yes
Java:
Yes
GPS:
Yes (not verified)
Battery life:
8 hours talk / 9 days standby (GSM)
