Samsung unveils SPH-P9000 Deluxe its latest mobile device at the Mobile WiMax Summit 2006 in Paris, France. This is a handheld category gizmo, rather than traditional mobile device. This new gizmo utilizes WiMax and CDMA EV-DO Technology. WiMAX is way faster than our widely used traditional cellular technology and longer rage than Wi-Fi. CDMA EV-DO technology provides mobile phone connection for voice communication.

WiMAX is abbreviation of “Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access” according to the WiMAX Forum. WimAx can handle both mobile device and data content more efficiently and faster than Wi-Fi. WiMAX antenna equipment can “share” a cell tower without compromising the function of cellular arrays already installed. You can find more information on WiMax from the forum.

The SPH-P9000 comes with a QWERTY keyboard for painless typing and internet surfing, while the MP3 player function, VOD, and camera function provide a quick access to multimedia entertainment. The five inch WVGA screen is prepared for movie and document viewing, while the 30GB hard drive stores music, movies, and documents.

SPH-P9000 announced specifications are:

Standard
Mobile WiMAX / CDMA 1x EV-DO
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
5” WVGA LCD
Features
1GHz (Transmeta) CPU
QWERTY Keyboard
Bluetooth® (Class1) with BT Messenger
Mini USB / 24 pin Connector
Extended I/O Pack
2980mAh / 7200mAh Battery
Storage
30GB Embedded
Size & Weight
143 x 92 x 29.7 mm
560g

SPH-P9000 will be launched in Korea first half of 2007. That means rest of the world has to wait a little while longer than Korean consumers.

[tags]WiMAX, Samsung, SPH-P9000, Mobile device, handheld, gizmo [/tags]