Samsung launches B5702, the newest dual-standby mobile phone

World’s first to support global coverage with Quad-band connectivity

Seoul, Korea, April 8^th, 2009 – Samsung Electronics, a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the Samsung B5702, the newest dual-standby mobile phone, which allows users to operate two SIM cards in one mobile phone simultaneously.

Samsung B5702 offers innovative and easy-to-use dual-standby features. It is the first dual-standby mobile phone that also supports quad-band connectivity, providing truly global coverage to its users. For convenient use, the phone enhances the usability of its dual-standby features. It provides two LED lights that indicate which SIM card is being used by an incoming call, and the interface can be personalized with various themes, melodies, and screensavers to recognize quickly which SIM card is in use. By using the dedicated hot key on the side of the phone, users can easily switch between the SIM cards without rebooting the phone.

Samsung B5702 enables a convenient mobile Internet experience. Users can check their e-mail and documents, and enjoy full Web browsing supported by both SIM cards. The phone also boasts various multimedia functions including an audio player that supports various formats, video recording, a 3-megapixel camera, and an FM radio with Radio Data System (RDS) function. With its slim and elegant design, the phone is a stylish slider phone that measures a mere 17.5mm thick. Its compact size and refined metal finish complete its smart and premium look.

Samsung B5702 will be launched in several markets including in Russia in May 2009.

About Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$105 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of two main business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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