• Samsung Infuse 4G To Hit AT&T On May 15th For $200

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    Thursday, May 5th, 2011

    Hurrah! While it’s no secret that AT&T has been planning to offer up the Samsung Infuse 4G (with its absolutely gigantic 4.5″ Super AMOLED Plus display and 1.2 Ghz CPU), they’ve kept two little details under wraps: the price, and the launch date.

    Consider those bits unwrapped. At a press conference in New York this afternoon, Samsung and AT&T have confirmed that the Samsung Infuse 4G should hit the shelves on May 15th for $200 bucks on a 2-year contract.

    Full press release behind the jump.

    The Specs:
    Key Specifications
    • Android™ 2.2 platform
    • 4G: HSDPA CAT 14 and HSUPA CAT 6
    • 8.9 mm to 9.24mm thin
    • UMTS 850/1900/2100
    • GSM 850/900/1800/1900
    • 1.2 GHz processor
    • 4.5-inch Super AMOLED™ Plus screen
    • 8-megapixel camera with HD 720p video camera and 1.3-megapixel front facing camera
    • Virtual QWERTY keyboard
    • Expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD card
    • Text/Picture and Video Messaging support
    • Samsung Media Hub, U-verse Mobile, U-verse Live TV, and Angry Birds

    BIGGEST YET THINNEST, SAMSUNG INFUSE™ 4G DEBUTS MAY 15

    Exclusive Angry Birds Version to be Featured on the Nation’s Thinnest 4G Smartphone with
    Largest AT&T Display

    DALLAS, May 5, 2011 — AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the
    No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung
    Infuse™ 4G.

    Key Facts

    Exclusive to AT&T customers, the Samsung Infuse 4G will be the nation’s thinnest 4G
    smartphone at 8.99mm at its thinnest.
    Delivers the largest display in AT&T’s smartphone portfolio with a brilliant 4.5-inch screen
    featuring next-generation Super AMOLED™ Plus technology.
    Powered by a 1.2 GHz processor and the Android™ 2.2 platform, the Samsung Infuse 4G also
    boasts an 8-megapixel camera, and a $25 credit to download movie content from Samsung
    Media Hub.
    Pre-loaded version of Angry Birds features an exclusive hidden level for Infuse 4G customers.
    Samsung Infuse 4G will be available in AT&T company-owned stores and online at
    http://www.wireless.att.com on May 15 and will cost $199.99 with a two-year contract and no mail-in
    rebate. (Minimum $15 data plan required)

    Customer Benefits

    The Samsung Infuse 4G will be the thinnest 4G smartphone available in the U.S. and will feature
    the largest screen — at 4.5 inches — in AT&T’s smartphone lineup, and the largest touch screen on
    any Samsung phone. Powered by a 1.2 GHz application processor and running the Android 2.2
    platform, the device delivers a brilliant display using Samsung’s next-generation Super AMOLED™
    Plus technology which features 50 percent more sub-pixels for better contrast. The display also offers
    unmatched outdoor viewing quality, even in the brightest sunlight.

    With the Infuse 4G, Samsung and AT&T are raising the stakes on pre-loaded content that is not
    available on any other device. In collaboration with Rovio, the Infuse 4G will feature a special edition
    of Angry Birds pre-loaded on the smartphone. Players can unlock a special “Golden Egg” level of the
    game, and once the special level is completed, users can register to win Samsung prizes exclusive to
    Infuse 4G users.**

    The smartphone also includes an 8-megapixel camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that
    shoots HD video with incredible detail. A front facing camera is perfect for self portraits or video chat.
    Customers can also watch hit movies and TV shows from preloaded apps like Samsung Media Hub, U-
    verse Mobile and U-verse Live TV.

    The first 500,000 Infuse 4G units sold will include a $25 voucher for consumers to get started on
    downloading content from Media Hub. With Media Hub’s progressive downloading feature, users can
    start watching their content almost immediately as the rest of the file downloads to the Infuse 4G. Plus,
    all Media Hub content can be shared among five Media Hub-enabled devices on the same account.
    The Infuse 4G also comes with a 2GB microSD card with preloaded trailers for upcoming summer
    movies.

    Compatible with the Infuse 4G and other devices on the Android 2.2 platform or better, AT&T has also
    launched a new, fun app called JustUs. The app combines both social media and text activity from five
    favorite contacts into an animated wallpaper, keeping users better connected with those that matter
    most. Customers can download the app for free in Android Market today.

    Quotes

    “The 4.5-inch screen on Infuse 4G is enhanced further with Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus
    technology. Colors are rich and bright, even while outdoors in sunlight,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice
    president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “When you juxtapose that with the fact that
    it’s the thinnest 4G smartphone out there today, it’s an incredibly compelling choice for our customers.”

    “When you combine the powerful 1.2 GHz application processor with AT&T’s advanced 4G network,
    this device will truly be the fastest smartphone Samsung has ever created with AT&T,” said Omar
    Khan, chief technology officer & chief product officer for Samsung Mobile. “The Infuse 4G is our
    latest example of Samsung’s global leadership in Android platform smartphones. With every Android
    smartphone that we launch, we’re bringing something new and exciting to the market.”

    Smartphone Portfolio

    AT&T is a pioneer in smartphones and devices and expects to widen its portfolio in 2011. In January,
    AT&T committed to introducing 20 4G devices and 12 additional Android devices by the end of the
    year. Samsung Infuse 4G will be one of several new 4G devices that have been offered to AT&T
    customers in the first half of 2011.

    Samsung Infuse 4G Accessories

    To prepare for the arrival of the Samsung Infuse 4G in AT&T stores, the company has prepared a
    robust lineup of 14 fashionable and functional accessories including multiple case options, a vehicle
    mount and desk mount. All accessories are available in AT&T company-owned stores and online at
    http://www.wireless.att.com. For more details on the lineup visit http://www.att.com/mobilephones-news.

    Key Specifications
    • Android™ 2.2 platform
    • 4G: HSDPA CAT 14 and HSUPA CAT 6
    • 8.9 mm to 9.24mm thin
    • UMTS 850/1900/2100
    • GSM 850/900/1800/1900
    • 1.2 GHz processor
    • 4.5-inch Super AMOLED™ Plus screen
    • 8-megapixel camera with HD 720p video camera and 1.3-megapixel front facing camera
    • Virtual QWERTY keyboard
    • Expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD card
    • Text/Picture and Video Messaging support
    • Samsung Media Hub, U-verse Mobile, U-verse Live TV, and Angry Birds

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