Samsung champions touch screens with 'Champ'

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. recently introduced the Samsung Champ designed for mobile users who are ready to switch to touch technology without breaking the piggy bank.

Users can enjoy the Samsung Champ’s 2.4-inch full touch display and the integrative and intuitive experience that it enables.

The Champ’s simple yet intuitive menu format is designed to fit its compact size and is optimized precisely for the user’s needs.

The main screen features an extended 3x3 widget menu format with options for clock, calendar, shortcuts, and my buddies.

The touch screen is also ideal for SMS with friends, downloading apps from Samsung Apps, or playing Java-based video games.

Users will be pleased to learn that despite its affordable price point, the Samsung Champ offers a rich feature set.

The Samsung Champ enables an immersive music experience with a built-in wireless FM radio, 3D sound effects and a dual loud speaker. With its long battery life, consumers won’t have to sacrifice portability and can enjoy hours of multimedia use. Users can download Java applications from Samsung Apps and enjoy embedded Java apps.

The Samsung Champ also offers Bluetooth, a micro SD card slot with up to 8GB of memory and comes complete with headset and charger. Consumers can also enjoy the 1.3-MP built-in camera.

The Samsung Champ is designed for young individuals who seek innovative and productive ways of using their mobile phones.

With a stylish and ultra compact design, the Samsung Champ is a portable solution for users who will no longer need to sacrifice design for rich features.

The device also has a curved form factor and comfortable grip and consumers can choose from a variety of colors: deep black, espresso brown, sweet pink or chic white.

“With the launch of the Samsung Champ, we will strengthen our leadership within the overall touch-screen handset category. The Champ is a perfect option for mobile users who want to snap up a full touch phone for the first time. With the perfect marriage of technology, design and price, the Samsung Champ will surely be the touch phone all bar users will be tempted to switch to,” said Glenn Glinoga, director of Samsung Mobile Philippines.