Convergence means the ‘bringing together’ of disparate ideas and functions, which in the field of mobile technology means the ability of a device, such as a cell phone, to perform multiple tasks and prevent consumers from needing to carry multiple devices at once . More and more, this concept is becoming fashionable when it comes to communication and entertainment devices; while cell phones ten years ago were just phones with a text messaging feature. Today it’s cameras, mp3 players, gaming machines, word processors, and web browsers, eliminating the need for multiple platforms. Unfortunately though, most of these ‘smart phones’ are incredibly bulky to accommodate all the extra features, which means that many of the general users steer clear of them when they want to buy cell phone replacements. Fortunately, Samsung took this into consideration and packed all that functionality into a slim, ergonomically designed phone.
The Samsung i320N is a state-of-the-art PDA cell phone that has everything you need in one package. Obviously, it serves as a highly functional cell phone from Samsung’s industry insiders, but it’s also so much more. The first thing that will strike you about the phone’s design is its QWERTY keyboard. ‘QWERTY’ here refers to the first six keys on most keyboard layouts, meaning you have a full alphabetic keyboard just like the one on your computer. This means faster typing for texts, emails, and documents, if you so choose.
And with the i320N, like many other popular ‘smart phones’, you get the full complement of productivity programs that come with the Windows Mobile 5.0 smartphone operating system, letting you view and edit documents and presentations on the go. This means more productivity on the go, and as a result, the phone is very popular with travelers, meaning they don’t have to pull out their laptop to get to work.
Along with these applications there is software for web browsing and email, here the wireless connection of the cell phone will allow you to check your messages on the go or download important files, and thanks to ‘object push’ you will get automatic updates when you receive new emails, how to receive a text message Thanks to the developer-friendly operating system, it is also possible to download a host of other apps for almost any purpose, so your phone is perfectly suited to your needs. This is also made possible by the option to purchase mobile phone accessories, such as microSD cards for memory expansion.
But as is the spirit of convergence, the i320N not only offers productivity options, it also puts media, entertainment and creative options at your fingertips. Highlights include the 1.3 megapixel camera, which means you’ll always have a camera with you to capture unexpected photos, and the large 2.2-inch LCD screen that lets you watch movies and view your photos.
Unlike other PDA cell phones, the Samsung i320N makes convergence look good with its ultra-slim design and lightweight feel (the phone weighs only 32 grams). If you want all the latest features and still have room in your pocket for your keys, this may be the phone for you, and hopefully the market will see more of it soon.
