Samsung and Clearwire have announced the Samsung Mondi,
Mobile WiMAX-enabled handheld device aka Mobile Internet Device or MID.
The touchscreen
Mondi, which is Latin for "world," is designed for use with the Clear
Mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire in the activated markets of
Atlanta, Las Vegas, Portland, OR and future WiMAX markets.
The Samsung Mondi can offer upload and download speeds that double
comparable devices running on 3G networks while taking advantage of the
widespread connectivity of Mobile WiMAX. The Mondi is also equipped
with Wi-Fi.
Available in a solid black finish, this device slides open
horizontally to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The Mondi is packed with
multimedia features that offer instant access to email, Internet,
video content and business applications. The device also supports
various services including Fring, Gypsii, and Windows Live Messenger.
The Mondi is equipped for GPS Navigation through Route 66, providing
turn-by-turn directions.
The Mondi's compact design provides the user with a more mobile form
factor and ease-of-use than the typical laptop or netbook. While it is
small enough to fit into the user's hand or pocket, the Mondi packs an
impressive Web browser, powered by Opera 9.5, which takes full
advantage of the device's 4.3-inch touch screen.
The Mondi is completely customizable, thanks to a set of widgets
that can be dragged and dropped anywhere on the display screen for easy
viewing and use. The Mondi is also an excellent device for work or for
play. Wi-Fi connectivity offers the business user fast and simple
connections to Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile and many other vertical
business applications outside the Clear service area.
"With the Samsung Mondi, people can take advantage of powerful
broadband speeds to access familiar, easy-to-use software like
Microsoft Office Mobile on a sleek, new mobile Internet device," said
Stephanie Ferguson, general manager of the Business Experiences Team at
Microsoft Corp.
Starting August 1, 2009, the Samsung Mondi will be available at
Clearwire retail outlets and select Best Buy stores located in Atlanta,
Las Vegas and Portland, OR.