Samsung Cetus confirms Windows Phone 7 video call support

July 30, 2010 | By Surur

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Usually a device’s Bluetooth SIG entry reveals little more than a code name, but in the case of the Samsung SGH-i917 it seems Samsung’s writers were much more generous with the information, revealing a well specified device and also answering some questions along the way.

The Samsung SGH-i917 is a Windows Phone 7 device with a 4 inch AMOLED WVGA screen, 5 megapixel camera ( we can probably assume 720p video recording) and most interestingly a front-facing VGA camera. As far as we know Microsoft’s hardware requirements do not include this feature, which suggests a) device makers can deviate by adding features Microsoft did not specify and b) this goes further to include software support for those features, meaning even if Microsoft is not nimble enough to jump on every new technology fashion, OEMs can still make sure their devices are competitive when they hit the market.

With the device set to come to North America, are our American readers ready to order? Let us know below.

Via Engadget.com

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efjay

If this comes to T-mobile in a non-iphone clone design I would definitely give it a look.
sdfghj

why don't they do FM transmitter like nokia has been for a while? that would be a killer feature
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=698889266 Fred Szibdat

I'm starting to really like the Dell. Samsung has a great screen. But nothing else makes sense with the tech. I want a full keyboard. And I'd like a bigger screen too. I use my phone more for data, than for calling.

So, I'm torn. I like the software, but the phones are all underwhelming. THey are ALL black. And they ALL look like iPhones. Can't we even get a silver one?
TekDragon

Hard to say 1. without seeing it and 2. without knowing what carrier it will be on. It sounds good so far, but I still think I want a physical keyboard. I'm still wanting the Lightning, but don't know how I'll be able to get one as T-Mobile and AT&T aren't available here.
smoothcrooner

No Super AMOLED?, No way. Where is the love for WP7, Samsung? 5MP camera?, even the Taylor, the demo phone has got an 8 MP camera.

If this phone doesn't come with a Super AMOLED, then I'm definately getting the Dell lightning or an HTC phone for sure.

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