Samsung intros internet-enabled SMT-i8080 phone

LCD-packin' phones with internet connectivity have certainly been around the block, and while we can't imagine the demand being extraordinarily high 'round these parts, Samsung is probably hoping that a few folks in Hong Kong take interest in the SMT-i8080. The IP phone reportedly enables users to view TV on the screen, video-conference with others, tune into music, shop online (for realz?), and even reserve movie tickets. Granted, the more technically adept may prefer a more fleshed out interface to handle the aforementioned duties, but we certainly wouldn't quetch if The Man replaced our current cubical phone with this gem.

[Via MobileWhack]

[Mike @ Aug 14th 2007 1:41PM]

This phone looks cool but the translation is a little rough on the read page. I especially like this part of it...

"service creation of the mammary gland business owner will be big"

[Mile @ Aug 14th 2007 1:42PM]

I thought we all agreed years ago that people don't really want video phones. As for all that other stuff like buying tickets online, where's my laptop which has a much bigger screen making those things easier to do?

[Stephan @ Aug 14th 2007 1:47PM]

I wouldn't mind having an Internet phone with video. As long as I don't have to pay to much for additional services on top of my Vonage bill. I could dish out some extra cash for this.

[Wayne @ Aug 14th 2007 2:10PM]

Can I watch p0rn on it too?

[Bad Beaver @ Aug 14th 2007 2:17PM]

Pointless.

[js @ Aug 14th 2007 3:09PM]

Samsung is going to reinvent the phone... and we're calling it: iPhone!

[Wole @ Aug 14th 2007 3:52PM]

Alan Sugar's Amstrad tried and failed to sell this idea - the E-m@iler! Granted Samsung's offering looks nicer and probably has better features but everyone has a PC/Laptop at home, no one needs a wired telephone pretending to be a PC.

[Justin @ Aug 14th 2007 7:50PM]

a coiled cord? Seriously. How about a rotary dial or maybe make me dial the operator to connect a call.