The third phone from Samsung today is the Samsung Ultra Messaging i600, a 3G phone with a QWERTY keypad (well, kind of anyway). It’s the first smartphone for the new HSDPA network which enables way higher transfer speeds than the current 3G network. Here’s some quick facts: 1.3 megapixel cam, WLAN, 64MB RAM, Windows Mobile 5.0. More inside.

Press information from Samsung:

Samsung Ultra Messaging i600
Samsung Ultra Messaging i600 is a robust, slim, smart device that blends the feature-rich, desktop functionality of the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform with multimedia capabilities so users can work on the go, stay in touch with family and friends or just have some fun. This perfect balance of work and play makes the Ultra Messaging desirable to both the mobile business professional and the general consumer who also requires more data-driven functions such as e-mail, music and video.

Ultra Messaging is the first smartphone that runs on the HSDPA network, allowing for faster data transfer speeds. It is also the first smartphone to support web applications such as podcasting RSS Feeder. The device offers high-speed connectivity through WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR allowing faster connections for faster communications. All of these features are packed into a slim design, also including a MP3 player and built-in voice recognition. The Ultra Messaging is a true messaging device. It is equipped with a QWERTY keypad with wheel key, perfectly designed for composing messages or e-mails.

Samsung Ultra Messaging i600 Specifications

Standard: HSDPA / UMTS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Camera and VGA Camera for Video Telephony
Display: 65536 Color TFT Screen (2.3”,320×240)
Features: Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphone
Multi-Format Music & Video Support
Bluetooth Stereo Music Profile (A2DP)
WLAN (802.11b/g)
QWERTY Keyboard
Push E-mail
Web Applications: RSS Reader, Pod-Casting
Bluetooth v2.0 EDR / USB
Memory: External Memory: microSD
ROM 128MB / RAM 64MB
Size:113 x 59 x 11.8mm

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