Released on: October 11, 2008, 3:49 am

Press Release Author: Victoria Sennitt

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: The Samsung A561 provides a world of endless entertainment in
a stylishly slim package. This sleek flip mobile phone is decked out with the latest
features including music player, 2.0 Megapixel camera, Foxtel capabilities and HSDPA
up to 3.6Mbps.

Press Release Body: Sydney, October 11 2008 with a brushed metal finish, this mobile
phone will make you the envy of all your friends. The metallic shine and contoured
surface makes a strong statement - and, at only 13.9mm, it's so thin it will slip
into any pocket.

Never miss a moment with the phone's 2.0 Megapixel camera, perfect for capturing
high-quality still shots. The rotating camera also helps users to stay in touch with
family and friends through video capture, allowing smooth and seamless video
calling.

The Samsung A561 has a host of audio features to keep music aficionados entertained.
The built-in stereo MP3 player provides the ultimate listening experience, while the
expandable microSD memory ensures there is plenty of space to store tracks.

With HSDPA up to 3.6Mbps, the Samsung A561 allows users to browse the internet or
download music at broadband speeds. Users can also enjoy their favourite Foxtel
Mobile or BigPond channel in full landscape view through access to Telstra services.
The Samsung A561 is $589 RRP or $0 on a $30 Telstra plan.
The Samsung A561 is available now for review.
If you'd like to organise a product review, please contact Victoria Sennitt (02)
9994 4452 or Nicole Campbell (02) 9994 4396 or email visennitt@webershandwick.com


Samsung A561 Product Specifications:

Network: GPRS/EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz) UTMS 850/1900 MHz

Operating details: Native OS

Form: Clam shell

Features: 2 MP camera, RSS reader, Advanced music interface, Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP

Display: 262K colour TFT screen, 176 x 220 pixels, 2.2" screen

Multimedia: MP3/AAC/ACC+/eAAC+/WMA, H.263/MPEG 4

Dimensions: 101.7 x 50.5 x 13.9mm

Weight: 88g

Talk time: Up to 3 hours

Standby time: Up to 250 hours

Memory: 40 MB + microSD


About Author:

SAMSUNG Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication,
digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of
US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62
countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business,
LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital
Appliance Business. Recognised as one of the fastest growing global brands, SAMSUNG
electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and
TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.SAMSUNG.com.au.

Web Site: http://www.samsung.com/au/

Contact Details: Contact Details:

Victoria Sennitt (02) 9994 4452
Nicole Campbell (02) 9994 4396
Email: visennitt@webershandwick.com