Samsung's GPS phones priced right

John Chan | Mar 26, 2008

Samsung is a big brand with a focus on mid- to high-end mobile phones. So when it announced the SGH-i780 and SGH-i550W GPS-enabled devices, we didn't think much about the prices, expecting it to be comparable to others from big brands like HTC and Nokia. That's why it came as a surprise to hear that these two will be priced at S$828 and S$738, respectively--incredible prices for their feature set. What's more, the company has bundled quite a few items with them, so you won't be getting just a bare handset and charger combo in the box. More details after the jump.

The i780 will come with two batteries, a 1GB microSD card and the Agis NavFone map. The i550W won't have an extra battery, but will come with the 1GB microSD card, maps and a car kit including a holder and charger.

For comparison, the HTC Touch Cruise and TyTN II (both similar to the i780 in features) have street prices that are over just S$1,100--their retail prices are even higher. This makes the i780 a very attractive proposition, indeed, costing almost 30 percent less than those from the leading Windows Mobile handheld brand. Of course, buying something like this is not just about the price. We will have full reviews of both these new Samsung devices soon, so look out for them.

The prices we have listed are applicable in Singapore, though we don't expect them to differ much throughout Asia Pacific. Check with your local distributor or operator for availability in your country and specific map bundles. Samsung has informed us that the devices will be released across the region by April.

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