Samsung slims down TV phone even further

Samsung has taken the wraps off a super-slim satellite DMB phone. The SCH-B340 is a mere 17.3 millimeters thick, a full 4.2 millimeters slimmer than the company’s previous “thin” offering for the mobile TV market.

Along with the TV functions, the phone has more standard functions like an MP3 player and a 2-megapixel camera. The phone’s LCD screen resolution is 240 x 320. One unique feature is the built-in motion sensor, which allows you to access the function menu by shaking it.

Initially previewed at the 3GSM World Congress, the SCH-B3340 is available now. Initial price figures put the phone at US$725.