Updated Apr.26,2007 09:49 KST

Samsung Releases World's Slimmest Phone
A cell phone that's less than 6mm thick has just been released in Korea. Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday the local debut of its Ultra Edition 5.9 (SCH-C210) cell phone, which at 5.9mm is the thinnest phone in the world.

The bar-shaped Ultra Edition 5.9 is second-phase model from Samsung's premium Ultra Edition series, which have been popular sellers around the world.


The revolutionary size was made possible with Samsung's own hardware technology, called SSMT (smart surface mounting technology), and the company's continuous focus on components development.

With a width of 48.3mm the phone is comfortable to hold, the company said. To ensure durability the body is made of magnesium and fiberglass, and the phone also features Bluetooth technology, a 2 mega-pixel camera, an electronic dictionary and an MP3 player.

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