Samsung’s new SCH-i830 global roaming QWERTY phone, announced today at CES 2006, is a PDA-like smartphone based on Windows Mobile 2003.  The smartphone slides up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, and supports CDMA, GSM, GPRS.

The i830 is designed for business travelers who want to stay productive while on the road. Equipped with VZEmail including Wireless Sync as well as Windows Mobile and Pocket PC applications, the smartphone allows consumers to check and respond to email, develop, review and edit most document file types.

The full QWERTY keyboard, revealed by sliding the phone’s screen, makes developing and maintaining critical documents a breeze. Additionally, Picsel Browser allows consumers to view full versions of PDFs, images and PowerPoint® files at any time. “The i830 builds on Samsung’s tradition of developing high-quality converged devices that allow busy consumers to remain connected and productive no matter where they travel. With a compact form factor, abundance of familiar Windows Mobile features and the power of Verizon Wireless’s high-speed EV-DO network, the i830 is the ultimate productivity device on the market,” said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung.

Read more on the Samsung SCH-i830 smartphone after the jump

[Source: Samsung, Digital Chosunilbo]

Details of the Samsung SCH-i830 Smartphone

The device’s Bluetooth wireless technology, which supports certain profiles, as well as its built-in speakerphone, gives consumers the flexibility of hands-free communication. Additionally, the i830 features an SD I/O expansion slot for increasing the phone’s memory, as well as stereo speakers for improved sound quality when viewing videos or listening to MP3 files via Windows Media® Player v10.

The i830 will be available to enterprise customers through Verizon Wireless business sales on January 10 and will be available for order in the 1,900 Verizon Wireless stores across the country for $599.99 with a two-year customer agreement on January 24.

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