Samsung introduces first mobile with hard drive

Sep 10, 2004: Samsung Electronics unveiled the first-ever mobile phone (model: SPH-V5400) with an internal hard disc drive. The company's latest innovation, which also comes with a mega-pixel camera, is currently being exhibited at the ITU Telecom Asia 2004 event in Busan.

The V5400 is equipped with a 1-inch diagonal, 1.5GB hard disc drive that greatly expands the memory capacity of mobile phones from the conventional 100MB maximum capacity. In addition, the phone boasts a high-resolution 2.2-inch liquid crystal display and includes features, such as MP3 player and electronic book.

A powerful microphone enhances the camcorder function, while dual speakers provide a 3D sound effect.

The breakthrough product will initially only be available to Korean consumers, where it is due to be launched next week. No date has been set as yet for its Australian launch.

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