February 26, 2005
Mobile Handset Makers Seek To Explore Dual Camera Phone Market
Leading mobile handset makers such as Nokia, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and Pantech are attempting to explore a new market of 'dual camera phones' installed with two camera modules, reports Korea IT News.
"Dual camera phones allow users to make video calls while transmitting wireless data such as mobile images at a fast speed, thus reducing burden of service charges.
-- Nokia plans to launch in March a smart phone installed with 2 camera modules Featuring PictBridge functions, the new smart phone, 'Nokia 6680', can print out pictures immediately after taking them and receive e-mails.
-- Samsung Electronics will roll out 3 dual camera phone models in Europe in the first half of this year. Targeting young women users, new dual camera phones, 'SGH-Z500 will come with stylish design in compact size.
-- Pantech also plans to roll out dual camera phones in the second half of this year.
"Presently, mega pixel camera phones are mainstream models in the market, and the prospect for dual camera phone market will become clearer during the first half based on sales result of mega pixel camera phones," said an industry observer."
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