Samsung Electronics launched a new handset in the Indian market, the Samsung Star Nano 3G (S3370) priced at Rs.7,320, which the company claims is the most affordable touch screen 3G model in its portfolio.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ranjit Yadav, Director- Mobile & IT, Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. said, “The launch of Star Nano 3G is significant as it  represents our most affordable 3G touch screen handset as well as strengthens our portfolio of 3G enabled handsets as the country gears up for the roll-out of 3G services very soon.” The Samsung Star Nano 3G has been designed for Indian consumers to experience an array of benefits such as video streaming, faster data /audio downloads, faster internet browsing as well as better sound clarity, once 3G services are available in India.

The model has a 2.6” screen,4 page menu, 1.3 mega pixel, can store up to 2000 contacts and 800 SMSes, 384kbps DL/UL (3G ready), Pop Up SNS,  fast multimedia downloads capabilities, Touchwiz 2.0 Plus feature which ensures seamless navigation home screen widgets, Gesture control. It has 35 MB internal memory that can be expanded up to 16 GB.

It also has SNS 2.0 feature to cater to social networking needs of the user. It has instant chat messenger facilities like GTalk, AIM, Palringo Chat as well as Active Sync Google Push e-mail service allowing syncing calendar and contacts.

Presently users can download 26 JAVA-based applications and games like Vocablite, Sudoku, OC2ps, Shorthand, Rocketalk, MBA lite etc.