Samsung slims down TV phone even further

Samsung has taken the wraps off a super-slim satellite DMB phone. The SCH-B340 is a mere 17.3 millimeters thick, a full 4.2 millimeters slimmer than the company's previous "thin" offering for the mobile TV market.Along with the TV functions, the phone has more standard functions like an MP3 player and a 2-megapixel camera. The phone's LCD screen resolution is 240 x 320. One unique feature is the built-in motion sensor, which allows you to access the function menu by shaking it.Initially previewed at the 3GSM World Congress, the SCH-B3340 is available now. Initial price figures put the phone at US$725.