Samsung mid-year roadshow

By Joseph Hanlon on 13 June 2008

Tags: f480 | g810 | i560 | mobile phone | samsung

Even with CommunicAsia 2008 just days away, Samsung has made time this week to show off some of the best of its upcoming mobile handset line-up.

In true Samsung fashion, the Korean company's mid-year roadshow was like a toy store for the tech hungry media in attendance, showcasing around 30 handsets. We have the best of the bunch for you to peruse.

One every 15 seconds
Samsung Australia's Director of Telecommunications Josh Delgado opened proceedings with the astonishing fact that a Samsung mobile phone is bought in Australia every 15 seconds.

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