Samsung adds CorbyTXT and CorbyPRO to Corby line

We'd figured the Corby (or Genio, if you prefer) was just a single model in Samsung's vast lineup that would soon be forgotten, but silly us -- it turns out the brand name's being spun into an entire range of products. Sammy's just added the CorbyTXT and CorbyPRO to the original model, bringing midrange portrait and landscape QWERTY options to complement the Corby's full touch configuration. Both feature a 3.5mm headphone jack for proper music enjoyment, but interestingly, only the CorbyPRO will have 7.2Mbps HSDPA; the CorbyTXT is left behind in the molasses-like world of EDGE. Look for the TXT to start showing up in stores this month with the PRO following on in November, and needless to say, you can expect both to be reasonably-priced.

[Via GSMArena]

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 6:56AM]

This phone on the left is a fairly shameless rip-off of the Nokia E71. I know Samsung are not know to be shy about copying others, but they could have done _something_ new.

[CeluGeek Posted Sep 24th 2009 9:05AM]

If only Apple would learn from Samsung. Is it really that hard to offer iPhones in these form factors in addition to touch-only so people can choose the one that works best for them?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 10:55PM]

IIT JAMthe left is a fairly shameless rip-off of the Nokia E71. I know Samsung are not know to be shy about copying others,

[CeluGeek Posted Sep 25th 2009 12:54AM]

Are there people out there who think the E71 is the only phone in a QWERTY-bar form factor, or that it pioneered that form factor and everything else is a copy of the E71? C'mon. The Corby TXT hardly looks like an E71, fortunately because the E71 looks so... Nokia - Ugh!

[mojavemania Posted Dec 11th 2009 2:18AM]

I fell in love with ‘Genio Touch’ at first sight because of its unique and refreshing color. I’ve tried many phones with different colors but none of them were quite satisfactory. Maybe because I’m a male, most of my phones were modern colors such as black or gray rather than colorful ones. No longer that young, I was also conscientious that the eye-catching vivid color may seem out of place… But the moment I laid eyes on the picture of ‘Genio Touch’, I instantly screamed “Wow! This is gorgeous!” So, as soon as the phone hit the store shelf, I bought one. I’ve used it for a week now and quite satisfied. Putting all things aside, I enjoy the stare of passers-by when I take out the phone. They will comment on the design and compliment the phone. I bought a yellow one which stands out dramatically in contrast to the black handset. A friend of mine even said that the color harmony reminds of a honeybee, leaving him honey sweet.

A few features that are different from existing touch screen phones. First, you can do zooming with only one finger. If you place your finger on the image and move it up and down, the zooming changes. Another feature I find really convenient is the access to Facebook and Twitter with widget. I had envied friends with iPhone because they could do Twitter anywhere and anytime. Well, now I can use Twitter 24-7!

I also bought a Bluetooth headset. It wasn’t like I HAD to have it because I’ve never used it in my live but… while looking up press coverage on Genio Touch, I discovered WEP490. The product has the same design concept as ‘Genio Touch’ and I thought it would go nicely with the handset. The two have identical style! Samsung is quite successful in opening my wallet. The next thing I knew, I was standing with the headset in one hand and the credit card receipt on the other. Well… talking over the phone for more than an hour with my girlfriend always left my hands and ears sore… Although an impulsive purchase, I think the headset will be quite useful. Yesterday, I chatted with my girlfriend while lying down and reading a book. Sure, my girlfriend will be furious if she found this out. She would never dream that I would be doing something else while talking over the phone, haha! I guess I’ve been too generous about the product. There are shortcomings as well. First of all, lack of fun applications. Quite a lot of widget is provided as default and you can connect to online widget for more but it’s not that satisfactory. After all, it’s not a smart phone.

Planning to buy Genio Touch? Then, spend a bit more and buy WEP409 together. It makes for a fabulous combination!