Following the successful launch of the original Samsung Genio Slide, a new white edition has now been added to the range, this latest Samsung Genio model offers the same technology, features and specifications as the previous black and red Samsung Genio Slide, but changes the color both the slide-out Qwerty keyboard and the back cover to a new white finish.

Since the red cell phones are not as popular as the black, silver and white models, the new white Samsung Genio Slide is sure to appeal to a much wider audience, the fact that it houses a full slide-out keyboard has attracted both people who like to text a lot, as well as those who regularly update their social networking website profiles by offering quick and easy text input via physical keys instead of using a touch keyboard on screen.

Features of the Samsung Genio Slide, which is also known as the Genio Pro and Corby Pro and by its model number as Samsung B5310, include a 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, memory expandable up to 16GB, webmail support , media player, 3G Internet Access and support for multiple social networking websites.

Joining the Genio range, the B5310 Silde is the most advanced of the three models on offer, the original Samsung Genio Touch offers a full touch screen with a 2.0 megapixel camera, while the more recent Samsung Genio Qwerty features a Front Qwerty keyboard.

One of the unique selling points of the Genio range of mobile phones is their ability to change colours, consumers can purchase Genio back covers known as ‘fashion jackets’ to fit their phone in a range of different color schemes that They include white, pink, orange, yellow, and black.

As a mid-range phone, the Genio Slide is ideal for those looking for a cheap Qwerty phone, as it packs in important connectivity features such as fast Internet access, Bluetooth and WiFi. This affordable phone is a great alternative to the more expensive high-end models. .

Competition against the Genio Slide comes in the form of other phones that offer a slide-out Qwerty keyboard, the most notable of which has to be the Motorola Milestone Android phone which, while commanding a higher price tag, offers better image capture and a faster processor. Others include the LG GW620, which is also an Android phone, the Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia N900, Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro.

The most direct rival to this new white phone from Samsung is undoubtedly the LG GW520 which, although it has been around for some time now, competes with the Genio Slide’s feature set and is also available in a white color scheme.

The new white Samsung Genio Slide is expected to launch on both Pay As You Go and monthly contract deals from third-party retailers in the coming weeks. Initially, it is available as a SIM-free phone with no network or brand locks.