Thanks to one of our ninjas we just got our hands on the launch details for the upcoming Samsung Alias 2. As rumored, the Alias 2 will launch in all channels on May 11th. It will shed the cramped dual QWERTY-numeric keyboard of the original Alias in favor of a dynamic electronic ink keyboard known as the “Magic Keypad”. Those who appreciate the slim form factor of the original Alias will be happy to know that the Alias 2 sports similar dimensions. Pricing on the new QWERTY V CAST phone will come in at an exceptionally low $79.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate and two-year contract. A one-year contract will set you back $149 after a $50 mail-in-rebate or you can pony up $249 for full retail. Hit the jump for a full rundown of the official specs and a closeup of the “Magic Keypad”.
Thanks, Patrick!
The Samsung Alias 2 will feature the following specifications:
- Unique 2-way flip form factor
- Magic Keypad with electronic ink technology (keypad changes from a traditional keypad to QWERTY)
- 2.6 inch display, 240×320, 262K TFT Color capable of 8 lines of text in portrait, 5 in landscape
- 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera/Camcorder with Night Shot
- V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video capable
- Voicemail & visual voicemail capable
- Mobile Web, Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Mobile IM, Chat, VZ Navigator & Chaperone Parent/Child capable
- Up to 16GB microSD optional removable memory
- Bluetooth
- GPS Enabled/ E911
- Speakerphone
- 2.5mm headset jack
- EVDO digital only
- 4.01” x 2.04” x 0.67” and 4.34 ounces with standard battery (original alias is 3.85″ x 2.04″ x 0.59) with standard battery
