A couple of our VZW ninjas sent along the contents of a memo setting an April 1st release date for the upcoming Samsung Smooth U-350, successor to the current U-340. This entry-level handset will feature a 128×160 65K color TFT display, 1xRTT support, VGA camera, Bluetooth, GPS and support for a suite of VZW-centric services like Chaperone, VZ Navigator, Mobile Email and Mobile Web. The phone is reportedly arriving in some stores now so if you really want this blue-gray clam shell, you may be able to sweet talk your way into getting one early. In terms of pricing you’re looking at either $30 with a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate, though we’re told it may end up being $50 after rebate through some channels. Hit the jump for a full rundown of the specifications and few more close-ups of this little handset that could.
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Description The new Samsung Smooth appeals to tweens, teens and parents alike. It looks cool on the outside and has a lot to offer on the inside. With a full list of messaging options including TXT, Picture Messaging, Mobile Web Mail, you can easily keep up with your social scene. Snap a few pics of your busy life with the VGA camera, send them to friends and fire up your Bluetooth headset to have a laugh. Suddenly life seems a little smoother.
Features BT Profiles: Headset, HF, SP, OP for vCard & vCalendar, Phonebook Access Bilingual Interface: English/Espanol Bluetooth (see BT Profiles for details) Brightness Adjustment CDMA 1X 800/1900mHz Digital Only Camera – VGA Chaperone Parent/Child capable Color Effects: Normal, Black & White, Antique, Negative, Green, Aqua Device Software Update: Download software upgrades Over-The-Air Digital Zoom: up to 10 steps, depending on resolution adjustment Directional Microphone Embedded Ringtones, Vibrating Alerts & Silent GPS Enabled / E911 Hearing Aid Compatibility:M4/T4 Media Center: Download Games, Ringtones, & More Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail and Chat Capable Mobile Web OTA Capable Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Note Pad Phonebook with up to 1000 entries Preview Mode Resolution Adjustment: 640×480, 320×240, 160×120 Self Timer: Off, 5 or 10 seconds Shutter Sound Selection Speakerphone TTY compatible Text, Picture, and Voice Messaging Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator with Converter, StopWatch VZNavigator Voice Commands Voicemail White Balance: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Specifications Mode: All Digital Talk Time: Up To 300 Minutes Color: N/A Standby Time: Up To 336 Hours Size: 3.78H x 1.87W x 0.76D Screen Size: 1.9″ Weight: 3.35oz. Screen Resolution: 128 x 160, 65K color TFT Number of Contacts: 1000 Current Software Version:
Included With Handset Quick Reference Guide Standard Lithium Ion Battery User Manual Wall Charger
LAUNCH DATE- APR 1, 2009
