Verizon Wireless Announces the Samsung Alias 2

May 11, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)(1) announce the availability of the Samsung Alias 2, the next generation dual-hinge messaging phone with the convenience of an E Ink transforming keypad in a unique flip-style format.

Available color: Charcoal grey

Key features:

• Dual-hinge form factor with E Ink keyboard that changes based on what the user needs
• Open it vertically as a flip phone and it has a traditional numeric keypad and can change to an alpha-only keypad
• In landscape, the phone features a QWERTY keypad that can change to numeric with symbols
• Supports RemoSync, so customers can synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from their office PCs
• 2.0 megapixel camera and video capture capabilities
• Bluetooth technology with support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, basic print, basic imaging, object push for vCard and vCalendar and serial port

Lifestyle features:

• VZ Navigator(SM)
• Visual Voice Mail
• Media Center-capable -- downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more
• Mobile Web
• Mobile Email; Mobile IM; and text, picture and video messaging
• microSD card slot with support for up to 16 GB (card purchased separately)
• Personal organizer with calendar, calculator with currency converter, notepad, alarm clock, world clock and stop watch

Price and availability:

• The Samsung Alias 2 is available today for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate as a debit card that can be used anywhere debit cards are accepted.
• VZ Navigator is available for $2.99 daily access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access. RemoSync is available for $9.99 monthly access. Other charges may apply when downloading or using applications.
• Customers can purchase the Samsung Alias 2 beginning today at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or online at www.verizonwireless.com. For additional information on any Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

(1) Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless