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The Alias 2 from Samsung and Verizon

by jeff on Mon, 2009-05-11 15:03


Samsung Alias 2

I like the dual-hinge on this phone. It makes you think your little phone is from a spy movie, or James Bond lab. The dual-hinge actually serves a purpose of revealing a QWERTY keyboard, and displays a widescreen. The 2.0 megapixel camera is good for still and video capture, and it sports Bluetooth too. The Alias 2 supports RemoSync, so those corporate folks can sync their emails and contacts with ease.

The Alias 2 has what Samsung and Verizon call "Lifestyle Features" which are; VZ Navigator, Visual Voicemail, Mobile Web, Mobile Email, and a Personal Organizer with Calendar, Currency Converter, Notepad, Alarm Clock, World Clock and a Stopwatch. The Media Center capabilities provide functions to allow game downloads, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and a few more functions.

The Samsung Alias 2 has an MSRP of $79.99 (which is the NET price after the $50 mail-in rebate). Expect a two-year costumer agreement. The rebate comes in the form of a debit card, so that you can easily spend this money. The "Lifestyle Features" do come with a price, and range from $2.99 per month to $9.99 per month.

Verizon Wireless Announces the Samsung Alias 2


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
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$50 Samsung Trance from Verizon Available April 24

by jessica on Thu, 2009-04-23 15:11


Samsung Trance

Verizon Wireless just announced that the Samsung Trance will be available for purchase on April 24th. Geared toward those looking for an MP3 replacement, this music phone features Bang & Olufsen's ICEpower speakers, has 1 GB internal memory dedicated for music, and allows you to make music playlists. This slider phone also has touchpad navigation and comes in two colors: Piano Black and Electric Red.

Other features include a microSD card slot that supports up to 16 GB of additional music, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, AGPS, and a 2.1" display at 176x220 resolution.

Verizon has priced the Trance at just $49.99 (after a $50 mail-in rebate) with a new two-year agreement. Read more

HTC Touch Diamond Available at Verizon Wireless


HTC Touch Diamond

April 9, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and HTC Corporation today announced that the HTC Touch Diamond will be available tomorrow through business sales channels and online at www.verizonwireless.com. The ideal productivity tool for busy professionals, the HTC Touch Diamond combines a fashionable mobile design with the added benefit of the nation's most reliable voice and data network for fast e-mail and Internet connectivity.

Available color: Black

Key features:

  • Brilliant 2.76-inch touch screen display for navigating Web pages on the built-in Opera browser
  • 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
  • microSD card slot that can support up to 16 GB of memory for extra storage of pictures, videos and music
  • Customers can choose either the familiar Windows Mobile home screen or the intuitive HTC TouchFLO 3D user interface
  • Supports the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office applications
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Verizon Wireless Announces MP3 Store, Gives iTunes Some Competition

by jessica on Mon, 2009-04-06 11:59


Verizon phone, computer

Verizon Wireless announced at last weeks' CTIA trade show that they are now selling MP3's from their online media store. Verizon is the first mobile provider to offer full MP3's (not just ringback tones) from their online store. Customers simply choose from about 5 million titles on the site, preview the music, log in to purchase, download, and then play it on their computers or any MP3 player, including a Verizon Wireless music-capable phone. In case you were wondering (I know I was!), you don't have to be a Verizon subscriber to buy tracks.

Beginning April 7th, Verizon is offering tiered pricing for MP3s purchased online. The prices will be:
  • $1.29 for new releases and best-selling releases;
  • 99 cents for most major contemporary releases;
  • 69 cents for most classic catalog releases.

Visit Verizon's online store at http://mediastore.verizonwireless.com or http://vzw.com/mp3.

Verizon Wireless Introduces Friends & Family for Business

March 12, 2009 – In today’s business world, companies rely on their wireless service to keep operations running smoothly. That’s why Verizon Wireless is introducing Friends & Family® for Business on March 15 to give businesses even greater control over their wireless spending. Friends & Family for Business lets companies create a calling group made up of up to 10 numbers employees call most. The minutes used when placing or receiving calls from anyone in the calling group are considered Mobile to Mobile calls and do not count against the business’ plan minutes. Businesses can include the landline or wireless numbers of colleagues, clients and vendors who have yet to switch to the nation’s largest, most reliable network, and they can add or remove any of the numbers as frequently as needed.

“Business customers can help their bottom line with Friends & Family for Business,” said Rob Miller, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless. “The feature gives businesses the flexibility to create their own calling plan. If a project is complete and there is no longer a need to call a certain vendor, they can simply remove that vendor’s name from the Friends & Family group and add a new contact – even if the number is to a landline or a person using another wireless carrier.” Read more

LG Gets Versatile with New Versa Touchscreen Phone

by jessica on Thu, 2009-02-26 15:46


LG Versa

Verizon Wireless and LG just announced a new touchscreen phone with customizable attachments – the LG Versa. Not only does this phone feature an attachable QWERTY keyboard, but the 3-inch diagonal display has an animated 3D interface and customizable home screens with three different layout options. There's also a full HTML Web browser that supports Flash and RSS you can keep up to three browser windows open at one time. Think that will slow the phone down? Think again. The Versa also has a built-in accelerometer for fast operating.

Other features include support for Verizon's V Cast Music with Rhapsody, V Cast Video, Visual Voice Mail, GPS with VZ Navigator, a 2.0-megapixel camera with face detection and built-in image editor, a microSD card slot with up to 16GB support, a USB mass storage mode, full Bluetooth with stereo, threaded messaging, a drawing pad, and of course EV-DO Rev. A. You can even tether the Versa to your laptop to be used as a modem for wireless Internet anywhere you have cell phone service. Read more

Verizon Wireless Announces New Friends and Family Calling Plans

February 12, 2009 – Verizon Wireless today announced Friends & Family, a new feature that gives customers total control over how they use their plan minutes. Beginning Sunday, Feb. 15, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to identify five or 10 numbers as a Friends & Family calling group. Minutes used when placing or receiving calls to anyone in the calling group will not count against customers’ plan minutes. Customers can even include landline numbers or wireless numbers of those who haven’t yet switched to the nation’s largest, most reliable network. Friends & Family gives customers a flexible way to control their wireless spending and still talk to those individuals who are most significant to them. Changes to the Friends & Family directory are quick, easy and free.

“This is a milestone in the industry,” said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “For the first time our customers can take control over their personal calling plans, build it to suit their needs yet still reap the benefits of being on the nation’s most reliable wireless network. And since there are no long distance charges, those numbers can be anywhere in the country. There is no charge to sign up and no charge, ever, to make changes to their Friends & Family calling directory.” Read more

Fandango Becomes the Movie Information and Ticketing Provider for Verizon Wireless and Verizon Hub

February 2, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Fandango and Verizon Wireless announced today that Fandango ticketing, showtimes and other movie-related content will power the movie channel for the Verizon Hub. Available today from Verizon Wireless, the Verizon Hub is an easy-to-use system that puts a communications command center in the home. It bridges wireline and wireless connectivity and runs on any broadband connection -- whether supplied by Verizon (FiOS Internet or DSL) or any other high-speed Internet service provider.

The Verizon Hub gives busy families information at their fingertips from an easy-to-navigate touch screen with on-demand access to an array of services and information. "We are pleased to be working with Verizon Wireless," says Ted Hong, vice president of marketing for Fandango. "Fandango content on the Verizon Hub helps further our goal of ubiquity on all platforms and providing consumers with the most relevant and convenient information to help them escape to the movies." Read more

Verizon Hub: Your Next Internet Home Phone?

by jessica on Sun, 2009-02-01 00:30


Verizon Hub You may have heard about the new Verizon Hub, coming out today (February 1st). In fact, maybe you even read the press release we posted just last week. What is it? Let’s see…Verizon describes it as a “new touch screen home phone system designed to replace old-style home phones with a souped-up home communications system, bridging wireline and wireless connectivity in one simple service, that runs on any broadband connection -- whether supplied by Verizon FiOS Internet or DSL or any other high-speed service provider.”

What does that mean? Basically, Verizon wants to give families an easy way to communicate and manage calendars, contacts etc. from one device. You will be able to check traffic and weather, get driving directions, look up phone numbers, preview movie trailers…the Hub will even send you a text message to remind you of a meeting. The family can stay updated even if you’re not home, as you can make changes on the companion website and it will be updated immediately. It runs on your existing broadband connection and no, you don’t need to be a Verizon Wireless subscriber to use it.

Will it be a hit? Only time will tell. But in the meantime, head on over to Engadet for a hands-on review.

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