Samsung today introduced the Samsung Glyde, a touch screen phone that's made for the text generation. The Samsung Glyde will be available exclusively on Verizon Wireless. Here is more info on the phone:
In Touch with Generation Text The Samsung Glyde is a touch screen phone designed for mobile users that are text-centric. Its sleek compact design houses a crisp, 2.8" display that doubles as an interactive touch pad for smooth, easy navigation. Slide it open, you will see a user-friendly QWERTY keyboard for super-fast messaging. Take pictures, get driving directions, browse the Internet or enjoy V CAST Music and Video services with just a touch.
Features:
? Touch Screen ? Full QWERTY Keyboard ? Full HTML Browser ? V CAST Music and Video ? Bluetooth? Wireless Technology - headset (mono and stereo), handsfree, serial port, dial-up networking, object push (vCard only), basic imaging, basic print and phone book access. - A2DP/AVRCP - AVDTP/AVCTP ? 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera - Flash, up to 9 Step Digital Zoom, and Auto Focus ? Camcorder - MMS Length (30-second clips) - Normal Length (10-minute clips) ? 72-Note Polyphonic Ringtones ? T9 Text Input for Easy Text Entry ? Bilingual User Interface (English &Spanish) ? Personal Organizer: Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stop Watch and Notepad ? Directional Microphone ? Get It Now Enabled (BREW 3.1.4) ? Standalone Mode (Airplane Mode) ? Dialing Fonts ? Dual NAM ? Voice Memo ? Advanced Speech Recognition including Text-to-Speech for Digit Dial Readout and SMS Readout ? Downloadable Content (Ringers, Wallpapers, Games & Business Applications) ? VZ Navigator LBS / E911 Enabled ? Messaging Services - text messaging (SMS), enhanced messaging (EMS), multimedia messaging (MMS), Mobile Email, Mobile IM
Technical Specs:
? CDMA 1x 800/1900mHz Digital Only EVDO ? Dimensions: 4.09? x 1.97? x .7? (standard battery) ? Weight: 4.13 ounces (standard battery) ? Display: 240 x 440 Pixel, 262K TFT Color ? Standard Battery: 3.7 Volt Lithium Ion, 1000 mAh ? Extended Battery: 3.7 Volt Lithium Ion, 1300 mAh ? Usage Time: Up to 210 mins (3.5 hrs) (standard battery); Up to 270 mins (4.5 hrs) (extended battery) ? Standby Time: Up to 250 hrs (standard battery); Up to 325 hrs (extended battery) ? Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
Memory ? Internal Phone Book - Up to 500 entries with multiple contacts - Can store one picture with each entry - One-, Two- and Three-Touch dialing ? Last 90 Incoming, Outgoing and Missed Call Logs ? microSD Memory Card Slot (Up to 8 GB)
Call Management and Services: ? Picture Caller ID ? Voice Mail ? Caller ID ? Call Forwarding ? Call Waiting ? Three-Way Calling
ACCESSORIES ? Standard Battery ? Extended Battery ? Vehicle Power Charger ? Battery Travel Charger ? Travel Adapter ? Data Cable ? Universal Carry Case and Holster ? 2.5 mm 4pole mic/Stereo earbuds ? Bluetooth Mono Headset ? Stereo Bluetooth Headset ? Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
STANDARD PACKAGE CONTENTS ? Handset ? Standard Lithium Ion Battery ? User Manual ? Quick Reference Guide ? Quick Start Guide ? USB Cable & CD ? Travel Charger