Verizon Wireless Announces the Samsung Renown & Samsung Saga i770

Verizon Wireless today announced the addition of two new phones, the Samsung Renown and the Samsung Saga. Both the Saga and the Renown will be available this month. The Saga is available today in business sales channels and in stores Dec. 1. The Renown will be available in business sales channels, online and telesales on Nov. 19 and in stores on Dec. 1.

Samsung Saga
The Saga is a smartphone that features a 2.55” advanced touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard that provides business professionals with an easy way to send e-mail, text and instant messages. Additional features of the Saga include:

Built-in stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology – supports profiles: mono and stereo headset, hands free (car kits), serial port, object push (vCard only), file transfer, basic print, phonebook access and human interface device
Microsoft’s Voice Command technology for speech recognition
Customizable user interface
Voice Memo
Windows Media Player Mobile
Organizer – alarm, calculator, calendar, notes, task list and today screen
TTY-capable
Dimensions: 2.44” x 4.88” x .53”
Weight: 4.59 ounces
Display: 320 x 320 pixel, 65K TFT, 2.55” active screen area and touch-sensitive LCD display

Samsung Renown
The Renown comes with a number of features to help customers capture special moments on their trips abroad, including a 2.0 megapixel camera with NightShot to enhance the camera’s capabilities in dark environments; a camcorder; and video, picture, text and mobile IM messaging options. The Renown also supports Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video services. Additional features of the Renown include:

Global Mode – including Quad Band GSM capability
Multiple messaging options (text messaging only for use abroad)
2.0 megapixel camera with NightShot
Media Center-capable – downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more
Visual Voice Mail
Built-in stereo Bluetooth wireless technology – supports profiles: mono and stereo headset, hands free (car kits), serial port, object push (vCard only), file transfer, basic print and phonebook access
Organizer – Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calendar, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch, Notepad
microSD expansion memory up to 8 GB (card purchased separately)
TTY-capable
Dimensions: 1.95” x 3.87” x .69”
Weight: 4.05 ounces
Display:
o Main LCD: 240 x 320 pixel, 262K color TFT
o Sub LCD: 96 x 96 pixel, 262K color TFT

Verizon has priced the Samsung Saga for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $70 mail-in rebate. The Samsung Renown has been priced by Verizon Wireless for $179.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $50 mail-in rebate. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

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