Samsung Saga

Saturday, November 22nd 2008 - 12:30 CET - Comments: 0

V erizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced the addition of a new phone to Verizon Wireless’ robust portfolio of global phones - the Samsung Saga. The Samsung Saga i770 smartphone will be available this month and boasts advanced multimedia and messaging capabilities that allows customers to enjoy the nation’s most reliable network at home and wireless services in more than 200 destinations worldwide for voice and 150 global destinations for data, including South American locations. The Saga is available immediately in business sales channels, online at Verizon. The Samsung Saga will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for order on Dec. 1.

 

Samsung Saga smartphone includes a QWERTY keyboard
The Samsung 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. This productivity powerhouse is equipped with Quad Band GSM/GPRS capability, an optical mouse, Wi-Fi access (802.11 b/g),

 

Samsung Saga phone offers Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Opera mobile browser and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional to keep customers connected to their offices when they are at home and abroad. Windows Mobile includes the Microsoft Office Mobile Suite so that customers can create and edit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint documents, as well as Microsoft Active Sync 4.5 and Windows Mobile Device Center for Vista OS. Other features include a 2.0 megapixel camera with NightShot, microSD card slot for up to 16 GB of external memory (sold separately), and Bluetooth stereo headset support.

 

Additional features of the Samsung i770 Saga

• 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 Saga price & rebate

Verizon Wireless has priced the Samsung Saga headset for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $70 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.

 

 

 

Samsung Saga supports Verizon Wireless GlobalEmail

Customers who travel abroad frequently can get the most out of their Samsung i770 Saga by adding Verizon Wireless' Global Value Plan to their phone. This plan offers discounted roaming charges on calls made from 130 countries for just $4.99 a month. Customers can also add GlobalEmail to their Samsung Saga, which will give them access to corporate e-mail attachments and personal or POP3 e-mail accounts in the U.S. or in over 150 destinations abroad. GlobalEmail monthly plans are $69.99 monthly access for a stand-alone data plan and $64.99 monthly access when added to any voice plan.

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