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Posted by Ilse Jurrien

Saturday, November 22nd 2008 - 14:05 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 Renown. The Samsung Renown mobile phone 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 Samsung Renown will be available in business sales channels, online and telesales on Nov. 19 and in stores on Dec. 1.

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Samsung Renown

Samsung Renown phone offers camera and video functionalities
The Samsung Renown showcases mobile technology as a fashionable flip phone. The Samsung 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.

Samsung Renown offers Verizon Wireless V Cast Music and V Cast Video
The Samsung U810 Renown also supports Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video services in the U.S. V CAST Music with Rhapsody lets customers transform their Renown into an MP3 player and allows customers to access more than 5 million songs and purchase full songs over-the-air. They can also download the master copy of songs to their PCs, free of digital rights management software; and sync favorite tracks, albums and playlists from their PCs to their phones using a USB cable. Before traveling internationally, customers can load up their Renown with their favorite songs and listen to their music on long flights. With V CAST Video, customers can download or stream video clips from the best names in news, sports and entertainment.

Additional features of the Samsung U810 Renown

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
Main LCD Display: 240 x 320 pixel, 262K color TFT
Sub LCD Display: 96 x 96 pixel, 262K color TFT

Samsung U810 Renown price & rebate

The Samsung Renown U810 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.

Samsung Renown supports Verizon Wireless Global Value Plan

Customers who travel abroad frequently can get the most out of their Samsung Renown 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.