Samsung’s Galaxy S line of phones-all essentially a similar, marched out across a gamut of carriers -is about to hit Verizon. The 1Ghz, Android 2.1-powered Samsung Fascinate will cost $200 on-contract after (after a dreaded $100 mail-in rebate), and you’ll pick one up tomorrow online, or in stores on September 9th. Like any the alternative Galaxy S phones, it’s been promised a Froyo update soon .
SAMSUNG FASCINATE™, A GALAXY S™ SMARTPHONE, AVAILABLE TOMORROW ON THE VERIZON WIRELESS NETWORK
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung Fascinate™, a Galaxy S™ smartphone exclusively from Verizon, will probably be available online on Sept. 8 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Sept. 9 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
Powered by Android 2.1™, the Fascinate refines customers’ social networking experiences with its Super AMOLED™ Screen Technology, advanced touch screen capabilities, Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring SWYPE technology. Additionally, the Fascinate comes pre-loaded with Amazon’s Kindle for Android app, and it boasts an array of accessories, including:
· Charging Cradle – Doubles as a phone charger and incorporates a micro USB wall adapter so customers can view movies, display digital photos, and hearken to music. It is able to also be used as a desktop speakerphone to make hands-free calls, and it comes preloaded with the Samsung ” Desk Home” application, which allows customers to replace brightness levels from day to night and offers one-touch access to Samsung Widgets and Bing Voice Search. The charging cradle is obtainable for $29.99.
· Car Dock – Attachable to the windshield or dashboard, the automobile dock displays turn-by-turn GPS navigation instructions, rotates freely between landscape and portrait modes, and contours a preloaded Samsung ” Car Home” application, giving customers access to everything the ” Desk Home” app can do while on the go. The auto dock is out there for $39.99.
· Backup Battery Charging System – Incorporates a 1500 mAH battery, battery charger and Y-cable for charging a phone and spare battery simultaneously. It can be available for $39.99.
Pricing and Plan Information
Verizon Wireless customers who purchase the Samsung Fascinate will receive the mail-in rebate within the style of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Samsung Fascinate customers will have to join a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan (beginning at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access). For more information on Verizon Wireless services and products, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
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