Verizon also launched the flip Samsung Renown. It has 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
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.
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:
- Main LCD: 240 x 320 pixel, 262K color TFT
- Sub LCD: 96 x 96 pixel, 262K color TFT
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.