Verizon Goes with the Gusto: Samsung Gusto for $19.99 with Fake Calling

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Verizon Wireless is also debuting the  Samsung Gusto online today and
in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the coming weeks. The flip clam shell Samsung Gusto has a 2-inch main display, multiple messaging options,
Dynamic Voice Enhancement technology with noise suppression, mobile Web
browser and Bluetooth technology for hands-free communication. It comes in metallic gray. The gust offers a Fake Call feature that lets customers set up a pseudo call with a timer to manage uncomfortable social situations.

The Gusto also features a a Web browser text, picture and voice messaging; Mobile IM; Mobile Chat; Mobile Email; and Mobile Web Email and a VGA camera with night shot. Audio features include noise cancellation, a special driving mode and voice commands.

The Samsung Gusto is available online today at
for free after an online discount with a new two-year customer
agreement The  Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchase.

The Samsung Gusto will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the coming
weeks for $19.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer
agreement. 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.

Descriptions of Samsung Gusto Features:

  • Dynamic Voice Enhancement technology with noise suppression
    technology to reduce background noise levels and enhance speech
    frequencies
  • Driving Mode - changes the handset volume automatically to high,
    overrides vibrate settings, and reads contact information aloud when a
    call or message is received
  • Voice Commands - voice dial, send text, send picture, digit dial,
    text message readout, call announcement, My Verizon, check features,
    contacts, redial, GoTo, help and driving mode
  • Personal Organizer and Tools - calendar, calculator with currency converter, world clock, alarm clock and stop watch
  • Media Center-capable - access downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more
  • Preloaded with Bing Search.
  • VZ Navigator® capable - receive audible turn-by-turn directions to
    more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with
    others.