Priced at $29.95 on contract

Apr 29, 2010 15:46 GMT  ·  By

Today, Samsung Mobile announced the launch of a new mobile phone at US Cellular, namely the Samsung Stride (SCH-r330). The handset sports a flip form factor, while being able to fulfil the needs of those looking for a device that would keep them connected at all times. Moreover, it comes with a wide range of personalization features, including easyedge services that enable users to download favorite ringtones, wallpapers, games and business applications to customize their unit.

The specifications list of the new mobile phone includes Bluetooth Wireless capabilities, making it ideal for fast pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices when on-the-go, so that users can benefit from a seamless experience. The Stride sports a 1.3-megapixel photo snapper on the back, and comes with 55MB of internal memory that can be used for storing photos, contacts, text messages and other files.

According to Samsung, the features list of Samsung Stride includes productivity functionality, such as the Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Navigation Key, Shortcut Key or Speakerphone, along with a nice range of entertainment capabilities, like Text and Picture Messaging, T9 Text Input for easy text entry, and the 1.3MP camera for photo snapping.

When it comes to the personalization features of the device, we can count: - Multilingual Text Display with Prompts in English and Spanish - easyedge services: Downloadable Ringtones, Wallpapers, Games and Business - --- Applications - Auto Key Lock - 72-Tone Polyphonic Ringtones

The new mobile phone from Samsung is available for purchase at US Cellular in red with black trim. It measures 3.66 x 1.89 x 0.70 inches and weighs in at 3.10 ounces. Boasting a 1-inch internal display (96 x 96 pixel resolution, support for 65k colors), the handset packs a Lithium Ion battery that can deliver up to 4.5 hours of talk time. The Samsung Stride is available for purchase featuring a price tag of $29.95 upon the signing of a contract agreement with the carrier.