14 DAY TRIAL // Canadian mobile phone carrier Virgin Mobile has just added a new Android-base smartphone to its offering, namely the Samsung Galaxy 550, the third such device the company has on sale for its customers.
The Samsung Galaxy 550 was added to a lineup of Android-based smartphones that already included the HTC Legend and the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant.
Those mobile phone users interested in the purchase of this device would find it available at the wireless carrier for free upon the signing of a three year contract agreement.
However, in case there are some who would go for the Samsung Galaxy 550, but do not want to commit to a new contract, will find the device available at Virgin Mobile for $199.99.
Of course, this is a lower-end smartphone, but its specs are still pretty appealing, and should be able to offer all of the basic features that users would like to find in their devices.
The new mobile phone runs under Google's Android 2.1 operating system, while offering support for a nice range of services from the Internet giant.
Moreover, it also offers access to various applications, which can be downloaded and installed from the Android Market.
Not to mention that the Android 2.1 OS was paired with the popular TouchWiz 3.0 user interface from the South Korean mobile phone maker.
The specifications list of the new device also includes a 2.8 inch touchscreen display that can deliver a QVGA resolution, along with a 600MHz application processor, and support for up to 16GB of additional storage space via a microSD memory card slot.
The smartphone also comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, as well as with a 3.5mm headset jack, and with built-in GPS receiver.
A 2-megapixel photo snapper was packed on the handset too, along with other multimedia features, and with support for email, messaging, IM, and more.
The Samsung Galaxy 550 was put on sale on Virging Mobile's website here.