Samsung Alias

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Samsung Alias (SCH-u740)
Manufacturer Samsung
Carrier Verizon Wireless
Bell Mobility
Available March 2007
August 2007
Screen LCD; 262k colors; 176 x 220 pixels
Exterior screen LCD; 65k colors; 96 x 96 pixels
Camera 1.3 megapixels
Ringtone MP3
Memory 45.32 MB / MicroSD compatible
Networks CDMA 800/1900 / 1xEVDO
Connectivity Bluetooth / USB cable
Battery 800 mAh Li-ion
Physical size 3.8 x 2.0 x 0.6 inches (97.5 x 52 x 15 mm)
Weight 3.6 oz (102 g)
Form factor Clamshell
Media Verizon - V CAST streaming music and video

The Samsung Alias (formerly known as the SCH-u740) is a cell phone made by Samsung. The only changes are the silver finish and the new buttons. It features a dual-hinge design that can be opened portrait or landscape style. In landscape mode it features a QWERTY keyboard and VCAST music on the Verizon Wireless network within the USA.

The phone runs on Verizon Wireless's digital and Ev-DO networks. It also is available within Canada on Bell Mobility's network.

Its external features are a small postage stamp sized front display, touch sensitive music control buttons and a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash. On the right side there is a speakerphone button and a microSD (Transflash) card slot. On the left, there is a hold button along with a volume rocker and proprietary charger/data transfer port. Opened in portrait mode, a standard numerical dialing pad along with two soft keys, send and end keys, a camera button, a voice command button, and a circular four-point dial with an OK key in the center are all available. Opened horizontally, the full QWERTY keypad is usable and a simple button press allows switching between the various alphanumeric functions. A pair of stereo speakers are mounted on either side of the 2.2 inch screen. The u740 is compatible with all Verizon services, such as VCAST. It is also equipped with voice recognition, text message dictation, and two flash-based display themes.

Currently for the Bell Mobility service there is a firmware upgrade which lets the web browser work in landscape mode and address other issues also. The old version is called AG28, the new one is called AH31. The upgrade is currently available only through their service department in which you will have to send in the phone.

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