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Samsung SCH-i770 Saga Available In Verizon Network

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Verizon has officially announced the Samsung SCH-i770 Saga, a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered block shaped smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard. The Saga’s 2.6″ QVGA (240×320 pixels) touchscreen display should make it easy to interact with.

The Samsung Saga also packs a punch in connectivity with its dual-band CDMA (800/1900MHz) support, as well as quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) support for world travelers. WiFi is also on board for high-speed data transfers. The Samsung Saga’s 2 megapixel camera includes NightShot technology for enhanced performance in low-light situations. A microSD card slot is also on-board for extra storage options.

The Samsung SCH-i770 Saga smartphone is set to be available in Verizon Wireless stores on December 1st, priced at $199.99 with a 2-year commitment and after a mail-in rebate.

Samsung SCH-i770 Through the FCC

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

The Samsung SCH-i770 has appeared on the FCC, with mentions of Verizon Wireless in the draft of the user manual. The SCH-i770 is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and features both dual-band CDMA (800/1900MHz) support and at least dual-band GSM (850/1900MHz) support, though it is rumored to support the 900 and 1800MHz GSM bands as well, which would allow it to roam globally.

The SCH-i770 also features WiFi and EV-DO support, for speedy data transfers, and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo is also on board. This candybar smartphone features a touchscreen display with a full QWERTY keyboard beneath it. A microSD card slot will offer extra storage capacity, and there is also a camera on board, though the FCC documents do not specify its resolution.