Samsung and Verizon announced the availability of the Samsung SCH-u650 Sway on Verizon’s network. The Sway is a slim silver slider style handset with a 2.2″ 262k color display, and it features a 2 megapixel digital camera as well as a music player that is compatible with regular MP3 files and Verizon’s V CAST Music Rhapsody service (which requires a PC for loading music).
Other features of note on the Samsung Sway include mobile instant messaging support, the ability to send both text and picture messages, and Bluetooth wireless capability. The Bluetooth system includes the A2DP stereo profile, which means that users can enjoy the music they have loaded on the Sway without the normal tangle of wires by using a set of Bluetooth headphones (not included). Lastly, the Sway supports microSD memory cards for additional storage room. Verizon claims that the device is compatible with cards as large as 8GB in capacity.
The u650 Sway measures up at 105.4mm x 49.8mm x 12.0mm (4.15″ x 1.96″ x 0.47″) in size and weighs 101g (3.6oz). Samsung claims that the Sway’s battery should be good for up to 4.5 hours of talk time or 13 days of standby time.
The Samsung SCH-u650 Sway phone is available online from Verizon Wireless October 6th for US$69.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, when purchased with a two-year agreement. It will be available in Verizon Wireless retail stores on October 14th.
Specifications for the Samsung SCH-u650
Band CDMA 800/1900MHz
Data 1xRTT
Size 105.4mm x 49.8mm x 12.0mm (4.15″ x 1.96″ x 0.47″)
Weight 101g (3.6oz)
Battery Life Up to 13 days standby
Up to 4.5 hours talk time
Main Display 2.2″ 262k color TFT, QVGA (240×320 pixel) resolution
Camera 2 megapixel
Video Yes
Messaging MMS/SMS/IM
Email Yes
Bluetooth Yes, A2DP stereo
Memory Unknown internal, microSD card slot (up to 8GB)
Availability October 14, 2008
Other MP3/WMA/AAC/AAC+ music player, speakerphone, VZ Navigator and Chaperone support