Samsung U740 Silver Phone

Samsung U740 Alias for Verizon Wireless looks like a standard flip phone. But this handset truly has an alias–a dual—flip form factor that transforms it from a standard handset to a mini messaging center, complete with a full QWERTY keyboard. This phone is compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon’s fast EV-DO data network.

You’ll also benefit from the phone’s A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon’s VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. It also includes a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices, MicroSD memory expansion, access to personal email and mobile IM chats, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time.

The good:
The Samsung SCH-u740 has a sleek and attractive design with a cool, dual-flip hinge that lets you view the display in either portrait or landscape mode. It has a QWERTY keyboard, access to Verizon’s V Cast offerings, and a full array of multimedia goodies.

The bad:
The Samsung SCH-u740 lacks a dedicated camera key on the phone’s exterior, and the video quality is mediocre. We’re also not fans of the touch screen music controls.

The bottom line:
The Samsung SCH-u740’s dual-flip design and QWERTY keyboard are great for text-messaging fans, and its impressive feature set seals its deal as one of Verizon’s strongest multimedia handsets.

As a super popular phone, the Samsung U740 comes with loads of wonderful features, let’s take a look.

Features:

* Innovative dual-hinge design for convenient calling and text messaging
* Send text messages and emails quicker with the built-in QWERTY keyboard
* Enjoy handsfree operation utilizing a Bluetooth Car Kit or Bluetooth Mono Headset or sync the Phonebook with a computer so contacts are always up-to-date
* MicroSD external memory port to store pictures, videos, sounds and music
* Integrated with Verizon Wireless’ VCAST Video, and Music service to catch the latest music videos and listen to and download songs
* WAP 2.0 compliant browser with EV-DO for high-speed data transmission

These are just the key features this phone has, you’ll find out more when you get the phone.

Specs:

* Unique clamshell phone with dual¿flip form factor featuring a full QWERTY keyboard for easy texting and emailing
* Access V Cast Music with Rhapsody and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
* 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetoothe for handsfree devices; MicroSD memory expansion (to 2 GB); access to personal email
* Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 200 hours (8.3 days) of standby time
* What’s in the Box: handset, battery, charger, headset adapter, quick start guide, user manual

Price as Reviewed:$0.01