Samsung Alias 2 for Verizon Wireless retains the original’s uniquely innovative dual-flip form factor with full QWERTY keyboard, but now the keyboard utilizes E Ink technology–the same found in today’s most popular e-book readers. With the E Ink-powered keyboard, the keys can transform from vertical to horizontal depending on your orientation as well as switch from numeric keypad to full keyboard depending on the application in use. Other upgrades include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder and Bluetooth stereo music streaming
The next generation Samsung Alias 2 dual-hinge messaging phone with the convenience of an E Ink keypad/QWERTY keyboard that transforms depending on function (see all keyboard layouts).
It’s compatible with Verizon’s V Cast Music Service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon’s fast EV-DO data network. You’ll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. Other features include MicroSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), RemoSync capabilities for corporate email and calendar synchronization, Visual Voicemail, access to personal email and instant messaging, personal organizer tools, and up to 5 hours of talk time.
The good:
The Samsung Alias 2 has an innovative keypad that takes different forms depending on how you’re using the phone. Its feature set is well-stocked and its overall performance for calls, video, and music is satisfying.
The bad:
The Samsung Alias 2’s navigation controls take acclimation. The phone lacks Wi-Fi and POP3 e-mail access is limited to a Web-based interface. Also, adding up the various data features is expensive.
The bottom line:
The Samsung Alias 2 is an inventive update to Samsung’s previous messaging phone. Provided you can afford it, and learn how to use it, it’s a powerful messaging device with reliable performance.
Quite fair review, this is exactly what I want to say.
Samsung Alias2 U750 Phone comes with a lot of wonderful features, let’s take a look.
Features:
* E-Ink technology keyboard — the same type of technology used in today’s most popular electronic book readers — delivers a paper-like contrast ratio and low power consumption and transform depending on the function for which is being used
* Dual-hinged clamshell design that allows it to be opened vertically like a regular flip phone, or horizontally for easier messaging with the QWERTY keyboard
* Integrated 2.0-megapixel digital camera and camcorder
* Send text messages and emails quicker with the built-in QWERTY keyboard
* Bluetooth technology with support for headset, handsfree, stereo, phonebook access, basic print, basic imaging, object push for vCard and vCalendar and serial port
* Personal organizer with calendar, calculator with currency converter, notepad, alarm clock, world clock and stopwatch
* Packaged with Verizon Wireless’ VCAST Video, and Music service to catch the latest music videos and listen to and download songs
* Supports RemoSync, so customers can synchronize corporate email, contacts and calendars from their office PCs
These are just the main features, Samsung Alias2 also has many other cool features.
Additional Features:
* Digital audio player with PC sync and in-phone playlist management capabilities; compatibility with MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats
* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Note Pad
* Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch
* Voice Commands: Voice Dial, Menu Readout, Digit Dial Readout, Text Message Readout, & Call Announcement
* Bilingual User Interface: English/Español
* Embedded ringtones, vibrating alert and silent
* 2.5mm headset jack
* Flight mode turns off cellular connectivity while enabling you to play music, watch videos and more
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
You see, with so many features, it is quite reasonable that many people love it like crazy.
Specs:
* Unique flip phone with dual-hinge form factor with innovative, transforming E Ink keypad/QWERTY keyboard
* Access V Cast Music (with Rhapsody) and Video servicse via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Visual Voice Mail
* 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD expansion (to 16 GB); access to personal and corporate email; instant messaging
* Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 33 hours (14 days) of standby time
* What’s in the Box: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual
