Samsung R500 Mobile Phone

Samsung Telecommunications America and Cricket Communications, the operating subsidiary of Leap Wireless International and a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, announced that the Samsung SCH-r500 handset, a sleek clamshell phone for Cricket customers, will be available to Cricket customers on Monday, December 24, 2007. The Samsung SCH-r500 features an internal antenna to maintain its sleek design; a high-resolution, 262K TFT internal display; a 1.2” external monochrome display; CDMA 1x 800/1900MHz digital-only EVDO; and a 1.3-megapixel camera with video. The Samsung phone also features an MP3 player; stereo speakers, up to 2GB microSD memory card slot; Stereo Bluetooth and enhanced voice recognition.

Samsung R500 Handset

"The Samsung R500 mobile phone is a hip and versatile device that will help our customers make full use of Cricket's extensive range of unlimited wireless voice and data services," said Sergio Garcia, director of device strategy for Cricket. "The handset's changeable face plates coupled with its MP3-player capabilities will make the phone especially attractive to our customers who want to stay on the cutting edge of trends and fashion. We are pleased to be working with Samsung on bringing even more variety in handset selection to our growing customer base."

Samsung R500 for Cricket subscribers

"The Samsung SCH-r500 handset is a feature-rich and stylish device that allows the user to customize their phone to match their personal style," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "We are excited for the opportunity to offer the Samsung R500 to Cricket subscribers, and believe that given its changeable look and wide range of features, it will be popular among Cricket's young subscribers."

Samsung Clamshell phone

The Samsung R500 is compatible with Cricket's nationwide roaming service and supports Cricket Games & Apps, Mobile WEB and Quick Search. The Samsung mobile phone is also BREW capable for downloadable wallpapers, screensavers and ringtones directly over the air to add to those already included on the cell phone.

Samsung SCH-R500 price
The Samsung SCH-r500 measures 3.72 x 1.95 x .66 inches and weighs 3.34 ounces - with digital talk-time up to 3.5 hours and standby time up to 350 hours. The Samsung R500 cell phone is available at select Cricket retail stores and Cricket dealers immediately for $199.99.

Source: LetsGoMobile