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Samsung Fascinate Now Available On Verizon Wireless

Jared — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:23:26 +0000

Verizon Wireless and Samsung have announced that beginning today the Samsung Fascinate, a Galaxy S smartphone available only Verizon, is available online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Sept. 9 for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

The Samsung Fascinate is powered by Android 2.1, the Fascinate, according to Samsung, “refines” customers’ social networking experiences with its Super AMOLED Screen Technology, advanced touch screen capabilities, Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring SWYPE technology. Additionally, the Fascinate comes pre-loaded with Amazon’s Kindle for Android app, and it boasts an array of accessories, including:

Charging Cradle – $29.99.
Car Dock – $39.99.
Backup Battery Charging System – $39.99.

Samsung Fascinate customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 p/mo) and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan (beginning at $29.99 p/mo for unlimited access).

Samsung Fascinate Now Available for Pre-Order at Best Buy

Jared — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:53:38 +0000

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S Android smartphone, the Fascinate for Verizon Wireless, is now available for pre-order from Best Buy. The smartphone features a Super AMOLED 4-inch touchscreen display, speedy 3G connectivity for web browsing, mobile hotspot capabilities to allow the phone to connect up to 5 WiFi enabled devices, an HD capable camera/camcorder, and Google’s Android 2.1 operating system.

Other features include:

Full HTML browsing capabilities
Bing Maps and Bing Search preloaded
3G mobile hotspot capability for use with
up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices
Super AMOLED 4″ touch-screen display
Advanced touch-screen gesture capability
Android 2.1 operating system

Best Buy still doesn’t say how much you have to pay for the Fascinate, however, the price is almost certainly $199.99 with a new 2-yr contract on Verizon.

Verizon Announces the Samsung Fascinate

Jared — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:46:37 +0000

Today Verizon Wireless and Samsung announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Fascinate, a Galaxy S smartphone.

Powered by Android 2.1, the Fascinate is equipped with support for Google Mobile Services, including, Gmail, YouTube, Android Market, and more. Additionally, the Fascinate boasts a 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen display, Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and an integrated entertainment, multimedia, messaging and social networking experience.

The Samsung Fascinate will sport a Virtual QWERTY Keyboard, a 5.0-megapixel camera/camcorder with Auto-focus and LED flash with HD video recording and playback (720p), Wi-Fi Connectivity, and 2GB of internal memory expandable to 32GB, 16GB microSD included with handset

There’s no word yet on the exact dates of availability or pricing, but stay tuned.