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Samsung SCH-r470 TwoStep dances onto U.S. Cellular
Snapshot by Ricky Cadden on Monday January 12, 2009.
 Samsung SCH-r470 TwoStep |
 Samsung SCH-r470 TwoStep |
 Samsung SCH-r470 TwoStep |
The Samsung SCH-r470 TwoStep has danced its way into U.S. Cellular's lineup, packing a microSD card slot and 1.3 megapixel camera. This clamshell cell phone features external dedicated music playback keys for a convenient way to control your music.
The Samsung TwoStep sports a pair of stereo speakers, voice recognition services and a full-color 2" display. This phone is available in your choice of burnt orange, purple, or red color schemes, and is free after a 2-year commitment and $50 mail-in rebate.
| Specifications for the Samsung SCH-r470 TwoStep | |
| Band | CDMA 850/1900MHz |
| Data | 1xRTT |
| Size | 91.4mm x 45.7mm x 20.3mm (3.6" x 1.8" x .8") |
| Weight | 102.1g (3.6oz) |
| Battery Life | Unknown standby time |
| Estimated 3 hours talk time | |
| Main Display | 2" 262k color (176x220 pixels) TFT |
| Camera | 1.3 megapixel |
| Video | Record/Playback |
| Messaging | SMS/MMS/IM |
| Web-based | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Memory | microSD card slot |
| Availability | Planned October 2008 |
| Other | Speakerphone, external music playback keys |
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sanford12 @ 12:49:38PM EST on Sunday March 1, 2009
This a very good basic phone with some nice features. Great reception and fantastic battery life. The MP3 player sounds great with good ear buds but the stock headset is very tinny sounding and I would only use it for answering the phone when driving. Great free phone.