Thursday, February 24, 2011

Samsung Intensity II SCH-U460 Phone, Metallic Blue (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

Samsung Intensity II SCH-U460 Phone, Metallic Blue (Verizon Wireless)
Samsung Intensity II SCH-U460 Phone, Metallic Blue (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
By Samsung

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Review & Description

Stay in touch with friends when you're on the go with this mobile phone that features a 1.3MP infrared digital camera for capturing pictures of your adventures, even at night, and access to social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.

Combining green manufacturing with the mobile communications and multimedia features you desire, the Samsung Intensity II for Verizon Wireless boasts a horizontal slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a music player, one-touch access to social networking sites, and a 1.3-megapixel infrared camera with night vision.



The Samsung Intensity II in blue (see larger image).

The Intensity II's design includes an exterior battery cover made from 35 percent post-consumer materials, which is recycled plastic extracted from water bottles or other recycled polycarbonate materials. And if you're interested in calculating your own carbon footprint, the Intensity II includes an eco-calculator to track car fuel mileage, efficiency and estimated amount of carbon dioxide emitted, along with a calendar and ringtones.

The Intensity II is compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs on your PC with a Rhapsody subscription and side-load them onto the phone via a USB connection. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. See more details on optional Verizon Wireless services below.

Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (using optional cards up to 32 GB), voice commands and advanced speech recognition, personal organizer tools, 1xRTT digital data connectivity, and up to 5 hours of talk time.



The social Intensity II features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for quick text messaging and built–in social networking for fast access to Facebook and Twitter (see larger image).

Key Features

  • Runs on the reliable Verizon Wireless voice and data network (1xRTT data frequency)
  • GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service
  • 2.2-inch LCD screen (240 x 320 pixels, 262K color depth)
  • Horizontal slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
  • 1.3-megapixel still image camera with night vision capabilities, which lets you take unique pictures inside a darkened room or outside during a moonless night. Other features include multi-shot and divided shot modes, brightness and white balance adjustments, and a digital zoom.
  • Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats. Sync music from PC to phone, and create/manage playlists right on the phone.
  • Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
  • Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
  • Voice commands and advanced speech recognition
  • Organizer tools including calendar, calculator with currency converter, alarm clock, world clock, and stopwatch
  • Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
  • Social Beat application offers a single point for accessing social networking sites, including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace; e-mail; content feeds and instant messaging.
  • One-touch contact list to access frequently used contacts instantly; up to 1000 contact entries.
  • Full suite of messaging options including text, picture and voice messaging; Mobile IM; Mobile Chat; Mobile Email; and Mobile Web.
  • Media Center provides access to downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services, and more.
  • Bing search capable
  • USB 2.0 port with charge capabilities
  • 2.5mm headset jack
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
  • TTY capable
  • Bilingual Interface English and Spanish

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Intensity II weighs 4.1 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.09 x 0.61 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies and 1xRTT data frequency.

What's in the Box

Samsung Intensity II handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, battery door, quick start guide

Verizon Wireless Services

  • Mobile Web: Getting on the Internet is easy using the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. The Verizon Wireless Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.

  • VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

  • V CAST Music with Rhapsody: Access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody phone as often as you want, and take your music on the go.

    On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview, and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.

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