Verizon Wireless Juke by Samsung is Music to the Ears

[Ironwalt]

Press Release Source: Verizon Wireless


Verizon Wireless Juke by Samsung is Music to the Ears
Wednesday October 17, 7:00 am ET
Customers Can Juke To The Beat Of Up To 500 Songs


BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- It is sleek, slim and swivels to show off its coolest feature -- a music player that supports .mp3, .wma, .aac and .aac+ files. It's the Juke and it hits Verizon Wireless stores on October 19. Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the Juke joins the line-up of music centric handsets in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Accessories - Verizon Wireless on Friday.
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Available in red, teal and navy blue, the Juke's unique swivel-hinge literally flicks open 180 degrees to reveal the shiny keypad. A navigation thumb wheel allows for easy searching through music play lists, contacts and settings. Stereo Bluetooth® support provides optimal listening for both headsets and separately purchased speakers. In addition, the Juke comes with a matching wired stereo headset and a USB cable in the box.

The Juke's other features include:

-- Get It Now®-capable -- download games, Ringtones, wallpapers,

location-based services, and more

-- 2 GB* of internal memory for music

-- Text, picture and Instant Messaging

-- Camera with Nightshot (let's you make the most of pictures in low-

light)


-- Advanced speech recognition by Voice Signal(TM)
-- 128 x 220 pixel, 262K TFT color display
-- Dimensions: 3.82" x 1.18" x .83"; 2.82 ounces with standard battery
-- Bilingual user interface: English and Spanish
-- Personal organizer with Calendar, Calculator with Currency Converter,
Notepad, Alarm Clock, World Clock, and Stop Watch

*Actual formatted capacity is less.

The Juke will be available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

For more information about other Verizon Wireless products and services, customers can visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Accessories - Verizon Wireless.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 62.1 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 67,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Wireless Communications (NYSE: VZ - News) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD - News News). Find more information on the Web at Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Accessories - Verizon Wireless. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit SAMSUNG mobile phones.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US $56.7 billion and net income of US $7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit SAMSUNG United States.




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Source: Verizon Wireless

[RJB]

Old Andy already got one today.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by RJB

Old Andy already got one today.

Sure Did.

The phone is quite sturdy, even though it is so tiny. It's geared towards music, no EVDO, No Mobile Web, but it's pretty good at what it does- the battery life seems to be quite good for the tiny battery that comes with it, and I don't have that many complaints with the phone so far, but I've only used it for a few days now.

[RJB]

How is texting on the keys are they to small??

[Andy]

Originally Posted by RJB

How is texting on the keys are they to small??

You know it certainly is a change, but I think I will get used to it. I have made a lot of mistakes texting wrong letters, especially when I have not looked at my keypad, so no more texting while driving, LOL.

[RJB]

So how is the battery life? After a few days now

[Andy]

Originally Posted by RJB

So how is the battery life? After a few days now

Well it died tonight after about 2 hours of talk on it and texting pretty much all day so I have to say it's not bad. Compared to my Chocolate this is heaven.

[RJB]

Originally Posted by Andy

Well it died tonight after about 2 hours of talk on it and texting pretty much all day so I have to say it's not bad. Compared to my Chocolate this is heaven.

Yeah it is great to have this. You know when you we were talking about the nam menu on the phone have you found this yet?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by RJB

Yeah it is great to have this. You know when you we were talking about the nam menu on the phone have you found this yet?

Yeah, Thanks for the tips on the NAM menu
I have not tried to play with it yet, but I found it, which is the important part.

Another down side of this phone is that it does not videos- I love video (and pics) messaging, and while this phone does well with pics, it does not support videos.

[RJB]

K I want to look at it when you come down.