U.S. Cellular Announces Samsung Character

Samsung and U.S. Cellular recently announced the availability of the Samsung Character. This new phone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard as well as a touchscreen and 1.3 MP camera. The Character runs on Samsung TouchWiz Lite. The phone can be personalized using easyedge to download wallpapers and ringtones and through the Native Music Player with MicroSD support. The phone is available in blue and grey.

Samsung Mobile Introduces The Samsung Character™ With U.S. Cellular

The Samsung Character™ is an innovative and easy-to-use handset. Equipped with a touchscreen, slide-out full QWERTY keyboard and a 1.3 MP camera, the Samsung Character™ is built for consumers looking for a fun and interactive phone.  Operating on Samsung TouchWiz™ Lite, the Samsung Character™ offers three main menu screens and three home screens for widget support.  Users can also personalize the device through Native Music Player with MicroSD™ support or by utilizing the easyedge(SM) to download wallpapers and ringtones. The Samsung Character™ is available in blue and grey on July 28.

PRODUCTIVITY

  • Bluetooth Stereo (v2.1) Wireless Technology
  • Samsung TouchWiz™ Lite
  • Touchscreen with Full QWERTY Keyboard
  • Three Home Screens
  • Three Main Menu Screens
  • Built in Browser
  • Speakerphone
  • Voice Recognition Software

PERSONALIZATION

  • easyedge services
  • Downloadable Content – Ringers, Wallpapers, Games and More
  • 72-Tone Polyphonic Ringtones

ENTERTAINMENT

  • Text and Picture Messaging
  • GPS Technology
  • Widget Support
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera
  • Native Music Player with MicroSD Card Support

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Dimensions: 2.18” x 4.2” x .58”
  • Main Display: 2.8” Touch QVGA TFT
  • Weight: 4.23 Ounces
  • Standard Battery: 3.7 Volt Lithium Ion, 1000mAh
  • Talk Time: Up to 5 Hours*
Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer grew up around technology. From an early age, she was curious about all things related to computers. As a child, Jennifer remembers spending nights with her dad programming in BASIC and taking apart hard drives to see what was inside. In high school, she wrote her senior term paper on her experiences with building custom computers.

Jennifer graduated from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. After college, she began writing full-time for various PC and technology magazines. Later, she transitioned to the Web. In these roles, Jennifer has covered a variety of topics including laptops, desktops, smartphones, cameras, tablets, and various consumer electronics devices. When she's not playing with or writing about the latest gadget, Jennifer loves to spend time with her family, capture memories with her camera, and scrapbook.

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