Bell officially announces Samsung Galaxy, $99.95 (3-yr contract)
True to the previous report, Bell has officially announced today the Samsung Galaxy as their first Android offering to their loyal subscribers in Canada.
What sets the Samsung Galaxy apart from the rest of the Android phones in Canada is its 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen. It’s currently the only AMOLED equipped Android handset in Canada to date. It’s protected by tempered glass which comes with anti-scratch properties as well. To complement this, the Galaxy features a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity, and 8GB internal memory. The silver lining here though is that it only comes loaded with Android 1.5. Hopefully, they won’t follow in Rogers’ footsteps and will actually release an appropriate update later on for their Android subscribers.
The Samsung Galaxy is retailing for $99.95 on a 3-yr contract with a minimum $50/month voice and data plan on Bell. Getting it on a 2-yr contract will cost $299.95 while opting for a single year contract will amount to $399.95. Outright purchase price is at $449.95. As an added incentive, buyers will also be getting a free Vancouver 2010 decal as part of the package. You can check it out here.
Samsung and Bell Mobility Take Mobile Communications to Another Galaxy
New Google Android-equipped HSPA phone a dream come true for multi-taskers and app addicts
MONTRÉAL and MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 10 /CNW/ – YouTube lovers, e-mail enthusiasts, app lovers, music aficionados, the photo frenzied and the young, trendy, and always on the go will have a new, compatible, portable companion this holiday season with the release of the Samsung Galaxy available exclusively on Bell Mobility’s all-new HSPA network.
Equipped with Google’s Android platform, Galaxy isn’t just a phone, but a complete mobile experience that seamlessly integrates Google services with other mobile applications and the Internet for an all-encompassing smartphone solution.
Samsung Galaxy is customizable to any personality – from the conservative to the boisterous and the all-out risquĂ© – with more than 10,000 apps available for download to meet any and every communications need.
“The Samsung Galaxy had been designed to let every user show his or her true colours and set up their phone the way they want; the way that best suits their lifestyle and gives them what they want instantly,” said Paul Brannen, General Manager, Mobile Communications, Samsung Electronics Canada. “With Galaxy they can access breaking entertainment news, check sports scores, find the nearest restaurants, read movie reviews or learn about the latest chart toppers – all through easily accessible, quickly downloadable, user-friendly apps from Google’s Android Market.”
The Samsung Galaxy operates on Bell Mobility’s HSPA network, the fastest, largest and most reliable wireless network in Canada, which reaches approximately 93% of the population in 20,000 towns and cities, and offers roaming in 200 countries worldwide.
“The Galaxy is a remarkable phone, providing speedy access to the best Google services, great entertainment services and thousands of must-have apps,” said Adel Bazerghi, Senior Vice President of Products at Bell Mobility “Thanks to Bell’s new state-of-the-art HSPA wireless network – Canada’s largest, fastest and most reliable – Bell Mobility clients will enjoy an unparalleled Android experience: super-fast mobile Internet access, dependable video and audio streaming, robust text, picture, video and email messaging services and many other high performing features.”
The wireless device comes equipped with a suite of Google Mobile Services for enhanced simplicity and ease-of-use, including Gmail, Google Talk and Google Maps. Google Talk allows users to chat with their loved ones, while Gmail ensures their calendar and contacts are up to date and provides instant alerts for incoming mail. Finally, Google Maps helps to locate addresses and amenities from the smallest Canadian towns to the biggest cities in Europe and Asia, and provides directions.
Users can surf the web, check their e-mail, upload photos, send instant messages, view maps and play video games simultaneously with up to 40GB of memory. Its 3.2″ AMOLED screen – made with tempered glass and anti-scratch properties – enhances the on-the-go video experience with superior image quality and less battery drainage.
The Samsung Galaxy is available exclusively from Bell Mobility for as little as $99.99 on a three-year contract with a minimum $50 voice and data plan, or $449.95 without a contract. It is Samsung’s first wireless device equipped with Android offerings in Canada and the first Android device available to Bell customers.
Those who love to capture images on screen can indulge in the Samsung Galaxy’s built-in video and still-shot camera. With a 5.0 MP lens, the Galaxy’s pic-grabbing capabilities will be an asset to any holiday party.
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