Samsung Alias 2

Every winter when DH does a snow removal his cell phone always gets wet or lost or the combination of both. Meaning lost in the snow and getting wet in the process. I think he always finds it but always does not work the way it used to after getting wet. This year he got another free one along with two new ones for myself and my ODS. He always wanted something that is not easy to break, but he doesn't want to pay too much for it. And most of the time he picks one that I think is for ladies. He likes the features of this phone. He can change the dial tone the way he wants it. He was a little disappointed because his friend sent him a ring-tone, and he can't put it in this new phone, unless he sends it via the internet. That means we have to pay extra just to get it from the old phone to the new one. He also bought a cover for it, and it only lasted a few days. The tab broke and it doesn't attach to the phone anymore. He bought a blue tooth, but somehow it doesn't fit his ear. The hook is too wide and the piece that is supposed to go in the hole of his ear but came short. Poor DH nothing works well for him...lol. Maybe he should just buy the one that he likes (the rugged one) and be done with it. No need to buy blue tooth because he can use it as walked-talkie, and he doesn't need to buy a cover because those things are hard to break.

Other than that he is pretty happy with Samsung Alias 2.


The new Samsung Alias™ 2 gives you the convenience of a QWERTY keypad in a unique flip–style format. It has the same dual–hinge design that made original Alias a hit, but Alias 2 adds a touch of magic – a Magic Key keypad using e–ink technology. In phone mode, you see a standard phone keypad. In texting mode, however, the keys magically change into a full, four–row QWERTY keypad. But the magic doesn’t stop there. The Alias 2 also has a 2.6" QVGA screen for crisper, clearer viewing, a 2.0 megapixel camera, and dedicated hot keys for one–touch access to some of your most used features like Bluetooth®, text messaging, voicemail, camera, voice commands, games and alarms.
Design

* Unique 2–way Flip Form Factor
* Magic Keypad with E–Ink Technology
* Keypad changes from a traditional keypad to QWERTY keypad

Camera/Camcorder

* 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera/Camcorder with Night Shot
* Self Timer: Off, 3, 5 or 10 seconds
* Color Effects: Normal, B/W, Antique, Negative, Green, Aqua
* Multi–Shot Mode: Series, Divided, Panorama
* Resolution Adjustment: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120
* Video Capture & Playback
* Dedicated Camera/Video Key
* Digital Zoom: up to 10 step, depending on resolution adjustment
* Shutter Sound selection

Music

* Music Player for: MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC & Unprotected AAC+ formats
* Sync Music from PC to Phone – Create and Manage playlists
* Up to 16GB microSD™ Optional Removable Memory

Bluetooth®

* Bluetooth Profiles Supported: Headset, Handsfree, Stereo, Phonebook Access, Basic Print, Basic Imaging, Object Push for vCard and VCal & Serial Port

Services

* V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (wireless, subscription and PC downloads)
* V CAST Video Capable
* Mobile Web Capable
* Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Mobile IM, and Chat Capable
* Wireless Sync Capable
* Visual Voice Mail


* Media Center Capable – Download games ringtones and more
* Text, Picture, Video & Voice messaging with the threaded messaging feature
* VZ Navigatorsm Capable
* Family Locator
* Premium Plan Capable
* Device Software Update: Download upgrades over the air

General

* Voice Commands: Voice Dial, Menu Readout, Digit Dial Readout, Text Message Readout, & Call Announcement
* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Note Pad
* Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch
* Phone Book with up to 1000 Entries with multiple contacts
* TTY Capable
* GPS Enable/E911
* Airplane Mode
* Bilingual User Interface: English/Español
* In Case of Emergency Contacts
* Embedded Ringtones, Vibrating Alert & Silent
* Speakerphone
* 2.5mm Headset Jack
* Total Equipment Coverage is Available

General

* EV–DO Digital Only
* Dimensions: 4.01" (H) x 2.04" (W) x 0.67" (D) with standard battery
* Screen size: 2.6 inches
* Display: 240x320 Pixel, 262K TFT Color
* # of lines: 8 (portrait), 5 (landscape)
* Weight: 4.34 ounces with standard battery
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
* SAR: Head– 0.541, Body– 1.06
* Usage Time: Up to 300 Minutes OR
* Standby Time: Up to 336 hours