This piece of news will interest those looking for a trendy flip phone with basic features at an affordable price. Cricket has released the 3G enabled Samsung Chrono (SCH-r261) phone on these lines.
The Cricket Storefront offers a wide range of games, ringtones and wallpapers which can be downloaded to personalize the phone. The tanned silver colored phone incorporates a VGA camera, 55MB phone memory along with large keys for unproblematic texting. The Bluetooth equipped flip phone supports the 3G network of the company to help users stay in touch. It allows a hands-free experience, facilitating pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
“We’re excited to bring the Samsung brand to our value-priced clam shell, feature-phone category,†expressed Matt Stoiber, vice-president and general manager of devices for Cricket. “The Samsung Chrono’s large display, keyboard and simple to use interface make it really easy to use and a perfect fit for anyone.â€
The phone comes with Cricket’s unlimited plans including $35 unlimited talk and text and $45 rate plan with unlimited calling, texting, picture messages, web browsing and 411 information, international text along with access to MyHomeScreen and MyBackup. The plan also has the Cricket Navigator which doesn’t need to be upgraded.
The Samsung Chrono (SCH-r261) phone is available at Cricket retail stores, select dealers and at the official website for a price of $59.99 (approx. Rs. 2,680).
