Verizon Wireless has just become the first wireless carrier to offer a mobile phone boasting E-Ink technology! Samsung and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless have announced that the Samsung Alias2 is now available for messaging fanatics that like living on the cutting-edge of keypad technology.As expected, the new Samsung Alias2 features keypad buttons outfitted with mini E-Ink displays that allows the keypad to morph from traditional numeric keypad to QWERTY keyboard.
Open the Alias2 in landscape mode, and the keypad will automatically reconfigure itself as a four-row QWERTY keyboard. Open the dual-hinged flip vertically (in portrait samsung alias2 sch u750 verizon 3 300x832 Samsung Alias2 brings E Ink keypad to Verizon Wirelessmode) and the keypad reverts back to a numeric setup. Each key acts as a mini E-Ink display, capable of “redrawing” the symbols on its face. And, because the keypad uses E-Ink technology, very little power is required to reconfigure the keys. In fact, passive E-Ink keys only draw power when changing configurations.
The Samsung Alias2’s claim to fame is its E-Ink keypad, but it also brings a 2.0-megapixel camera, Bluetooth (with A2DP), microSD card slot, one-touch “magic” shortcut keys and a 2.6-inch display to the table. It’s not huge on features, but if text messaging is your thing, and you love to “wow” your friends with new technology, the Samsung Alias2 is sure to please.
Grab your Samsung Alias2 from Verizon Wireless today for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new 2-year customer agreement.
