The North American region isn’t usually associated with the world debut of mobile phones, but once in a while, there’s a change in the norm as such is the case with the Samsung VICE 3G. It’s making its world debut in Canada via Bell, and I must admit, it does look like a stunner.
What may look like a typical handset at first glance, the Samsung VICE 3G actually comes with a slide-out full QWERTY keypad. It also features a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, threaded SMS, and expandable memory of up to 8GB in capacity. In addition to that, it also comes with the fully integrated Bell Media Player, access to Bell’s 3G mobile services such as Full Track Music, Live TV and GPS Nav, and a totally customizable user interface. As an added bonus, buyers will also get a free decal to personalize their new Samsung phone. The Samsung VICE 3G is available in blue/silver or white/red colored variants for $49.95 on a 3-yr contract, $99.95 on a 2-yr contract, $199.95 for a single year, and $249.95 contract-free exclusively on Bell.
Of course, this is still no match to the groundbreaking Palm Pre set to be released later this year, but this is, nonetheless, a decent option for those in dire need of a new mobile phone right now.
Samsung VICE 3G mobile handset makes worldwide debut in Canada
New messaging device featuring slide-out QWERTY keyboard available in Canada exclusively with Bell Mobility
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 8 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada and Bell Mobility today announced the launch of the new Samsung VICE 3G mobile handset. The new messaging centric device, making its worldwide debut in Canada on Bell Mobility's 3G high speed wireless network, comes equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text and email messaging, and Bell's distinctive user interface with one-click access to social networking sites.
Canadians have embraced text messaging, sending approximately 77 million per day. The Samsung VICE's slide out QWERTY keyboard makes typing those messages a breeze.
"Samsung's VICE is the ultimate tool for text-happy Canadians," said Paul Brannen, General Manager, Wireless Terminal Division, Samsung Electronics Canada. "This fun and affordable handset addresses the unique needs of those who enjoy staying connected through social networking sites, instant messaging, mobile browsing, email and texting."
The Samsung VICE delivers a complete mobile experience with features like a 2 megapixel camera, the fully integrated Bell Media Player, access to services like Full Track Music, Live TV and GPS Nav. The handset also includes up to 8 gigabytes of expandable memory, HTML web browsing and one-click access to popular sites like Facebook.
"In addition to text and email capabilities, the Samsung VICE offers clients an affordable way to access Bell Mobility's extensive variety of 3G mobile services like Live TV, GPS Nav and Full Track Music," said Adel Bazerghi, Senior Vice President of Products at Bell Mobility. "And with Bell's new, totally customizable user interface, accessing the VICE's great features is simple and fun."
Along with offering clients fast access to their favourite applications and services, Bell Mobility's original user interface delivers dynamic information like weather, sports and news updates directly to the VICE's home screen.
To celebrate the launch, the first 20,000 purchasers of the Samsung VICE will receive their choice of 1 of 50 free decals designed for personalizing the handset, enabling users to truly make it their own.
Available in blue with silver or white with red, the Samsung VICE is available exclusively from Bell for as little as $49.95 on a three year contract or $249.95 without a contract.
For more details please visit: www.samsung.com/vice or www.bell.ca/mobile
About Samsung Electronics Canada
--------------------------------Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (SECA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., markets a broad range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, information systems, telecommunications and home appliance products.
SECA upholds Samsung's mission to provide consumers with innovative digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology, quality, features, performance and value. The company oversees the Canadian operations of Samsung's Consumer Electronics division, IT division, Home Appliance division and Wireless Terminals division.
Samsung has been a global TOP sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1997 and was a presenting sponsor of the Olympic Torch Relay from 2004 to 2008. Also through Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope charity, Samsung helps athletes and celebrities raise funds for their respective charities, including the Wayne Gretzky Foundation in Canada. Samsung is also a proud sponsor of Hockey Canada and is the official HDTV sponsor of the NFL.
For customer service inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864), and for more information, please visit www.samsung.ca
About Bell
----------Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers with solutions to all their communications needs, including telephone services, wireless communications, high-speed Internet, digital television and voice over IP. Bell also offers integrated information and communications technology (ICT) services to businesses and governments, and is the Virtual Chief
Information Officer (VCIO) to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bell is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive Telecommunications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. For information on Bell's products and services, please visit www.bell.ca. For corporate information on BCE, please visit www.bce.ca
