The Samsung i627 Propel Pro, one of the latest introductions from Samsung, was revealed at the CTIA Wireless 2009. This mobile phone is slated for AT&T. Though stylish-looking, the smartphone evoked mixed reactions from the public. The QWERTY keyboard had nothing extra special to offer. It was pretty much the same as the Samsung Propel that has been quite popular for AT&T so far.
The Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, though, seemed pretty responsive. Happily enough, Samsung also promised an update to Windows Mobile 6.5 “soon.” The metallic cover material used on the phone seemed pretty prone to scratching, and the display did not impress very greatly either. Of course, maybe this is merely a pre-production version of the actual Propel Pro, so we will have to wait till the smartphone actually enters the retail market. The pricing of the Propel Pro i627 is expected to be about US$149.99 and is supposed to enter the market later this month.
The day has finally arrived. The CTIA Wireless 2009 event is now on and will continue till the 3rd of this month. Things are pretty hectic at PhoneArea right now. We will be working round the clock to bring you the latest news and scoops from the CTIA 2009, so stay tuned. Here are the first few photographs of the latest mobile phones released during the event. Take a look and enjoy!
Samsung’s QWERTY slider, the Propel exclusively for AT&T has a 2.2 inches screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth and microSD support up to 8GB. It supports 3G networks as well as quad-band GSM. It’s available for $79.99 with a 2-year contract and rebates.
Maybe some of you are waiting for this new QWERTY slider from AT&T which was introduced two weeks ago together with another 3 QWERTY devices – AT&T Quickfire, Pantech Slate and Pantech Matrix. Propel’s shipping will begin tomorrow (October 25) through select AT&T retail locations for $79.99 with a 2-year contract and a mail-in rebate.
As reminder, the Propel has 2.2 inches screen, full QWERTY keyboard, a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth and microSD support up to 8GB. It weighs 3.79 ounces, measures 3.85 x 2.33 x .58 inches, and works in 3G as well as in quad-band GSM.
