T-Mobile USA has started shipping the Samsung t509, a super-thin candybar style handset. The t509 is the thinnest handset shipping in the US, slightly beating both the Motorola RAZR and SLVR handset. While it does have a sleek profile, the t509 isn't a high-end phone. T-Mobile will be launching some other Samsung phones later in the year that pack in more high-end features, such as WiFi.
Features of the Samsung t509 include:
After activation and rebates, T-Mobile is selling the t509 for just $49.99. It's currently exclusive to T-Mobile. MobileTracker will have a review of the handset shortly.
It's not as cool looking as the SLVR. But hey, it's cheaper too.
I played with the prototype about a month and a half ago, and the interface is much easier. Not to mention the LCD seems to be of higher grade when compared to the L2/L6/L7. All in all, while it won't beat the L7, it'll take the L2/L6 easily.
~Cheers~
I just "upgraded" to this phone yesterday and I have yet to have a complete conversation. I live in Austin which is excellent for Tmobile reception. I literally can't remember the last time I dropped a call with my 3 year old Nokia. What a shame...this phone is beautiful...great interface, amazing screen, decent camera, etc. I hope I got a lemon...if not its back to Nokia land...
-Patrick
I like my new t509. I got tired of having a tied down headset, otherwise known as the traditional phone. I didn't like the service I was recieving at Verizon. I couldn't call and get help with my phone at two a.m. in the morning. The local was 25.-30. and the taxes were bad. It would be 35. for local and long distance, but no phone portability. That would not include the 7 tax fee and the rest of the ten dollar taxes. So for about two dollars more a month I have phone portability, long distance, I can take my phone with me and see who is calling before I answer. I get 1500 min for 39.99 a mo. With tax that comes to maybe about 47.00 but now probably a little more because I added the 400 messages for 5.00 because I kept hitting the send photo button. The original deal they were trying to get me was 39.99 for 600 min and pay 150 for the phone. Upfront. The deal I got was 50 up front for the phone and I get a rebate. You have to ask for the 1500 min for 39.99 while they still have the promotion. Have fun with your new phone.
I had my razor and they offered me the samsung t509 as a subsititute when I was having battery problems with my razor. I took it and I must say i do miss the louder ringtones of my razor and bigger screen. yes the samsung is smaller and thinner but theres nothing too spectacular that stands aboutit. The popularity of the razor is way better. Hmmmm I miss it
Looks pretty slick, but I def dig the clamshell form factor more. It may be thin enough to carry in a pocket without noticing, but it will still pocket dial.