Samsung t209 launched by T-Mobile

Jun 07 2006 - 01:29 PM ET | Samsung, T-Mobile

samsung t209T-Mobile USA launched a second low-end phone this week, the Samsung t209. The other launch was Motorola's V195. The t209 is very similar to the x495 which has been part of T-Mobile's line-up since August 2005.

Features of the Samsung t209 include:

  • Tri-band GSM (850/1800/1900)
  • Speakerphone
  • IM (Yahoo/AIM)
  • 65K color screen

T-Mobile is selling the handset for $19.99 after a 1-year service agreement and $100 in instant savings. It's available in cherry and silver color schemes.