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Samsung m540 Slyde aka Rant lands on Telus in pink and black

Categories: Devices, Samsung, Telus
By: , IntoMobile
Sunday, November 9th, 2008 at 7:01 AM

Telus is joining Sprint in launching the Samsung m540 QWERTY feature phone. However, instead of calling it the “Rant” as Sprint does, the Canadian carrier goes for the “Slyde” name. But it gets more confusing, as Best Buy says it’s the “TAAG.” Go figure.

Anyway, the Samsung m540 Rant/Slyde/TAAG boasts a 2.1-inch screen, full slide-out keyboard, 2 megapixel camera and a built-in GPS receiver. It is available in either black or pink starting from free on a 3-year agreement to CA$229.99 sans any contracts signed.

Best Buy on its end adds 20-30 bucks on top of Telus’ price, meaning going directly through the operator is a better way to grab the m540.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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  • Gerard

    Device not recognized by Windows SP3. No device driver available from Samsung. You will need to purchase a SD Card reader to use Mass Storage feature, if you don't already have one.

  • Gerard

    That's 'Windows XP SP3'

  • RezMoi

    Device not reconized by OS X 10.5. No device driver. Need sd card reader as well

  • sarah

    i want this phone sooooo much…is it a good one?

  • PINKY

    I have this phone, and yes, it is good. It's not a blackberry, but for my age, it is a great phone.

  • podge

    were does the sim go on samsung telus m540

  • Ryannsanford

    you should make a green rant un less you have one already

  • Taylorjackson

    i am going to get a rant soon but i dont know what color to get i am stuck between a purple or pink if you had a green i would so go for it but you dont so know i amk very very sad