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The Samsung Alias 2, which is packing a funky two-way swivelling mechanism and an even funkier reconfigurable keypad, will be launching on Verizon May 11th., according to inside sources. If you haven’t heard of the Alias 2 before, here’s Verizon’s official pitch.
The new Samsung Alias 2 gives you the convenience of a QWERTY keypad in a unique flip-style format. It has the same dual-hinge design that made original Alias a hit, but Alias 2 adds a touch of magic a Magic Key keypad using e-ink technology. In phone mode, you see a standard phone keypad. In texting mode, however, the keys magically change into a full, four-row QWERTY keypad. But the magic doesnt stop there. The Alias 2 also has a 2.6 QVGA screen for crisper, clearer viewing, a 2.0 megapixel camera, and dedicated hot keys for one-touch access to some of your most used features like Bluetooth, text messaging, voicemail, camera, voice commands, games and alarms.
There’s still no pricetag on the Samsung U750, but you can expect it to be in the $100-range after all the rebates and contracts are said and done.
[via PhoneArena]
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