!#5: Samsung Stratosphere 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

!±8± Samsung Stratosphere 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

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Combining the a five-row QWERTY keyboard and Samsung's 4-inch brightly colorful Super AMOLED touchscreen display, the Android-powered Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon Wireless is ideal for fast-paced mobile professionals. It's loaded with enhanced B2B-enabled connectivity and robust data management support. And the 1 GHz single-core processor allows you to "hypertask" between business apps and your favorite movies and games--which are given an impressive visual impact thanks to the rich contrast and razor sharp resolution of the Super AMOLED screen.

Loaded for business and pleasure, with a
slide-out QWERTY keyboard, super-fast
4G LTE connectivity, and brilliant
4-inch display (view larger).

Samsung Stratosphere 4G
At a Glance:

3G/4G connectivity
Android 2.3
1 GHz processor
4-inch Super AMOLED display
5-MP camera/camcorder
1.3-MP front camera
4 GB memory + 4 GB microSD card
GPS navigation
Wireless-N Wi-Fi
Stereo Bluetooth 3.0
Corporate/personal e-mail

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years (learn more about 4G below).

The Android 2.3, Gingerbread OS keeps everything running smoothly, and gives you access to over 250,000 Android Market apps. It's the perfect system to help organize your life while you're on the go, and stay entertained while you're going. And now you can create folders to help organize your various apps, to greatly reduce your scrolling time. Create folders to organize your applications based on your personal preferences and use patterns.

Samsung's Media Hub gives you access to thousands of movies and next-day TV shows. With progressive download optimized for mobile phones, begin watching movies in seconds. And with Samsung's AllShare, you'll be able to wirelessly stream media to DLNA-certified devices such as laptops and HDTVs

The Stratosphere includes a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus and flash (480p DVD-quality recording) and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat. With the Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, you'll be able to connect to business and home networks, as well as share your 4G LTE connectivity with other Wi-Fi-enabled devices with the optional Mobile Hotspot service.

Other features include next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 4 GB internal memory plus included 4 GB microSD card (microSD expansion to 32 GB via optional cards), full HTML browser with support for Adobe Flash, multi-format music and video player, and up to 8 hours of talk time.

Better Productivity with Enhanced Enterprise Support

Accessing your e-mail and business apps on your phone is now easier than ever. Samsung's enterprise mobility solutions provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that you're able to operate more efficiently on the go. Features include:

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) -- communicate directly with your Microsoft Exchange Server enabling push email, calendar and contacts.
Support for Cisco AnyConnect 2.1 SSL VPN -- access private corporate networks using industry-standard VPN protocols with enhanced security of 4G LTE networks helps users tap into VPN networks with no waiting.
Encryption Services -- users and IT administrators can initiate a remote wipe command to erase private information.
Support for Sybase Afaria -- MDM capabilities allow an integrated experience for the end user in the event it is required by their IT department or corporate policy.

Mobile Entertainment

Samsung's Media Hub enables you to rent or purchase movies and TV shows within seconds watch from the convenience of anywhere. With Media Hub's progressive downloading feature, you can start watching your content almost immediately as the rest of the file downloads to your phone. Plus, all Media Hub content can be shared among five Media Hub-enabled devices on the same account.

Customize your phone via the
Android Market.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Stratosphere weighs 5.8 ounces and measures 4.96 x 2.54 x 0.55 inches. Its 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 212 hours (8.8 days) of standby time. It runs on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, as well as EV-DO, Rev A 3G and CDMA 800/1900 frequencies where 4G LTE is not available.

What's in the Box

Samsung Stratosphere handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 4 GB microSD card, quick start guide

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network allows you to download photos, apps, and games in seconds and entire movies in minutes. LTE (or Long Term Evolution provides significantly increased upload and download speeds over 3G networks, as well as significantly reduced latency (or lag time). Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.

With these blazing fast speeds, you'll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream--as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you'll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network will also redefine the mobile office for business users. Business applications that used to require wired networks will be untethered forever, allowing you maximized productivity and efficiency while you're out of the confines of your office. Enhanced security lets you tap into most VPN networks with less waiting, and faster responsiveness enables you to upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.

In areas serviced only by 3G, you can expect download speeds of 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 500 to 800 Kbps in Mobile Broadband coverage area.

More Verizon Wireless Services

VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

Backup Assistant: This complimentary service automatically back up your mobile contacts to your online address book. If your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, or you decide to upgrade, easily restore your saved address book to your new phone. You can also add, delete, edit, and print your contacts online and send the changes to your mobile phone. There are no subscription fees for the service.

NFL Mobile: Get the deepest NFL experience available on a mobile phone with NFL Mobile from Verizon Wireless. Basic features include live audio of all games, video highlights, fantasy tracker, and team customization. Premium features (with Verizon Video subscription) includes NFL RedZone, NFL Network, and access to games on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday.

Android Gingerbread Operating System

The Samsung Stratosphere runs the Android 2.3 operating system (dubbed Gingerbread)--the fastest version of Android available for smartphones yet. It features a cleaner, more refined interface with new icons, improved top notification bar, and more intuitive navigation.

Multitasking in Gingerbread allows you the ability to run more than one app at a time. If you're playing a game, you can easily switch to an incoming e-mail and then switch back to the game without losing your place. And like the previous version of Android ("Froyo"), Gingerbread provides support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full Web.

The onscreen keyboard makes it easier to type thanks to additional spacing between the keys and larger font sizes. And the more you use the keyboard, the easier typing will be as the enhanced suggest feature records previous input history to make better suggestions.

The Stratosphere also brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services you use every day. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.

Google Integration

Android Market for browsing and downloading thousands of free and paid apps
Pre-loaded Android apps: Browser, Calculator, Calendar (Google or Corporate), Camera, Clock, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Music, News & Weather, Phone, Settings, Video Player, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, YouTube
Google applications: Gmail, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Places, Google Talk
Google Maps Navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions showing real-time traffic and 360° views of the destination

Connectivity

Ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity via the Verizon Wireless 4G Mobile Broadband network, with expected download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps. See more about 4G LTE below.
Onboard GPS for navigation and location services via Google Maps.
Optional VZ Navigator service for GPS navigation with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions.
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
4G Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Verizon Wireless 4G LTE connection, which can then be shared among up to eight Wi-Fi-capable devices (five devices on 3G).
Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals and includes stereo audio streaming.

Hardware

Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor (single-core)
4-inch Super AMOLED multi-touch display (480 x 800 pixels) with light and proximity sensors.
Side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard
MicroUSB 2.0 port
Removable battery

Communications & Internet

Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging
Full HTML browser (Webkit 5) with Flash 10.1 Support
Personal and corporate e-mail access with support for Exchange ActiveSync as well as mobile e-mail accounts (Google push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP).

Memory

Included 4 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
4 GB internal memory
512 MB RAM

Camera

5-megapixel auto-focus camera with flash.
Video capture capabilities (480p, DVD quality)
1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats.

Multimedia

Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
Video player compatible with MPEG4, H.264, H.263
Samsung AllShare DLNA capabilities allow you to stream movies, music, and photos from your smartphone to a compatible HDTV.
Media Hub capable

More Features

3.5mm headphone jack
Widgets including Accuweather.com, analog and digital clocks, and more.
Quickoffice app for viewing Microsoft Office documents.
Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
Hearing Aid Compatibility: M4

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