Sprint today announced four new push-to-talk phones, powered by Qualcomm's QChat technology, in over 40 markets. The LG LX400, Samsung Z400 and Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 will be available June 15.
The LG LX400 is a slender clamshell with Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services. The phone includes a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS capabilities and noise reduction capabilities. It will be available for $79.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate.
The Samsung Z400 ultra-rugged push-to-talk phone is certified to Military specification 810F for dust, shock and vibration. It adds a 1.3-megapixel camera, Sprint Navigation and Bluetooth support and will be available $99.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate.
The Sanyo Pro-200 sports a slim clamshell form, delivering Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services and Bluetooth, messaging capabilities and mobile email. It will be available for $49.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate.
The Sanyo Pro-700 rugged phone is certified to military standards for dust, shock and vibration. It will be available for $79.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate.
"Instant connections help customers get things done more efficiently, and these new phones allow us to continue to deliver on the gold standard of instant push-to-talk connectivity on the Now Network," said Kevin Packingham, Sprint Senior Vice President.
The new handhelds offer push-to-talk capabilities on Sprint's Mobile Broadband network. Features available on these devices include:
- Direct Connect: One-to-one push-to-talk communication with call set-up times of less than one second.
- Call Alerts: Repeating alert that users can send to let another Nextel Direct Connect subscribers know they are trying to reach them.
- Group Connect: One-to-many capability to communicate with up to 20 other Nextel Direct Connect users. They can create and manage Group Connect groups on the phone or online.
Users can use Sprint Mobile Broadband's high-speed data network. It offers fast file downloads, Web browsing, email access and more. Other features exclusive to the new phones include:
- Single number option: Choose having one phone number for voice and push-to-talk calls. If preferred, customers can opt to have a separate Direct Connect number.
- TeamDC: A more formal one-to-many feature that allows up to 35 Nextel Direct Connect subscribers to communicate via PTT at the same time. Customers create and manage groups online, then all members of the group receive a notification and can access the group.
- DC Permissions: Customers can block/allow incoming one-to-one push-to-talk calls and Call Alerts.
- DC Missed Call Notification: - When on a Nextel Direct Connect call, customers receive a notification if they miss a push-to-talk call, Call Alert or Group call.
- Call Alerts with Text: Attach one of several preset text messages, such as "Please stop by," to Call Alerts.
- Sprint Mobile Sync: Online tool that manages contact information including setting up groups. It automatically synchronizes with the phone, allowing for easier entry, access and full secure backup of contacts. Contacts automatically transfer if users move to another Sprint Mobile Sync-capable phone.
The new phones will be available June 15 in Atlanta-Athens GA, Austin TX, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado, Columbus OH, Northern Connecticut, Southern Connecticut, Dallas-Fort Worth TX, Delaware, Southwest Florida, Hawaii, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville FL, Kansas, Las Vegas, Long Island NY, Los Angeles, North Los Angeles, Memphis TN, Miami-West Palm Beach FL, Milwaukee, Central New Jersey, Northern New Jersey, Southern New Jersey, New York City, Orange County CA, Oregon, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, PA, Providence RI, Richmond VA, Riverside-San Bernardino CA, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, South Bay CA, Tampa FL, Washington DC, Southwest Washington, Western Washington and Winston-Salem NC.
Here is another new phone I have found, does anyone have any info on it other than whats on this page?
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2. Posted by McGirk
Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:02 pm
Yeah, I posted the specs and pics a few months ago, including on the Motorola model, which looks like a beefed up RAZR, but you'll have to dig to find it, it's on this part of the forums, but I don't remember the name of it.
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