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3.1" touch screen and slide-out
QWERTY keyboard (view larger).

One-touch access to your contacts and messages (view larger).

Samsung Brightside
At a Glance:

3G connectivity
Battery talk time: 6.5 hours, standby time: 14.6 days
3.1-inch touch screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard
3.2-MP camera/camcorder
Supports up to 32GB MicroSD card (sold separately)
Music Player
Text to Speech- converts text messages into audio
Bluetooth 2.1
Threaded text messaging, picture and video messaging

Upload images directly to Facebook and MySpace

Samsung Brightside Overview

Introducing the Samsung Brightside, the phone for anyone looking for constant connection. The combo of a 3.1-inch touch screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard lets texts and status updates fly out at the speed of now. Unique one-touch social access features let tech savvy students bounce quickly from messages to contacts and back. The built-in 3.2 megapixel camera captures all those must-remember moments, which will come in handy when keeping friends in the loop through Facebook, Twitter and texting. Wake up on the Brightside and light up your scene.

Combo of Touch Screen and Keyboard

Tired of choosing between a keyboard and touch screen to get your message across? With the Samsung Brightside, you get the best of both worlds. Simultaneous use of the 3.1-inch touch screen and QWERTY slide-out keyboard gives you the ability to break free to chat, surf and interact any way you want. With the one-touch access feature to your contacts and messages you'll be able to stay ahead of your circle of friends and respond to texts, emails and status updates at the speed of light.

Staying in touch is a snap on the Brightside, which has built-in shortcuts for quick access to messaging and networking on the slide-out QWERTY keypad. Just press the spacebar to open the Social Networks app. Function + Z opens a quick list of emoticons for quick messaging. The Star key is a shortcut to your 12 favorite contacts. And there's a dedicated messaging key as a shortcut for writing texts.

Rise and Shine Your Social Side

The Samsung Brightside is a shining example of how you can get the word out in multiple ways. Send texts, pics and videos quickly to your group of friends. Plus, you can easily stay connected through email and update your social networks.

3.2 Megapixel Rear-facing Camera and Camcorder

Take photos in a flash with the 3.2 megapixel camera, or capture a spontaneous video. There's a dedicated camera key on the right side of the phone so it's easy to find. This key also serves as the shutter button for rapid-fire photos. It's easy to share your pictures and videos with friends, or to upload them to an online album using email, Bluetooth or posting to Facebook.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Brightside weighs just 4.3 ounces and measures 4.37 x 2.37 x 0.57 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.5 hours of talk time, and up to 14.6 days of standby time. It runs on the Verizon Wireless 3G network, as well as EV-DO: 850/1900 frequencies and at a data speed of EVO-DO Rev 0.

What's in the Box

Samsung Brightside, standard lithium ion battery (1,000 mAH), wall/USB charger, product safety & warranty brochure, quick reference guide

Verizon Wireless Services

Reliable 3G Network: With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps.

Verizon Services: access to apps with Verizon Apps storefront, Media Center, VZ Navigator, V CAST Videos and more!

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: never lose your Address Book contact information again! Sign in or create a new Backup Assistant account from the Setup Wizard and download all of your existing contacts from your old phone.

Connectivity

Verizon 3G connectivity
Onboard GPS for navigation (using pre-loaded BlackBerry Maps or optional VZ Navigator) and location services
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and A2DP audio streaming.

Hardware

Display: 3.1-inch QVGA, Touch Screen, 262K Color, 240 x 320 Pixels
4-Line Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard with dedicated text messaging key
MicroUSB 2.0 port
Removable battery

Communications & Internet

Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging
Opera HTML web browser easily access to all your favorite websites.
Speakerphone; Voicemail; Text-to-speech; Picture Caller ID
Personal and corporate e-mail access .

Memory

Supports up to 32GB MicroSD card (sold separately)

Camera

3.2-megapixel camera with resolution options.
Video capture capabilities
Image Editor: Effects, Contrast, Saturation, Blur, Rotate/Flip and Brightness

Multimedia

Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, MP4 and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
Video player compatible with MPEG4, H.264, H.263
Embedded Ringtones, Vibrate Alert and silent
Verizon media services

More Features

3.5mm headphone jack
V Cast Apps
Text to Speech- converts text messages into audio
Voice Commands
TTY capable