Samsung Gem uses CDMA 20001x and EVD) Rev A network techno. Its also knows as the Samsung SCH-i100. The newest news is about the more detailed official specifications, but there is no pricing and carrier information. Previously, Samsung Gem rumored will be landing on Verizon Wireless on Februari 2011, but until now, there is no official confirmation from Verizon it self.
Samsung Gem CDMA SCH-i100 Specifications :
Networks: CDMA 20001xRTT, EVDO Rev. ABand : CDMA800, 1900 Mhz
Style : Bar
Operating System : Google Android 2.1
Processor : 800 MHz
Memory : 512 MB, including 124MB
Display : 3,2 inch, Color transflective TFT display, 240 x 400 (96000 pixels), 1.64 " x 2.73 " (41.67 x 69.46 millimetres)
Dimensions : 55.4 x 114 x 12 millimetres
2.2 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches, 110 grams (battery included)
Expansion slot: microSD, support SD 2.0/HC up to 32GBConnectivity : USB 2.0 , Bluetooth 802.15, Wi-Fi 802.11B/G
Built-in GPS, Protocol NMEA 0183, Internal GPS antenna
Assisted GPS, Geotagging
Camera : 3.15 MP CMOS sensor, 2048 x1536 pixels with Autofocus, zomm
Video Formats : 3GP, MPEG4, MP3 Player, AAC, WMA
Audio Jack : 3.5mm plug, 40 -chord melody (polyphonic), Vibrating-AlertTouchscreen
Scratch-resistant display, Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI, DLNA, Bluetooth A2DP, AVCRP, Chrome Lite Browser, Flash Lite 3.1, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Google Talk, Android Market
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SCH-I100ZKAXAR
Looks like Samsung Gem would be deployed in retail stores at a competitive price (maybe cheaper), by offering the Advanced Touchscreen Display w/ Anti-Scratch & Anti-Smudge. Samsung wrote "It's the smartphone at a very smart price" but there is no numbers so far.
If look at the Samsung SCH-i100 Gem specifications, 800Mhz processor, Android 2.1 (Eclair), it is not surprising to be sold cheap. Looking at the current trend of smartphones already using 1GHz, even the 1.2 Ghz processor, and even support for 3D. But still interesting and may be a great choice for a smartphone with a friendly price.
UPDATE :
10 Feb 2011 - Samsung Gem available in Altell since February 2010
1 March 2011 - Now also available in U.S. Cellular for only $29.99 after $80 mail-in rebate (with Android 2.2 / Froyo).
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