One of the Galaxy's member in Samsung family for budget-friendly user with CDMA based network support, Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA with model number: SCH-i509. The design is completely elegant brings smartphone flavor with only one physical button below its 2.8-inch touchscreen display. Running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) quick enough thanks to the 800 MHz CPU by Qualcomm as well the support of 256 MB RAM.
Galaxy Y CDMA is a 3G-capable phone which offers 3G data connectivity via its EVDO Rev. A network techno for up to 3.1 Mbps down-rate, or back to lower speed on CDMA1x RTT network for up to 156 Mbps connections. However, its capable also as the PC modem by activate the USB tethering feature or use WiFi tethering as another easy option.
Galaxy Y SCH-i509 CDMA Specs:
Network: CDMA
Band: 800 / 600 / 1900 MHz
Data: CDMA1x2000, EVDO Rev. A 3.1Mbps
Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7627
RAM: 256 MB
OS: Gingerbread
Display: QVGA (320 x 240) LCD TFT
Camera: 2MP, Video capturer
Memory: 100 MB
MMC Slot: MicroSD up to 32 GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi bg, MicroUSB, 3.5mm audio jack
WiFi hotspot: Rady
USB Tether (As modem) : Ready - see the step by step how to below the specs secsio)
Battery: 1200mAh
How to Activate USB tathering feature on Galaxy Y CDMA:
Tap App > Settings > Wireless and Network > Tethering and Portable Hot-spot > tap USB Tethering > Check your PC device manager and network connections
User manual download:
Size: 4.862 MB | File: PDF
Link: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201204/20120418114025496/SCH-I509_UM_IND_Gingerbread_Eng_Rev.1.1_120417_Screen.pdf