Samsung Primo with model number SCH-W279 is a CDMA-based phone with dual-SIM slots for CDMA and GSM. Dual-on means user can stay connected to two CDMA-GSM network simultaneously allows user accepting phone call on GSM network while talking on CDMA network.
Samsung Primo offers candy-bar form factor with old-model numeric keypad along with several shortcut button. The buttons are delivered elegantly under its 2.4-inch TFT color display with the speaker grind at the top of the phone. Its also packed with a 2 MP digital camera with video recorder capable.
On CDMA network, Samsung Primo offers 2G and 3G data connections via its CDMA1x and EVDO rev. A technology for up to 3.1 Mbps down-rate, walks on CDMA 800 and 1900 MHz frequency. While on GSM signals, the Primo SCH-W279 works on 900/1800MHz frequency and capable for data connection via its GPRS or EDGE cellular connectivity.
Samsung Primo SCH-W279 Dual-on GSM CDMA Specs:
Network: CDMA, GSM
Band: CDMA 800, 1900 MHz, GSM 900/1800MHz
Data: CDMA1xRTT, 3G EVDO Rev. A, GSM GPRS, EDGE
Processor: Qualcomm | RAM: 128MB | OS: Samsung
Display: 2.4-Inch 240 x 320 pixels TFT LCD
Camera: 2MP, Video capturer: Single Shot/Continuous Shot/Mosaic Shot/Frame Shot
Multimedia: Video player, Music Player, mobile TV (LIVE TV)
Web: Email, Browser, Social media, Games
Battery: 1200mAh Up to 400 minutes Talk-time, Stand-by Time : Up to 160 hours
Stay connected on two network (CDMA-GSM) on single phone, 3G EVDO Rev. A data connections for your desired web access, one hand-frienly, pocket-friendly model, budget-friendly oriented, simple phone but functional. Thats all.
User manual download:
Size: 1.30 MB | File: PDF
Link: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201204/20120418113808499/SCH-W279_UM_IND_Eng_Rev.1.1_120413.pdf
Use the Kies software for your Samsung Primo SCH-W279 PC connection for Windows 65MB
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201302/20130220165326135/KiesSetup.exe
for Mac 29.1MB http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201301/20130107091026072/KiesMac_2.0.0.12123_7_2.dmg