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Coming soon to Sprint: Samsung SPH-A640, SPH-A420 clamshells and Sanyo SCP-2400 teen phoneBy Ben Patterson, 30 June 2006
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Samsung SPH-A640
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The mid-range A640 boasts Bluetooth, a VGA camera and a striking OLED display, while the entry-level A420 comes with a thin-and-light profile and the SCP-2400 sports a series of parental controls.

Samsung SPH-A640

Samsung SPH-A640
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This middle-of-the-road clamshell stands out from the crowd with its sleek, backlit OLED external display. Inside the jet-black clamshell you’ll find a solid if relatively modest set of features, including a 65,000-color TFT LCD, a VGA camera, Bluetooth, Sprint PCS Ready Link for push-to-talk chatting, Wireless Backup support for preserving your contacts, and voice calling and memos. Available now from the Sprint, the A640 retails for about $140.

Specifications

- Measures 3.6 by 1.8 by 0.9 inches
- 3.2 ounces
- 65,000-color internal TFT display, monochrome OLED external display
- Bluetooth
- VGA camera
- Voice calling/memos
- Push-to-talk via Sprint PCS Ready Link
- Speakerphone
- Wireless Backup


Samsung SPH-A420

Samsung SPH-A420
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A slim-and-light entry-level clamshell, the 2.9-ounce A420 makes an impression with its trim 0.9-inch profile. The phone lacks a camera and an external display but still manages to pack in voice calling and memos, a speakerphone, a 65,000-color internal TFT LCD, and a standard suite of PIM applications. Look for the A420 to arrive in Sprint's handset lineup in July; pricing details have yet to be released.

Specifications

- Measures 3 by 1.7 by 0.8 inches
- 2.9 ounces
- 65,000-color internal TFT LCD, no external display
- Speakerphone
- Voice calling and memos


Sanyo SCP-2400

Sanyo SCP-2400
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Designed specifically for teens, the SCP-2400 clamshell comes with a series of parental controls that let you restrict specific calling and data features. Available in five colors and equipped with a 65,000-color internal LCD and a monochrome external display, the SCP-2400 also includes Sprint PCS Ready Link support for push-to-talk chatting, Wireless Backup for storing address books online, voice dialing and memos, a speakerphone, and built-in GPS. Set for release in July, the handset will cost $180, or $30 with a two-year service agreement.

Specifications

- Measures 3.3 by 1.8 by 1 inches
- 3.5 ounces
- 65,000-color STN internal LCD, monochrome STN external LCD
- Push-to-talk via Sprint PCS Ready Link
- Wireless Backup
- Voice dialing and memos
- Speakerphone
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