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Samsung's SCH-u740 slips into a little black dressBy Jennifer Hooker, 18 April 2007
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Samsung SCH-u740 Black
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Samsung SCH-u740 Black
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Samsung SCH-u740 Black
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The messaging clamshell maintains the same specs, but adds a touch of style with a classic black shell.

In the world of cell phones, it seems that one color just isn’t enough, so Samsung released the SCH-u740 messaging phone on Verizon Wireless encased in a coat of black paint. The dual-hinged messaging clamshell holds onto its looks otherwise, with touch-sensitive music controls beneath its exterior display. The flip phone also maintains its dimensions at 3.8 by 2 by 0.6 inches and its full QWERTY keyboard.

Like the original metallic u740 that we recently reviewed, the Samsung SCH-u740 Black offers up several multimedia features, including access to V Cast Music, V Cast Video, VZ Navigator and Verizon's Chaperone service.

The unique clamshell also has a slew of messaging options including mobile e-mail, SMS, MMS and instant messaging. Rounding out the U740 Black's feature set are a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash, a speakerphone, Bluetooth and microSD memory expansion.

The Samsung SCH-u740 Black is available immediately from Verizon Wireless and costs $100 with a two-year service contract.
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