Samsung Rogue SCH-U960 Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

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Brand: Samsung
Category: Wireless

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31 reviews
Sales Rank: 26521

Color: Silver
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0

Model: SCH-U960
UPC: 635753477825
ASIN: B002NX0TEE

Release Date: April 15, 2008

Features:

•	3G-enabled touchscreen phone with brilliant 3.1-inch display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, customizable interface, and one-touch access to social networking sites
•	Access V Cast Music (with Rhapsody) and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Visual Voice Mail
•	3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 16 GB; digital audio/video player; access to instant messaging and email (personal and corporate)
•	Up to 4.7 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time
•	What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, quick reference guide

Accessories:

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Samsung ATADS10JBEBSTD Travel Charger

Samsung Travel Charger for Samsung SCH-R420, SGH-A177, SGH-A887, SGH-T349, SGH-T239 [Bulk Packaging]

Samsung WEP301 Bluetooth Headset (Black)

Samsung WEP700 Bluetooth Headset (Black)

Key Features

Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service as well as Chaperone service for keeping track of your kids
3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with horizontal slide-out, four-row QWERTY keypad (Learn more)
Widget tool bar with one–touch access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube
Customizable touch interface
3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities with flash and video capture and on-device editing capabilities (Learn more)
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits (Learn more)
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB
Digital audio player enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone; compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Full messaging capabilities including SMS, MMS, Mobile IM, Mobile Email and Corporate Email
File viewer can view Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PDF documents stored on a memory card
Pre-loaded games including NEED FOR SPEED Undercover, Resident Evil: Degeneration, and Tetris and Dice
Organizer tools include calendar with scheduler, note pad, alarm clock, world clock, calculator and stop watch
Advanced speech recognition with dictation and voice commands including Voice Dial, Digit Dial Readout, Menu Readout, and Text Message Readout
Full HTML Web browsing capability
Media Center-capable for downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, and more

See a larger image of the open QWERTY keyboard.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Rogue weighs 4.94 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.17 x 0.65 inches. Its 960 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.7 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

Verizon Wireless Services

VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
Additionally, the Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone. Additional subscription charges applicable.
V CAST Music with Rhapsody: Access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody phone as often as you want, and take your music on the go.
On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.
V CAST Video on Demand: This optional service enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips. It features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children’s programming. V CAST Video on Demand also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games
The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
Mobile Broadband Connect: Use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The Mobile Broadband Connect tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

Learn More

Social Networking Made Easy with the Samsung Rogue

The Rogue's accelerometer automatically switches screen orientation depending on how you hold the phone.

Offering more function, more style, more muscle, the Samsung Rogue has a 3.1-inch ultra-brilliant, highly responsive touchscreen with 480 x 800-pixel resolution (WVGA) and a 262K color depth. The innovative AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen reproduces sharper and brighter colors with better battery consumption. The screen also features an accelerometer that automatically changes the orientation from portrait to landscape as well as sensors for proximity (when you put the phone to your ear) and luminance (to gauge how bright it needs to be when first turned on).

The front face of the phone offers a minimalist approach to controls, with send/end keys and a single navigation button. A four-row full QWERTY keyboard slides out from the left side of the phone, enabling easier typing for longer messages.

You'll enjoy full HTML Web browsing capabilities as well as one-touch access to social networking sites via shortcut widgets--including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and Photobucket.

The phone has an internal 768 MB of flash memory that's augmented by 256 MB of RAM, and it's expandable via optional microSD/microSDHC (High Capacity) memory cards up to 16 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contacts with multiple numbers per entry as well as support for picture and ringer ID. Other calling features include an accelerator tab for quick contact searching, embedded ringtones, vibrating alerts (with silent mode), speed dialing capabilities.

On-the-Go Photos and Videos

The 3-megapixel camera enables you to shoot both still images and capture video clips wherever you roam. You can choose from one of eight resolution options (2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, 800 x 480, 320 x 240 pixels) as well as get closer to the action with up to a 10x digital zoom (available depending on resolution selection). Other features include an integrated flash, dedicated camera key, multi-shot capabilities (panorama, mosaic and frame), multiple color effects, and a self-timer. The phone also includes internal editors for both still photos and videos.

Wireless Freedom with Bluetooth

In addition to the integrated hands-free speakerphone, this phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity--version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), which makes pairing with an optional headset as well as other Bluetooth-enabled devices a snap. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and phonebook access. And with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

Bluetooth profiles include: Headset, Hands–free, Stereo, Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Basic Imaging, Object Push for vCard and vCal, File Transfer and Serial Port Profiles

Technical Specifications

Audio format support: MP3, M4A, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, CMX 4.5, EVRC, QCELP, I-Melody
Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Image format support: BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF, PMD, SVG-T, SWF
TTY Compatible
In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts
Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating = M4
3.5mm headset jack
Over–the–air downloadable software upgrades
Bilingual Interface: English/Español

Customer Reviews:

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are you kidding August 14, 2010
peter toppi (Portland, ME, US)
i have had this phone over a year now and i love it. i have had a lot of phones over the years and this one is one of the best.

1 out of 5 stars

Good basic phone, but for a premium price August 12, 2010
Patrick Madigan (Mesa, AZ USA)
I got this phone because it had a great keyboard and display, and had a web browser that looked ok. And it was cheaper than a Droid. Overall it's been satisfactory, as a basic phone. But you can't download any apps for it, except for a few pitiful offerings... apparently nobody ever got around to developing anything for the Rogue! The web browser is awkward to use and is incredibly slow, like getting on the internet back in 1995. So none of the "cool" features are really all that great. Too much money for a phone with such limited abilities.

What's weird is that my friend has the same phone but with T-Mobile, and the web browser on their Samsung seems to be much faster, plus they get unlimited internet for only $10. I've been happy with Verizon till now, but this has me wondering if it's time to switch providers, once the contract runs out on my Verizon Rogue.

1 out of 5 stars

Wow this phone sucks July 18, 2010
marvin9679 (Millerton, NY USA)
Had to get a phone in a hurry because of circumstances id rather not mention. Went into Verizon wireless and they recomended this phone highly. Come to find out they must of had to many of them and were told to lie.The speaker has to be the worst one they could find in the junk box.The web browser is so limited its almost a joke. When you do get on web with it the font is either to small to see or if you double click it you have to chase words around screen. The speaker phone is no good as you cant hear it and audio is so low that as an alarm its useless. Before i get another phone i will look into reviews more. BTW i already had to exchange phone once due to phone failure. Same probs

1 out of 5 stars

Seriously people - DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE July 4, 2010
Frank S. Gavin (San Jose, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am a professional sales guy who lives and dies by my phone. I also count on you other reviewers to point me in the right direction. I am killing some time today to prevent disappointment and try and discourage professional phone people from making the mistake I have. I am not usually a complainer either and this may be my second negative review in my life, but believe me when I say this, with all sincerity, but the Rogue is a piece of junk (I would use a more descriptive adjective if I could). There is another reviewer here whose title is "I hate this phone" and every day I say this. I curse this phone almost daily. If you like things that glitter and look fancy you will love this phone. However, if you are counting on this phone to be a high performance cell phone - keep looking. Here are some rants: battery dies with a 5-minute and sometimes NO WARNING; voice recognition, which I count on, is the worst I've ever used - and I have tried the "Adaption" function but sometimes it can't even recognize a YES vs. NO - how lame is that?; In my pocket this thing clicks away as the side buttons are way too sensitive; I can go on and on. I don't know how anyone can rate this phone like it's rated in this section. Take it from me, a phoneaholic - keeping looking and don't buy this pretty but worthless device.

4 out of 5 stars

Touchscreen is the Future... July 2, 2010
Krystal Hillsman (TN)
Overall, I really like this phone. I'm not itching to replace it and I'm really happy with it. However, I won't be sad to see it go when the time comes for my next upgrade.

Things I Love:
Full HTML Browser
-It's fairly fast for a cell phone
-Easy enough to navigate
-Haven't had any trouble with applications such as Facebook or You Tube
Qwerty Keyboard
-Responds well
-Haven't had any problems with letters not being entered in or hitting the wrong keys, but they are fairly small
3.0 Megapixel w/ Flash
-This takes great, high quality pictures. Very clear and they are still beautiful when uploaded to my desktop or sent through email
Screen Resolution
-Very crisp and clear thanks to the Glossy Screen
-And the default backgrounds that came with the phone are really nice to look at as well
-The screen doesn't seem to get scratched up easily either
Widget Bar!
-Fully Customizeable, Short cuts to Favorites Contacts, Calendar, Facebook, You Tube

Things I Don't Love:
-The words on the Browser are tiny and at times it's hard to click on links
-Phone doesn't have an on screen touch Qwerty Keyboard like the LG Phones
-Pretty Glossy Screen is very reflective making it difficult to see the screen in direct sunlight or flourescent lighting

Things I Hate:
-The Speaker Phone is AWFUL, it's this horrible teeny, pointless sound. I hear much better with the speaker turned off and the volume turned up

You can use this as an mp3 player by storing your songs on an optional micro sd card. The speakers on this phone are fairly decent. It always sounds better with headphones or running it through your car's speakers though, of course.

I love touchscreens phones. I don't ever want to go back to a traditional phone. I found this phone very easy to set up and use (given that I went through the Touch Screen Learning Curve already with my Dare.) The touch screen is responsive and I didn't find it clicking away to something I had not clicked on and it scrolls easily and quickly. It has a lock button the side that you can use to lock and unlock the touchscreen. You can also unlock it by pressing any button and then tapping on the lock button on the screen. I've had it unlock a few times, naturally, but it's happened far less than any other phone I've ever had.

If I had known the speakers were as bad as they were, I would have gotten a different phone. But other than that, I've been quite happy with the features on this phone.

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