The Verizon Samsung Intensity III price and availability details are now official for those looking at phones with slide-out QWERTY keypads, in particular. The device is currently shipping via the carrier’s official website and it is expected to reach Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the following weeks.
The handset is said to be made of 80% recycled materials and its body is touted to be rugged enough to resist bumps and shocks. On the hardware front, it sports a 2.4-inch QVGA display rendering images in resolutions of 240 × 320p. It is equipped with a 2MP snapper with effects like normal, antique and negative amongst others. The internal memory can be extended via a slot provided for a 32GB microSD card.
The phone’s slide-out QWERTY keyboard should be a welcome addition to the regular keypad for those high on messaging needs. Access to social networking utilities like Facebook and Twitter stay right in place, while the device even claims to obey voice commands owing to speech recognition technology. Facilities such as Fake Call and VZ Navigator have also been incorporated for added convenience. In terms of connectivity, the device features Bluetooth with support for hands-free, headphones, phonebook access, imaging and object push for vCalender or vCard.
According to the Verizon Samsung Intensity III price and availability information, it will cost around $79.99 through the official site. The device tag is tied to a new 2-year service agreement and a $50 mail-in rebate.