Verizon Wireless and Samsung Mobile America declared that these phones are accessible online today and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in upcoming weeks. Phone design includes an exterior battery cover made from 35 percent post-consumer materials, which is recycled plastic extracted from water bottles.
The good: It has a full QWERTY keyboard, solid messaging and e-mail tools, and handy search and navigation extras. The attractive, compact design and eco-conscious construction is a bonus. The bad: The navigation keys are a little cramped, the 2.5 millimeter headset jack is inconvenient, you can't download music directly to the phone, and the call quality could be better.
Bottom line: The Samsung Intensity II is a good low priced phone for teens, thanks to its various social networking and communications tools. While there are some drawbacks, the moderate price is a draw. Review: in the cell phone world and the follow-up to the original Samsung Intensity makes a worthy update for Verizon's lineup. While mostly the same as the original in features and appearance, the Samsung Intensity II adds an eco-friendly slant.
Like the Samsung Reclaim and the Samsung Blue Earth, the Intensity II's packaging and handset are partially made from recycled materials, and the package is partially printed with soy ink. In addition, the box is smaller and is composed of 60 percent recycled paper.
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