The Samsung Intrepid is a another smartphone for Sprint. But, it doesn’t run on Android OS, this handset comes with Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. Just like the Verizon Wireless Escapade (for Verizon -CDMA phone-), the Intrepid is a great choice for globetrotters thanks to its compatibility with GSM / 3G 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and 2100 MHz 3G networks (with pre-installed SIM card) when traveling abroad.
The Samsung SPH-i350 Intrepid features a 2.5-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 320 x 240-pixel, a full QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture capabilities, a fully-customizable home screen, Adobe Flash Lite, digital audio player, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, microSD card slot (expansion cards up to 16 GB), a threaded SMS, instant messaging (Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, AOL), and also GPS using Sprint Navigation.
This Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone weighs 4 ounces and measures 4.6 x 2.59 x 0.51 inches. This smartphone is also equipped with 1480 mAh lithium-ion battery which delivers up to 6 hours of talk time. As we write above, in addition to runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies (via Sprint), it also works on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM and 2100 MHz 3G UMTS networks outside North America.
And now, this Windows Mobile 6.5 touchscreen plus QWERTY phone is now available for purchase in the US via Amazon with the price of around $49.99 if you buy with a new service plan. You can buy Sprint’s Samsung Intrepid SPH-i350 by visiting this page.
