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Video Tour: Samsung Saga & Renown

Dec 19, 2008, 4:34 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Phone Scoop takes a brief look at two new world phones from Samsung that work on Verizon Wireless's network in the U.S. and can roam onto GSM/EDGE networks overseas.

We had the opportunity to test the new Samsung Saga and Samsung Renown. Both are offered by Verizon Wireless and offer coverage both in the U.S. and overseas.

The Saga is a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone with optical mouse and full QWERTY keyboard. The Renown is a more basic feature phone that also has a camera. You can watch our video tour here:

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About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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PalmChampion

Dec 24, 2008, 11:32 AM

Optical Mouse is Garbage

😎

PalmChampion

Touch Screen makes it easier to drag and select multiple files at once. Windows mobile is better because there are tons of third party apps you can download, plus the new WM Treos include GPS and WiFi 😎

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MidnightDT

Dec 26, 2008, 7:51 PM

You forgot to mention the saga has a touch screen

the saga has a touch screen in addition to the optical mouse and QWERTY keyboard.

and the renown isnt that basic of a phone it has a 2.0 mp camera, mp3 player, memory card slot bluetooth etc, its more of a mid range phone with global capabilities

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