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A great choice for communications companion for your global roaming, the Samsung Ace smartphone offers the ability to use one device both in the U.S. and while traveling outside of North America with support for Sprint’s speedy CDMA network and GSM networks when abroad. And with the power of the Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system, you’ll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of email accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents.
 The Samsung Ace provides fast Sprint connectivity in North America and GSM/GPRS global roaming. |
When you want to wind down, enjoy favorite news, sports, weather and more with Sprint TV’s rich, clear visuals and crisp sound that downloads at Broadband-like speeds. The slim, light Ace smartphone offers a full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging and document editing, and it’s complemented by a large 2.3-inch LCD screen. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities, Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo Bluetooth streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (to 2 GB), digital audio player featuring synchronization with Windows Media Player, and up to 4 hours of talk time.
Sprint Service
With quad-band capabilities, the Samsung ACE also operates globally on CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks (900/1800 MHz) where Sprint has international roaming agreements. (Note that this phone is not compatible with GSM networks found in the United States.) With the Samsung ACE, you can make or receive calls in approximately 180 countries and access professional and personal email, view documents and files, surf the web, and sync your Outlook calendar in nearly 100 countries.
A Sprint-provided SIM card is provided pre-installed in the device for customers who wish to utilize Sprint International Roaming Services (special activation required) while traveling abroad. In addition to taking advantage of any Sprint International Roaming services, Sprint customers can also use a third-party SIM for international voice and data services, providing greater flexibility for their global communications needs.
Supporting the EV-DO high-speed data standard, this phone enables you to download and stream high-quality video, straight onto your phone. Where coverage is available, EV-DO connectivity provides average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps, with peak rates up to 2 Mbps. This device is backwards compatible to 1XRTT technology in areas where EV-DO is not yet available.
With Sprint TV, you can make your cell phone your always-on source for news, weather, sports and more. This comprehensive video service combines high-quality streaming audio and video from channels including the NFL Network, ABC, The Weather Channel, Fox Sports, E!, CNN, The Discovery Channel, and more.
Sprint’s On Demand service provides up-to-date information on sports, weather, news, money and more customized to the your zip code
 The QWERTY keyboard features backlighting, and it’s complemented by a thumbwheel for easy one-handed navigation. |
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Phone Features
Similar in design to Samsung’s popular Blackjack smartphone, the easily pocketable Ace has an ultra-thin candybar form factor that measures 0.46 inches thin and weighs 3.9 ounces. The 2.3-inch LCD screen with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and 65K color depth sits above a five-way navigation pad with thumb wheel for easy one-handed operation. It’s complemented by standard send/end keys and soft navigation keys as well as a shortcut key to the Today screen. The QWERTY keyboard features keys with a soft pointed edge for easier typing, and the backlit keypad makes it easy to work in low light conditions. This smartphone has 96 MB of RAM and 192 MB of ROM memory, and it can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards up to 2 GB in size.
The included Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Smartphone software with Direct Push technology gives you instant access to your emails, calendar, and contacts at anytime. That means wherever and whenever, you’ll be connected. A single main screen summarizes all the important information you need to make it through the day. Here you’ll get message notification, upcoming appointments, dialing functions, tasks, and more all in one spot. Staying productive on the road is made possible by the Microsoft Office Mobile suite, which includes Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile. Meanwhile, the File Explorer application makes it easy to browse the files.
It also supports Windows Media playback right out of the box. With Windows Media Player, you can play streaming and downloaded video and audio content in a variety of formats. You can also keep favorite tunes loaded on a memory card and listen to your music wherever you roam.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking–surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (requires Phone As Modem Service Plan).
Other features include:
- Productivity tools: PDF viewer, voice recorder, notepad, calculator, world clock, measurement converter
- 1.3-megapixel camera with choice of three sizes, three quality settings, brightness adjustment, multi-shot capabilities, and 4x digital zoom
- Video capture up to QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
- Microsoft ActiveSync technology offers one of the best PC to mobile device sync experiences, making it easier to configure with faster data transfer and sync accuracy.
- Access to the Sprint Software Store provided by Handmark, where you can find, download and buy software, games, ringtones, graphics and other Windows Mobile Pocket PC applications simply and securely.
- Hands-free operation of your phone is made easy with the built-in speakerphone, allowing you to take a conference call virtually anywhere
- MP3 ringtones
- Voice recorder
- Multi-lingual menus (English and Spanish)
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Vital Statistics
The Samsung Ace weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 4.65 x 2.32 x 0.46 inches. Its 1300 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO frequencies in the United States as well as 900/1800 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies outside North America.
Powered by Windows Mobile 6
 Windows Mobile 6 adds power to your mobile office with up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars. |
  Edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets on your phone, just as you would on your desktop/laptop PC. |
Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6 updates the Windows Mobile 5 platform with a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.
With Windows Mobile 6, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC’s Microsoft Office suite. You’ll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting–without affecting tables, images or text–as well as view PowerPoint presentations.
- Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
- With Excel Mobile, you’re not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
- PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
- After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.
All Windows Mobile 6 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way. more info
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