Samsung Gusto lands at Verizon Wireless

While Sprint gets the Epic 4G Galaxy S phone, Verizon is picking up another phone from Samsung that proffers multiple messaging options and voice enhancement audio technology. The Samsung Gusto is set to be made available through Verizon Wireless Communications Stores sometime in the forthcoming weeks.

This sleek handset has been festooned by a 2.2” internal screen and VGA camera with night shot. Drenched in a shade of metallic gray, it comes with a mobile web browser and features SMS, MMS and Voice messaging as well as mobile IM, mobile chat, mobile e-mail and mobile web e-mail.

The Gusto’s Bluetooth technology supports headset, serial port, phonebook access, hands-free, object push for vCard and vCalendar. It is pre-loaded with Bing search and capable of downloading wallpapers, ringtones, games, location-based services and more. The phone also integrates other utilities like calendar, calculator, and alarm clock and so on.

Dynamic Voice Enhancement technology cuts down on background disturbances, improves speech frequencies and extends noise suppression. Managing social situations gets easier with the fake call feature that enables users to set up a pseudo call with a timer. Driving mode intelligently adjusts the volume on this handset which is also VZ Navigator capable.

The phone is currently available through Verizon’s online portal for free after a web discount and a new two-year customer contract. The Samsung Gusto will hit the carrier’s retail outlets for $19.99 (approx. Rs. 935) with a two-year customer agreement after a $50 (approx. Rs. 2,350) mail-in rebate.