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T-Mobile has announced it is carrying the Samsung SGH-t329, also known as the Stripe for its two-tone color scheme and its long, white-on-black external display.

This feature-rich, tri-band phone includes an advanced VGA camera, Bluetooth technology, support for T-Mobile's myFaves service, and much more. The Samsung t329, affectionately dubbed the "Stripe", makes a powerful, yet affordable, mobile companion. Additionally, with MMS messaging capabilities, a speakerphone, and wireless Web browsing abilities, the t329 is the perfect complement to T-Mobile service.

Design

Inside the t329's sleek clamshell you'll find a large, yet crisp and clear 128 x 160 color LCD display with support for over 65,000 colors. The outside cover of the handset sports a unique rectangular LCD display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The phone's VGA camera is located just above this display. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side, and camera controls are included on the right side of the phone, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. The phone includes 21.8 MB of internal memory, and because the t329 has an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off. Lastly, the phone's USB or Bluetooth connectivity makes transferring supported files onto the t329 a snap.

Calling Features

The t329's phone book can handle up to 1,000 of your contacts, and you can store up to five numbers per entry, plus an email address, and a note. In addition to having a discreet vibrating alert, the t329 supports polyphonic ringtones, which means you can really jazz up your incoming calls with cool tunes. Custom ringtones in MP3 format are also supported. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone, and more ringtones can be downloaded from T-Mobile's t-zones service. You can also assign ringer IDs and picture IDs to your favorite callers. Like all T-Mobile phones, the t329 supports voice mail, caller ID, conference calling, call forwarding, call waiting, call hold, built-in paging, and access to T-Mobile's 411 service. Additionally, the t329 is Bluetooth-enabled, allowing you to use a variety of headsets and hands-free kits for total wireless freedom when you're on the go.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools

When it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity, the t329 has you covered. The phone features support for Yahoo!, AOL, and ICQ instant messaging applications (T-Mobile messaging charges apply). There's also a built-in Web browser for t-zones downloads and mobile Web browsing. T-Mobile's t-zones service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging, are also supported by the phone. T9 text entry, which is a predictive text entry technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the t329, including a voice memo recorder that allows up to a minute of recording time per memo, a calculator with unit converter, a to-do list, a calendar, and an alarm clock.

Imaging and Entertainment

The t329 is easily customized to suit your style. Screen savers, themes, and wallpapers can be set to your tastes, and you can even browse and download more wallpapers from the t-zones service. You can also use the phone's Bluetooth or USB connectivity to download more pictures from your PC. The t329 is Java-enabled, meaning it supports games and application downloads written on the Java platform. Games are available via the T-Mobile t-zones service.

The t329 also sports a flight mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight. As mentioned, the phone sports a powerful VGA camera that features a self-timer, night mode functions, and white balance control options.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung t329 weighs 2.82 ounces and measures 3.43 x 1.79 x 0.98 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of digital talk time, and up to 11 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

This new T-Mobile Samsung Stripe mobile phone is available online at phoneandbeyond.com with all its features.