Gadgetell | Tech News, Reviews, and Interesting Things

Cricket Communications has introduced two new mobile handsets in its line up of CDMA AWS handsets, the Samsung MyShot (SCH-r430) and the Samsung Spex (SCH-r210). Designed specifically for the new AWS spectrum band, both phones however can still operate on PCS and cellular bands. Hence, making them work in all Cricket wireless markets. Cricket’s introduction of the two Samsung mobile phones earns the company the bragging rights of being the first to release the CDMA AWS devices to the mobile phone market.

Aside from being CDMA AWS handsets both the Samsung Spex and MyShot boast of distinct features that sets each other apart. The Samsung Spex is a slim and sleek mobile handset that offers an easy-to-use interface. Its features include Bluetooth, color display, speakerphone and personal tools (calendar, memo pad and more). In addition, the Spex also supports Cricket’s mobile services such as text messaging, mobile web, Cricket games and apps.

The Samsung MyShot on the other hand is packed with a 1.3-megapixel camera with self-timer, Bluetooth, voice recognition capability, web access, Cricket games and apps, text and picture messaging, speakerphone and the personal tools.

The Samsung Spex will retail for $119 while the Samsung MyShot will have a retail price of $149. Users can also choose to get a Cricket service plan starting at $35 a month which includes unlimited wireless calling all day, every day.

Via [PhoneScoop] Via [MobileTechNews] Read [Samsung]

Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed →