Sprint and Samsung today announced the Sprint Power Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A940 by Samsung. The MM-A940 by Samsung is compatible with the Sprint Power Vision network - Sprint's EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) wireless high-speed multimedia network.

One of the key features of the MM-A940 by Samsung is the built-in two-megapixel camera with 2.0 optical zoom and rotating screen. The phone also is equipped with auto focus, , flash, color adjustments, self-timer and multishot feature. Customers also can take advantage of the embedded camera to capture a business card image and transfer the contact information directly into the device's internal contacts.

The phone's camcorder capabilities allow customers to shoot 30-second videos for sharing via email or extended video for storage on the TransFLASH memory card. This TransFLASH card provides customers with ample memory to store their favorite video clips and digital music files. The device comes packaged with a TransFLASH memory card and TransFLASH to SD adapter, plus a USB cable for printing photos directly from the phone to any PictBridge-enabled printer. The device supports Picture MailSM and Sprint PCS Video Mail.

The Sprint Power Vision Phone MM-A940 is an all-in-one device. The phone's built-in media player and high-speed data access, plus faster processing power deliver streaming video and audio from Sprint TV at a smooth and seamless rate of up to 15 frames per second. The 4.9 ounce device features rich 3D graphics and Samsung's 1.56" x 1.25" TFT LCD 262K-color main screen.

Adding to its user-friendly consumer benefits, the MM-A940 by Samsung includes Bluetooth wireless technology. With Bluetooth, customers have access to fast, secure short-range, radio transmission between two devices without having to be in line of sight. The MM-A940 by Samsung supports the most common Bluetooth profiles, such as headset, handsfree, file transfer and printing as well as dial-up networking. In addition, the phone offers two popular features from VoiceSignal Technologies - VoiceMode speech-to-text dictation, which allows users to dictate text messages, and advanced voice recognition, which allows users to dial phone numbers, check status reports of the phone's coverage, signal, and battery strength all with simple voice commands.

The phone is available now nationwide at Sprint Stores for $399.99 or $249.99 after rebate.