The SCH-a990, the first 3.2 megapixel camera phone currently available in the U.S., has the ability to transmit the images to a Bluetooth-enabled printer. The device is also Mobile Web 2.0-capable and accommodates V-cast technology for video and music downloads.

"In 2006, convergence of mobile phone technology became even more prevalent with the launch of the SCH-a990 in the United States,” said Dale Sohn, President, Samsung Telecommunications America. “However, no matter how much increased functionality we bring to mobile phones, consumers want a good phone first and foremost. The quality of Samsung phones is what sets us apart.”

The SCH-a990 from Verizon Wireless and SAMSUNG is the first 3.2 megapixel digital camera phone currently available to Verizon Wireless customers as well as the American market and remains the premier print quality camera phone. The SCH-a990 enables photo enthusiasts to take high-resolution photos of a similar print quality as a standalone digital camera. In addition, the SCH-a990 boasts a number of media features, including video recording capabilities, V CAST to view video and V CAST Music to download music directly to the phone and Bluetooth wireless technology, which allows a customer to print pictures wirelessly from the SCH-a990 to a Bluetooth-enabled printer basic print profile. The SCH-a990 has a unique design that holds first like a phone and then, when the screen is rotated 180 degrees, like a camera. 

• Network: CDMA 1x EVDO (800/1900MHz)
• Camera: 3.2 Megapixel Camera with Auto-Focus
• Display 262144 Color TFT Screen (2.15”,240x320)
• 65536 Color TFT Screen (1.15”,128x96)
• Rotating Screen
• Multi-Format Music & Video Support
• External Memory: microSD
• TV-Output Support
• Business Card Reader
• Voice Recognition
• Bluetooth / USB 2.0 
• Size: 3.80" (H) x 1.88" (W) x 0.82" (D)
• Weight: 4.4 ounces