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Samsung Illusion™

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Key Features

  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

    A rich operating system with innovative mobile applications.

  • 1GHz Processor

    1GHz Processor

  • HTML Web Browser

    View web pages with a full HTML rich browser.

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi networks are generally short ranged and provide wireless Internet access to localized public areas (often called hotspots) such as airports, hotels, and coffee shops.

  • Pre-loaded with Slacker Radio

    Pre-loaded with Slacker Radio

  • Bluetooth Stereo Support

    A wireless networking technology designed for communication between personal computing and communication devices. For example, Bluetooth technology allows you to use a wireless headset to place and receive calls.

Pricing For

Full Retail Price
$329.99
2-Year Contract
$79.99
Promo Discount
-$79.99
PRICE with 2-Year contract
FREE
Data pack required
Early Termination Fee $350 (2yr contracts)

The Samsung Illusion: Believe in Smart Simplicity
Simplify your life with the Samsung Illusion™, a smartphone you have to see to believe. Powered by the Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread platform, this device is both effortless and intelligent as it runs your favorite apps and games with ease. A subtle curve of the user–friendly touch screen display shows off genuine style and dials it up another notch with a price that everyone can like. The perfect combination of brains and beauty is now a reality, so open your mind to smart simplicity with the Illusion.

PREMIUM FORM AND FUNCTION
The Samsung Illusion™ has both brains and beauty, beginning with the power and performance of the Android 2.3, Gingerbread platform. The fast one gigahertz processor powers work and play seamlessly, and a unique curved glass display and lightly textured back make an effortless statement.

PERSONALIZED ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy yourself anywhere, anytime, right from your Illusion. Browse through over 250,000 apps and games available through Android Market™. Seamless integration with YouTube™ keeps you entertained on the go, while Slacker Radio™ combines your personal tastes to create a unique streaming radio station just for you.

PRODUCTIVITY MEETS SIMPLICITY
Advanced productivity features allow you to streamline your life like never before. Keep track of your contacts with an integrated calendar, email, social networking integration and next generation messaging with group text. Stay productive on the go. Quickoffice® allows you to create, view and edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files.

Camera

  • 3.0MP camera with camcorder

Video

  • Verizon Video
  • Video Player
  • Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC–1, DivX, XviD

Music

  • V CAST Music
  • Verizon Tones
  • Music Player
  • Audio Formats Supported: EVRC, QCELP, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR–NB, AMR–WB, WMA, WAV, MIDI, Enhanced MIDI
  • Headset: 3.5mm Audio Jack

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth® v3.0 HS
  • Bluetooth® Profiles Supported: Serial Port Profile, Object Push (vCard & vCalendar only) Profiles, Stereo (A2DP), AVRCP, GAVDP, AVDTP, AVCTP, HSP, HID, Phone Book Access Profile

Web

  • Integrated Google Mobile Services, Microsoft Outlook Exchange (contacts and calendars), Social Networking Integration (contacts and calendars)
  • 3G Mobile Hotspot Capable (Supports up to 5 devices)
  • Backup Assistant Capable
  • NFL Mobile
  • City ID capable
  • V CAST Media Manager
  • VZ Navigator
  • Amazon Kindle Reader
  • Android HTML Browser
  • YouTube
  • HTML Browser with Adobe Flash
  • Wi–Fi Capable (802.11 a/b/g/n) and Wi–Fi Direct Available
  • Gmail, Google Talk, YouTube™, Google Search, Google Maps, Latitude, Places, Navigation, Android Market, Books
  • Thousands of apps & hundreds of widgets available on Android Market
  • Fast access to YouTube, Twitter and Facebook

Communication

  • Text, Picture & Video Messaging with threaded messaging feature
  • Next Generation Messaging –Group Text
  • Speech to Text Feature
  • Mobile IM
  • Visual Voice Mail Capable
  • Tools: Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stop Watch, World Clock, Timer, Memo, Phone Search, Voice Search, Voice Dialer
  • DLNA via AllShare–share photos, videos and music with other DLNA compatible devices
  • Widgets (Accuweather.com, Analog clock, Digital clock, Dual clock, Program Monitor)
  • QuickOffice
  • Task Manager
  • User Interface: English/Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean
  • GPS/E911
  • Device Software Update –over the air updates supported
  • TTY Compatible
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4

Specifications

Network
  • CDMA/PCS/1xEVDO Rev. A (800/1900 MHz)
Dimensions
  • 4.51”x2.37”x0.47”
  • Weight: 4.02 oz.
Operating System
  • Android 2.3, Gingerbread
  • User Interface–Android 2.3 + Touchwiz
Display
  • 3.5” 320 x 480 HVGA touch screen display
  • Unique, curved glass display
Keyboard
  • Virtual QWERTY
Battery
  • 1,500mAh Battery
  • SAR: Head 0.62 W/kg, Body 0.94 W/kg
  • Usage Time – up to 360 Minutes or
  • Standby Time – up to 250 Hours
Memory
  • 2GB internal memory (actual formatted capacity is less)
  • 2GB pre–installed microSD™ card in device
  • Supports up to 32GB microSD card (sold separately)
  • Phonebook capacity dependent on available memory

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Learn More
No, this is not an illusion! Verizon Wireless is now offering the Illusion from Samsung, a smartphone full of exciting and interactive features that will meet your expectations at a price you can afford! The Samsung Illusion from Verizon holds a Sustainable Product Certification, providing a more eco-friendly experience to its users. Also sporting a display with a resolution of 320x480, the Illusion is an android smartphone that runs on Gingerbread 2.3. Check out other Samsung smartphones from Verizon Wireless, or purchase your Samsung Illusion today!