The
Trace has been getting the lion's share of the attention, but it turns out that the svelte candybar isn't the only new Samsung kid on T-Mobile's block this week: the
T619 flip (separated-at-birth twin of Sprint's SPH-M500) and
T629 slider have quietly started filtering into the hands of users, too. The unassuming, midrange handsets' spec sheets roughly mirror one another, packing 1.3-megapixel cams and Bluetooth. Either one can be yours for $150 on contract -- after all the rebates have worked their magic, that is.
[Thanks, Rob]
Update: Turns out the T619 clamshell goes out the door for more like $80 after rebates, making us wonder what justifies the difference in cost versus the T629; is a microSD slot and a slider form factor really worth an extra $70?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Owen @ Sep 18th 2006 11:14PM
I like how on the title for the t-509 on T-mobile's site it still says "thinnest phone ever"
which of course it never was, if you count the x820
vin. @ Sep 18th 2006 11:26PM
Just picked up the T-629 for my wife tonight. Not too shabby on first impression. The micro SD slot is a nice touch.
I also got the blackberry pearl for myself. Also makes a nice first impression. My web/email access hasn't been set up yet, so we'll see how that goes.
foner @ Sep 19th 2006 12:43AM
A bit of clarification about the 619 - I was in a store today and a micro SD slot does not appear anywhere on this phone. Rep told me it was left out since this phone is replacing the T319
Chris Ziegler @ Sep 19th 2006 1:31AM
Thanks for the correction, foner - I've updated the post. This little detail appears to have changed since we first heard about the phone a while back.
Chris
foner @ Sep 19th 2006 1:24PM
Even more clarification - the 619 is priced now at 79.99 - which I was told was the original launch price -
Sky Siegel @ Sep 20th 2006 6:56PM
T619 is $79.99 after rebate, not $150.
Steve Tycz @ Sep 22nd 2006 8:42PM
Anyone know if the T629 has a calendar function?
I'm looking for something to replace a no-longer-gracefully-aging Nokia 3660.
It was a great phone; nearly indestructable, bluetooth, camera/video, large and relatively sharp screen, removable memory, and syncable calendar. I'd miss any of those features... any other ideas? btw- no longer under contract.
Matt @ Dec 8th 2006 10:07AM
Yes there is a calender on T629.
Inuyasha @ Apr 14th 2007 10:14PM
The t629 is now down to $99.99 after rebates, and has been at that price since at least January.
the kid @ Jun 29th 2007 8:17PM
does any one knows how to put ringtones in the Samsung T-629???
its not as easy as the T-809 and the phone did not come with a cd, let alone the memory card. i am going nuts over here. can it be possible to do? can someone help me please.
thank you very much
THE KID...