Samsung Propel Sliding Messaging Phone Launches for AT&T

Samsung today launched the Propel, a vertically sliding messaging phone with a large 2.2-inch display and QWERTY keyboard.

The Propel has AT&T Mobile Music with downloads from Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile, XM Radio Mobile, and MusicID song recognition service. It includes multimedia features such as AT&T Video Share, MobiTV, CV and AT&T Navigator.

It includes a 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth technology and a microSD memory card slot, supporting up to 8GB. A dedicated key opens text messaging, instant messaging and mobile email.

"The Propel is a stylish way to stay connected," said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Mobile. "With a full QWERTY keyboard, multimedia features and four color options, this handset has something for everyone."

The Samsung Propel is available in Red/White, Apple Green/Black, Blue/Black and a Red/Black version exclusive to RadioShack. It starts at $79.99 with a two-year service agreement and after mail-in rebate.