Samsung Rant, a candybar cell phone

Sprint has announced that it will soon offer the Samsung Rant, a candybar cell phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and 2 megapixel camera. The Rant also provides access to Sprint’s high-speed EV-DO network, with support for the Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV.

The Samsung Rant packs a microSD card slot, for quick and easy storage expansion, in addition to speaker-independent voice dialing. Bluetooth connectivity is on board, with A2DP support for stereo Bluetooth headsets. The Rant will also use Sprint’s new One Click user interface, which should make it simple to access many services directly from the home screen.

The Samsung Rant is set to be available in October, priced at $49.99 with a 2-year commitment and after a $50 mail-in rebate. The Rant will be available in black or red color schemes from Sprint, with an exclusive purple color only available through Best Buy.

Specifications for the Samsung SPH-M630 Rant
Band	CDMA 850/1900MHz
Data	1xRTT/EV-DO
Size	114.3mm x 53.3mm x 17.8mm (4.5″ x 2.1″ x 0.7″)
Weight	130.4g (4.6oz)
Battery Life	Unknown standby time
	Estimated 5.6 hours talk time
Main Display	2.1″ 262k color TFT, 176×220 pixel resolution
Camera	2 megapixel
Video	Record/Playback
Messaging	SMS/MMS/IM
Email	POP3 and Web-based
Bluetooth	Yes, with A2DP
Memory	microSD card slot
Availability	Planned October 2008
	Speakerphone, Slide-out QWERTY keyboard