Samsung SPH-M540 Rant

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Samsung Rant
Manufacturer Samsung
Compatible networks CDMA 850/1900
Availability by regionQ4 2008
PredecessorGravity
SuccessorRant
Form factor Slider
Dimensions2.05 x 4.44 x 0.71 inches (52 x 113 x 18 mm)
Mass4.9 ounces
Operating system Sprint One-CLICK
Memory24MB
Removable storage microSD
BatteryLi - Ion, (5.6 hours (336 mins) of talk time)
Display262,144 colors, TFT, 176 x 220 pixels, 2.10 inches
External displayNo
Rear camera2 Megapixels
Front camera No
ConnectivitymicroUSB, 2.0

The Samsung SPH-M540 (Samsung Rant) is a slider phone designed by Samsung Mobile that is similar to the Samsung Gravity series. It was released in 2008. [1] It was only offered through Sprint [2] and costed around $49.99 at the time of release. [1] It was generally considered a competitor to the LG Rumor. [3]

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Features

Weight4.9 ounces
Dimensions2.05" x 4.44" x 0.71"
Display Technology262K TFT
Display Size2'1
Display Resolution176 x 220
Battery Talk timeUp to 5.6 hours
Camera Resolution2 MP
VideoYes
Music playerYes
MessagingSMS/Email/IM
ConnectivityBluetooth/HTML Browser

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