Sprint's first sub-$100 4G smartphone set for Aug. 21 sale

Android 2.3-based Samsung Conquer runs 1 GHz processor; has two cameras and other high-end features

The Samsung Conquer 4G

 

 

Computerworld - Sprint's first sub-$100 4G smartphone, the Samsung Conquer 4G, goes on sale Aug. 21.

While many powerful new smartphones cost between $150 and $200, the 3.5-in. touchscreen Conquer will sell for $99.99 with a two-year agreement and after a rebate, Sprint and Samsung said.

The Conquer has a 1 GHz processor, similar to some recently unveiled higher-priced smartphones, as well as two cameras for video chat.

The device runs Android 2.3 and has a 2GB card for storage. It also includes a MicroSD slot that can support a 32GB card.

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Sprint and Samsung called the device an "affordable 4G smartphone." However Sprint. like all the major carriers, subsidizes the upfront hardware costs to attract customers to two-year plans that can ultimately cost in the thousands of dollars.

Sprint requires activation on its Everything Data plan for $69.99 a month plus a $10 monthly Premium Data add-on for smartphones.       More