Samsung Rogue SCH-U960 Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

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A sleek messaging phone with a full touchscreen display, the Samsung Rogue for Verizon Wireless is also complemented with a horizontal slide-out, four-row QWERTY keyboard for an optimized messaging experience. It also includes threaded messaging capabilities so you can follow your conversations as well as one-touch access to social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and Photobucket.

The 3.1–inch widescreen touch-enabled display gives you an enhanced viewing experience for watching videos, taking and sharing pictures, or connecting to your favorite social networking sites.

See a schematic of all the Rogue's controls.

This mobile multimedia powerhouse is compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via the fast Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO data network, and the V CAST Video on Demand service that enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you'll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to. See more details on optional Verizon Wireless services below.

The Rogue also features innovative speech capabilities powered by Nuance that allow you to launch and control a variety of applications and services with simple voice commands as well as dictate text messages. You'll enjoy full HTML Web browsing capabilities with the brilliantly colorful 3.1-inch touchscreen display. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion to 16 GB, full range of messaging options including email and instant messaging, bi-lingual interface (English and Spanish), and up to 4.7 hours of talk time.

Key Features

Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service as well as Chaperone service for keeping track of your kids
3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with horizontal slide-out, four-row QWERTY keypad (Learn more)
Widget tool bar with one–touch access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube
Customizable touch interface
3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities with flash and video capture and on-device editing capabilities (Learn more)
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits (Learn more)
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB
Digital audio player enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone; compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Full messaging capabilities including SMS, MMS, Mobile IM, Mobile Email and Corporate Email
File viewer can view Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PDF documents stored on a memory card
Pre-loaded games including NEED FOR SPEED Undercover, Resident Evil: Degeneration, and Tetris and Dice
Organizer tools include calendar with scheduler, note pad, alarm clock, world clock, calculator and stop watch
Advanced speech recognition with dictation and voice commands including Voice Dial, Digit Dial Readout, Menu Readout, and Text Message Readout
Full HTML Web browsing capability
Media Center-capable for downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, and more

See a larger image of the open QWERTY keyboard.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Rogue weighs 4.94 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.17 x 0.65 inches. Its 960 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.7 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

Verizon Wireless Services

VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
Additionally, the Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone. Additional subscription charges applicable.
V CAST Music with Rhapsody: Access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody phone as often as you want, and take your music on the go.
On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.
V CAST Video on Demand: This optional service enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips. It features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children’s programming. V CAST Video on Demand also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games
The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
Mobile Broadband Connect: Use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The Mobile Broadband Connect tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

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Social Networking Made Easy with the Samsung Rogue

The Rogue's accelerometer automatically switches screen orientation depending on how you hold the phone.

Offering more function, more style, more muscle, the Samsung Rogue has a 3.1-inch ultra-brilliant, highly responsive touchscreen with 480 x 800-pixel resolution (WVGA) and a 262K color depth. The innovative AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen reproduces sharper and brighter colors with better battery consumption. The screen also features an accelerometer that automatically changes the orientation from portrait to landscape as well as sensors for proximity (when you put the phone to your ear) and luminance (to gauge how bright it needs to be when first turned on).

The front face of the phone offers a minimalist approach to controls, with send/end keys and a single navigation button. A four-row full QWERTY keyboard slides out from the left side of the phone, enabling easier typing for longer messages.

You'll enjoy full HTML Web browsing capabilities as well as one-touch access to social networking sites via shortcut widgets--including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and Photobucket.

The phone has an internal 768 MB of flash memory that's augmented by 256 MB of RAM, and it's expandable via optional microSD/microSDHC (High Capacity) memory cards up to 16 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contacts with multiple numbers per entry as well as support for picture and ringer ID. Other calling features include an accelerator tab for quick contact searching, embedded ringtones, vibrating alerts (with silent mode), speed dialing capabilities.

On-the-Go Photos and Videos

The 3-megapixel camera enables you to shoot both still images and capture video clips wherever you roam. You can choose from one of eight resolution options (2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, 800 x 480, 320 x 240 pixels) as well as get closer to the action with up to a 10x digital zoom (available depending on resolution selection). Other features include an integrated flash, dedicated camera key, multi-shot capabilities (panorama, mosaic and frame), multiple color effects, and a self-timer. The phone also includes internal editors for both still photos and videos.

Wireless Freedom with Bluetooth

In addition to the integrated hands-free speakerphone, this phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity--version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), which makes pairing with an optional headset as well as other Bluetooth-enabled devices a snap. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and phonebook access. And with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

Bluetooth profiles include: Headset, Hands–free, Stereo, Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Basic Imaging, Object Push for vCard and vCal, File Transfer and Serial Port Profiles

Technical Specifications

Audio format support: MP3, M4A, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, CMX 4.5, EVRC, QCELP, I-Melody
Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Image format support: BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF, PMD, SVG-T, SWF
TTY Compatible
In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts
Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating = M4
3.5mm headset jack
Over–the–air downloadable software upgrades
Bilingual Interface: English/Español

Product Details

3G-enabled touchscreen phone with brilliant 3.1-inch display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, customizable interface, and one-touch access to social networking sites
Access V Cast Music (with Rhapsody) and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Visual Voice Mail
3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 16 GB; digital audio/video player; access to instant messaging and email (personal and corporate)
Up to 4.7 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, quick reference guide

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Customer Reviews

Amazing phone! Get one TODAY - you'll be glad you did!

Review Date: September 19, 2009

Reviewer: John M. Sullivan,

First let me say I've had about a half-dozen cell phones (both personal and work, talk-only to PDAs), so I've had and tried many phones. The Samsung Rogue simply blew the rest of them all away!

We put off moving the family from T-Mobile to Verizon, and put off getting the LG Touch when we heard online that the Samsung Rogue was going to come out soon (Thanks Boy Genius Report!) We are SO glad we waited.

A STUNNING screen (AMOLED), touch screen, and an INCREDIBLE 3.0MP camera with an amazing number of features that all JUST WORK! I went to try the camera phone, turned it horizontal and thought, "gee, in this position the rocker buttons normally on the right are now on top and I wonder if they work now like a zoom feature on a regular camera?" And they DID. When listening to video and vertical the volume rocker on the left is up for louder and down for lower like you'd expect. What surprised me (in a GOOD way) is that when the phone is horizontal the top volume rocker (that is now pointing left) is actually for lowering the volume - just like you'd expect in that configuration. Amazing.

I tell you, I'd buy Samsung ANY DAY over most if not all other brands. They just plain know how to make solid, feature packed items! (Anyone else tired of cheap Chinese junk! Buy Samsung - they're Korean and know what they are doing!) I wish they made cars! (Samsung that is.)

The only thing so far that I've found I wish was a little better is when searching apps on Verizon's site with the phone - when you slide your finger on the screen to roll up to see more folders (in the games for example), I tried to scroll up twice in quick succession and it took my movements to be two clicks instead of 2 slides and I nearly ended up purchasing something! Yikes. Glad they ask you one more time if you are sure. I'm just more careful now in that area.

My last comment is about Verizon's app store, not the phone - I wish you could download a demo so you could see if you liked something rather than only having either a monthly fee OR flat out purchase. I'd like to "TRY before Buying", not "Rent and maybe then buy anyway."

In Summary, I've only just started using this phone over the last 2 days and I can't wait to keep finding out more about it. This should be a very easy phone to love for the 2 years of my contract with Verizon. Make yourself happy and GET A SAMSUNG ROGUE today!!!

Fantastic for a non-smartphone

Review Date: October 16, 2009

Reviewer: T. J. Green, Hendersonville, TN USA

I recently decided it was time to ditch AT&T and switch to Verizon (most of my contacts are on Verizon anyway, so it only made sense). So, a couple days ago I switched and decided to get the Samsung Rogue.

The phone I had on AT&T was a Blackberry Curve, and this phone impressed me so much that I was more than happy to give up the Blackberry. While the ability to use some more advanced Blackberry functions isn't available (notably the calendar is less robust, but still usable), practically everything I used my Blackberry for on a normal basis can be done on this phone. The web browser works pretty well, and the text messaging is just as good as what I had on the Blackberry. The option to have Visual Voicemail and Mobile Email (at a small extra cost) is all I needed to complete my escape from the Blackberry.

The touch screen is accurate and responsive, and the menu layout is very intuitive. Compared to the smartphone touch-screens I've seen (like the Blackberry Storm and Windows Mobile 6.1 phones like the Samsung Omnia) this is much much easier to use and much less frustrating.

The keyboard is going to take some getting used to after having a Blackberry, but it shouldn't take long to get used to and the buttons have good action to them.

In my opinion, this phone is the closest you can come to having a smartphone without actually having a smartphone. This is just fine by me, since I get the majority of the functionality of a smartphone without paying extra for a Blackberry data plan. Note: you will be required to sign up for unlimited data, but it is the cheaper standard data and not the more expensive smartphone data.

As for being on Verizon now, the small gripes I may have about how they lock you out of installing 3rd-party applications is minimal, since I now have a cheaper bill and better area coverage, and this phone does everything I need really anyway.

Exactly what I had hoped for.

Review Date: October 23, 2009

Reviewer: rowancv,

After getting my phone run over by a car, I did some research and concluded that I wanted to get the Samsung Rogue. I considered the positive and negative comments, but the positive far outweighed the negative, so I went with it. After only one day of use, I must say that this phone has met all of my expectations. As far as the phone itself, I have been able to put my OWN pictures AND videos (I bought Download Helper's Video Converter from Mozilla Firefox and it works like a charm for converting videos into ".3g2" files- once converted, the video quality is AMAZING on the Rogue). This by far, was the most important thing for me. So I have my own videos from my laptop on my phone, and I have all the pictures I want on there too (hurray for custom wallpapers! lol). MUSIC- works great (you can make MULTIPLE playlists! but unfortunately you can't multi-task and keep the music playing in the background while you do other things like browse the internet), and as with the video, the speakers are honestly very good quality. The screen qualities- sharpness, brightness, and richness in color- are absolutely AMAZING. It's got a beautiful and STUNNING AMOLED screen that you will fall in love with INSTANTLY. I'll let others review the internet, as I haven't been able to mess around too much with it (due to a limited data plan for the month), but from playing around with it for 10 minutes at the Verizon store, I really liked what I saw. Totally like a laptop browser. Other random things- I like the drawing and note-taking apps (I should look into getting a stylus), it is VERY easy to figure out how to use the phone, even without the manual, there's a customizable banner you can add to the home screen, the phone has "position sense" and the screen will adjust accordingly (horizontally or vertically), I just watched about 30 minutes of video and the battery life was still full (mentioning this for what it's worth; but also note that playing a game (as with using the internet I hear) will drain the battery much quicker), the touch screen really isn't bad at all once you get used to it (I find that it's better to keep your finger down as you scroll because it gives you A LOT of control (and when you stop, the scrolling stops too without pressing anything by accident- very nice), as opposed to flicking your finger to scroll (if you DO like to flick, make sure you begin the flick with a lot of pressure to ensure the scroll does happen- it will scroll every time without a problem)), I LOVE setting my phone to different, more laid-back fonts, video works great (put it in "save" mode), the picture camera has a flash and TONS of fun settings (there is a lag time though between pressing down for the picture and having the picture actually taken), I am able to put my own ring tones by sending 25 second mp3 clippings to my phone and saving it as a ring tone, the file viewer is an AWESOME feature that allows you to view things like Microsoft Word and Excel files, the call quality is EXCELLENT (my voice and the voice on the other end) as is reception, there's a sensor that shuts the screen off when you're on a call (so that you don't accidentally press anything) and once you move away from the phone the screen will turn back on, the QWERTY keyboard is AMAZING and very easy to get used to, there are some pretty cool Voice Command features and Voice to Text capabilities (useful for example, when driving), threaded texts are very cool and look great, and the overall look is just incredibly elegant. Widgets and Apps are not really my thing, so it's not a big deal to me that it doesn't offer as much stuff in that area as the iPhone does. The phone basically does everything I need it to (and with STYLE!), and I'm totally sold on it. I have absolutely no regrets about purchasing the Samsung Rogue and making it my next phone. LOVE IT and it is EXACTLY what I had hoped for!! Don't forget to buy screen protectors!! As well as at least a 2GB MicroSD card to get the MOST out of your new phone :-). God bless.

Couldn't be any better.

Review Date: October 5, 2009

Reviewer: Imapethobo, California, USA

I just purchased the Samsung Rogue yesterday because my contract for my old phone (LG Chocolate 2) had just expired. I was having some trouble picking either the Impression or this phone, and my gut was pretty much screaming "GET THE ROGUE" and I did so and felt I made a good choice. I've been with Verizon for a while now, and I love their service, I wasn't so sure about AT&T, because I've never used them, but I hear bad opinions and good opinions about them, so I was a bit iffy and decided to play it safe and stick with Verizon. Now lets go through a rundown of the phones features.

-This phone is, I think, the 2nd phone here in the US to use an AMOLED screen, and the display is freaking gorgeous. The wallpapers they have in the pone with you look great, and aren't those cheesy ones you find in other phones.

-The interface is pretty straight-forward and user-friendly, so I had no problems learning how to use the phone.

-There are side-buttons which contain the camera button, sound rocker, mute/speaker and lock. These buttons are easy to access, so no worry there. There is also a call, return, and hang-up key on the bottom

-This phone uses a Samsung Proprietary jack, so no Mini-USB which is a bit disappointing, but eh nothing to bring me down. Also the headphone jack is 3.5mm, which is great because now its more compatible with other headphones.

-I was a bit disappointed with the keyboard, but its not too bad. The keys are pretty small, and I have big hands, but its all good. There is also a dedicated text messaging key for easier access, and the thing that kinda ticked me off the most was that the keyboard was located in between the v and b. I was hoping it could be on the row where the non-letter keys are. But its all good.

-The camera is alright to use. It has a self-portrait mirror and flash which is a good bonus. Its camera is 3.0 MP, which is the standard quality for phones these days.

So thats all I'm going to review, you can find more in-depth reviews about the phones software features etc. somewhere else. Overall I'm very satisfied with this phone.

btw, there is a 10 dollar data plan fee you must pay every month, but in return you won't have to pay for internet :D

Like it very much.

Review Date: December 31, 2009

Reviewer: A. cernoch, FL

I do not work for Samsung or Verizon.
I like this phone very much. yes, the touch display misunderstands my fingers every so often, but all sensors do that. the sound is clear, i like the display and graphics alot. i was hinging between this Rogue and touch EnV, and because of the slide keyboard and interface layout..I chose the Rogue.

The phone has a good weight to it & the battery is good. if you use it alot it runs out of juice quicker.
If you are considering this phone, swing by best buy and hold the phone in your hand to get a feel for the physical properties of it. and trust me, the interface is used correctly on it. that was my biggest complaint for the EnV. if you have a touch display you should have a slide bar not just a bunch of stamps to click on...((weird look))

Amazon was very fast on shipping.

I had some issues with Verizon, but due to my dumb mistake when i opened the phone. I activated it, thinking i could transfer my old # to it...NO, they can't do it. so i had to give up my old # to keep this phone and plan. if you are already with Verizon, go to a store and have them activate it under your old # or go into your verizon acct online. there is an option to activate a new phone. (I was new to this and didn't realize it)

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