Remember the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate? The AT&T 4G LTE handset debuted back at CES, but at the time there weren't any details related to its launch date or pricing. That's finally changed today, as AT&T has announced that the Exhilarate will be released this Sunday, June 10. Pricing for the Exhilarate will be set at $49.99 with a two-year contract.
As a quick morning spec refresher, the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate packs a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel rear and 1.3-megapixel front cameras and LTE connectivity. The device is also eco-friendly, sporting a rear casing made from 80 percent recycled materials and a charger that'll alert users when the phone is fully charged. It's good to see that the Exhilarate is finally coming to market after being MIA for so many months, and it looks like it could be a device worth considering for the eco-conscious crowd, folks that want a smartphone that'll be easy on the wallet or anyone that's not a huge fan of huge phones. You can find AT&T's announcement and video introduction of the Galaxy Exhilarate below.
AT&T to Launch its First LTE Smartphone with Environmentally Conscious Features, the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate
Dallas, Texas, June 05, 2012
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Beginning June 10 AT&T* will offer a new option for customers looking for sustainable features in a smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate™. The Exhilarate will be available in all AT&T channels for $49.99 with a two-year agreement** and is the first AT&T 4G LTE*** smartphone to obtain UL Platinum certification. This phone is also set to be one of the first to go through AT&T’s eco-rating system, which will be unveiled later this summer.
AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you’re on a much slower 3G network.
The Exhilarate features a rear casing made from 80 percent recycled (post-consumer waste) material and is packaged with a low-load, energy-efficient charger that alerts customers when the device is fully charged. The device also boasts a 4-inch touchscreen Super AMOLED display, a dual core 1.2 GHz Scorpion processor, voice recognition and access to AT&T U-verse® Live TV****. It also features a 5-megapixel auto-focus rear-facing camera that let's you record videos in 720p HD and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera.
In addition, the Exhilarate is the first 4G LTE smartphone to receive platinum certification from UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Since 2011, AT&T has joined UL Environment and other sustainability stakeholders in working towards the development of requirements to identify leading mobile phones from an environmental and human health perspective. UL Environment sets minimum requirements for “environmentally preferable” mobile devices by measuring environmentally sensitive materials, energy management, manufacturing and operations, impact to health and environment, product performance, packaging and product stewardship.
AT&T will also offer two custom case options by Incipio. These ECO ® SILICRYLIC® cases are made from a combination of biodegradable and recycled materials. Composed of two parts, an inner silicone rubber made of recycled silicone regrind material, and an outer bio resin plastic shell, ECO SILICRYLIC complements the environmentally conscious features of the smartphone it protects.
“AT&T is committed to developing and supporting products, like the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate, that enable consumers to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing features or the ability to enjoy a world-class smartphone experience,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility. “We’re working hard every day to empower consumer choice and provide consumers with more options in-store as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability.”
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*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Limited time offer. Discounted pricing requires a new 2-year agreement with a qualifying voice plan and data plan.
***Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
**** AT&T U-verse Live TV requires compatible device, eligible data plan, and mobile broadband service. Service not available in all areas. Programming subject to blackout restrictions. Download and watch capability available for select content, requires Wi-Fi connections and is available for viewing for limited time periods.
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