Samsung Telecommunications India has launched the Samsung '2ON' - its first Dual Standby CDMA and GSM handset.
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'2 ON' can operate on almost all service providers in India, both GSM and CDMA. It also the first CDMA phone which supports both Tata Indicom and Reliance Communications value added services on the same handset.
The phone features a 2.3" TFT touch screen, 2 Megapixel camera, Micro SD card slot upto 1GB and MP3/AAC+ player.
On the software front , the handset packs in handwriting recognition, file viewer, sketch memo, advanced organiser capability with functional screen and special India specific applications like Indian calendar, hinglish support, mobile prayer and panchang.
The Samsung '2 0N' comes with a 1200 'mAh' battery which gives longer talk time and extra power for operating the 2 networks. The handset can also be used as a modem to access internet at speeds of 153kbps on CDMA network.
"The Samsung '2 ON' is a must have for those consumers who wish to utilize the benefits of both CDMA and GSM networks at the same time", said Mr Dutt.
The Samsung 2 On is priced at Rs. 16,500.
For the features mentioned, the price seems to be on the higher side. No doubt, that is the cause why people go for Chines sets! 
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