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 cost around $49.99 at the time of release.[1] It was generally considered a competitor to the LG Rumor.[3] The phone was available in red, black and purple; The purple was only sold in Best Buy stores, while red and black were sold in Sprint retail stores.

Samsung Rant
ManufacturerSamsung
Availability by regionQ4 2008
PredecessorGravity
SuccessorRant
Compatible networksCDMA 850/1900
Form factorSlider
Dimensions2.05 x 4.44 x 0.71 inches (52 x 113 x 18 mm)
Weight4.9 ounces
Operating systemSprint One-CLICK
Memory24MB
Removable storagemicroSD
BatteryLi - Ion, (5.6 hours (336 mins) of talk time)
Rear camera2 Megapixels
Front cameraNo
Display262,144 colors, TFT, 176 x 220 pixels, 2.10 inches
External displayNo
ConnectivitymicroUSB, 2.0
Samsung Rant in Purple

Features

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Weight 4.9 ounces
Dimensions 2.05" x 4.44" x 0.71"
Display Technology 262K TFT
Display Size 2.1" diagonal
Display Resolution 176 x 220
Battery Talk time Up to 5.6 hours
Camera Resolution 2 MP
Video Yes
Music player Yes
Messaging SMS/Email/IM
Operating System Sprint One-Click
Connectivity Bluetooth/HTML Browser

References

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  1. ^ a b Lee, Nicole (2008-10-22). "Samsung Rant review: Samsung Rant". CNET. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  2. ^ Sheen, Jeffrey. "Review: Samsung's Rant". BizTech. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  3. ^ "Samsung Rant Review". PhoneArena. 2008-10-22. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
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