Well it looks like MetroPCS is getting into the Windows Mobile smart phone game. They have announced The Samsung Code a front facing qwerty smartphone running Windows Mobile 6.1. Take a look after the break for specs and press release.

Specifications

• WM 6.1
• Full HTML Web browser,
• Front facing QWERTY keyboard,
  Direct push e-mail
• 2.0 megapixel camera

Read on for the press release…

$299 no contract and $50 a month for Unlimited talk text and data, what do you think?

MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), the nation’s leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, no signed contract wireless communications service, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States2, today launched the Samsung Code™ (SCH-i220). With MetroPCS’ Samsung Code, consumers who are on-the-go will experience the best of productivity and organization, via the Windows Mobile® 6.1 operating system.

The Samsung Code is equipped with the entire Microsoft® suite of tools including contacts, calendar, tasks, notes, voice recorder and Windows Live™. The optional WizPro™ interface allows users to easily customize their home screen and create shortcuts to the most frequently used features on the phone, including missed messages, calendar appointments and more.

Samsung Code users can easily access work and personal e-mail through direct push e-mail and other messaging options. The phone easily synchronizes with any computer via Microsoft Outlook® Mobile through ActiveSync® technology, which can be installed by using the CD included in the box, USB cable or downloading over the air. Once the device is synched, users have instant access to e-mail, contacts and calendar. Corporate and personal accounts can be synced with Microsoft Exchange Server.

When MetroPCS customers purchase the $50 rate plan they will be able to experience features and capabilities, including unlimited talk, text and data, advanced Web browsing, e-mail and other multimedia functions, all with the convenience of a smartphone.

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