when my phone contract is up for renewal with Verizon I plan on getting this from them: there is a commercial on t.v. now that if you buy one for $79.99 you can get a second one for free. It looks to be good to me and My hubby and I have been on the Verizon network fro about 6 years now with very few problems.
At first glance, the Samsung Alias™ – SCH–u740 in Black looks like a sleek, high–style, high–class handset. All looks. All style. But don't be fooled. This handset has an alias – a dual–hinged form factor that transforms it from a standard handset to a mini messaging center, complete with a full QWERTY keyboard.
Camera/Camcorder
* 1.3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera/Camcorder with Flash & Digital Zoom
* Capture Video Clips or Still Pictures
* Brightness Adjustment
* Self Timer: Off, 2, 5 or 10 seconds
* Color Effects: Normal, B/W, Sepia, Antique, Negative, Green, Aqua, Cool, Warm, Sketch
* Multi–Shot Mode: Series, Divided, Auto/Manual
* Resolution Adjustment: 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 Picture ID
* Shutter Sound selection
Mobile Media
* V CAST Music Player: MP3 & WMA
* V CAST Video
* Mobile Web 2.0 Capable
* Email, Mobile IM, and Chat Capable
* Wireless Sync Capable
* VZNavigatorsm Capable
* Get It Now® Capable (BREW 3.1.4)
* Chaperonesm Parent/Child
* Picture and video messaging
* Text Messaging
Tools
* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Notepad
* Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator, Stopwatch
* Phonebook with up to 500 Entries with multiple contacts
* Speed Dialing
Voice/Audio
* 72–Note Polyphonic Ringers
* Advanced speech recognition
* Speakerphone
* Directional Microphone
General
* Unique 2–Way Hinged Form Factor
* Integrated QWERTY Keyboard
* EV–DO High Speed Connectivity
* Bluetooth® Capable for the following profiles: Headset (HSP), Hands–free (HFP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial–Up Networking (DUN), and Object Push (OPP) for vCard
* microSD™ Expansion Slot
* Dimensions: 3.84" (H) x 2.04" (W) x 0.58" (D) with battery
* Weight: 3.6 ounces with standard battery
* Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating = M4
* TTY Compatibility
* SAR: Head– .684, Body– .496
* Usage Time: Up to 210 Minutes OR
* Standby Time: Up to 200 hours
* Handset insurance is available
Phone does not support a 2.5mm Headset Jack.
Headset Adapter is included in box.
dual-hinge design
SCH_U740 feature
Open it one way to take and make calls. Open it another way, and you have a full keyboard and landscape display to type messages, check email or surf the Web. We’re talking maximum versatility!
SCH-u740 Verizon Wireless - mobile phones SAMSUNG
not sure about which one best service and best coverage. Have you been experienced with bad or good service about this issuses? 
