Samsung Solstice for AT&T spotted on official site, coming in at $99.99 next week?

Remember that midrange full-touch Samsung Infinity that was rumored for AT&T a while back? It looks like the stars are aligning for a model called the Solstice to be launching on the carrier in the next few days -- and it looks (and sounds) suspiciously like what we'd all expected out of the Infinity. Basically, this looks to be Sammy's mainstream touch offering for AT&T, with a relatively meager 2 megapixel cam, QVGA display, dual-band 3G, and not a whole heck of a lot else. The good news is that you should be getting a good deal in exchange for the light spec sheet -- Boy Genius Report has the Solstice launching this coming Sunday, August 2 for $99.99 on contract. Coincidentally, Samsung's official product directory conspicuously shows a Solstice off in the distance of its page banner, so yeah, this thing is definitely happening one way or another -- only question is whether we've got the specs, pricing, and launch date all nailed.

[Thanks, Joey]

Read - Samsung AT&T phone directory
Read - Specs, pricing rumors

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 29th 2009 2:38PM]

i wonder if it will have a usable keyboard ... looks like it's touchwiz on top of WM 6.1

I love that form factor but i had such a bad experiance with the LG Incite and it's non-working onscreen keyboard and too quiet 3.5mm jack.

I'll have to play with one at the ATT store and see how well it works.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 29th 2009 3:11PM]

Phone was released for dealers to order today!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 29th 2009 3:14PM]

Device Overview
• Dual Band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900 MHz
• Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Full Touch Screen with crisp 3.0” QVGA display
• Widget tool bar with social networking shortcuts
• Accelerometer for auto-display orientation
• Full touch QWERTY keyboard with vibration response
• aGPS with AT&T Navigator
• AT&T Music with integrated MP3 player
• 2.0 MP camera w/3X zoom & multi-shot capability
• Mobile Web and Mobile Video
• Mobile Email and Instant Messenger via AIM, Windows Live and Yahoo!
• Text, Picture and Video Messaging
• Video Share Calling
• Supports up to 16 GB MicroSD removable memory card
• Stereo Bluetooth Capable
• Talk time: up to 5 hours
• Standby time: up to 10.4 days
• Weight: 3.33 oz
• Measurements: 4.3” (H) X 2.1” (W) X 0.5” (D)

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 30th 2009 2:54PM]

Will this rule out the Samsung impression or will they have an update for the impression with the social networking shortcuts?