Verizon Wireless today announced their latest budget-friendly flip phone, the Samsung Knack. This slim clamshell handset, available on October 14, represents the combination of user-friendliness with low-cost performance.

Boasting a 2.2-inch internal screen with large text and number fonts, the Knack is focused on a simplified user interface for voice and text messaging communication. A large keypad with tactile contrast lets users dial easily.

Taking a page from the feature-set of most home phones, The Knack will come equipped with dedicated keys for Emergency 911 (E911), speakerphone, voice mail, voice commands and In Case of Emergency (ICE).

The samsung Knack will be available for $39.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

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