Samsung Propel (SGH-a767) Featuring Ozzy Osbourne TV Commercial - 2008

Описание: Samsung Propel (SGH-a767) Featuring Ozzy Osbourne Commercials (Samsung Electronics) (2008)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: Phone launched October 2008 (AT&T exclusive) commercials aired fall 2008 through early 2009

Platforms: Feature Phone (slider messaging device)

Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics

Type: Mobile Phone with QWERTY Keyboard
Media: Internal memory with microSD expansion

Description and Features:
The Samsung Propel is a compact vertical slider phone with a hidden full QWERTY keyboard for fast texting and email. It includes a 2.0 megapixel camera music player stereo Bluetooth 3G data support and customizable color shells (green blue white black). The external monochrome display shows notifications while the internal color screen handles menus and messaging. Designed for heavy texters during the rise of unlimited plans. Famous television commercials featured Ozzy Osbourne in humorous family dinner scenes where he receives texts and reacts with phrases like "LOL" confusing everyone and highlighting the phone's quick messaging capabilities.

Key Features:
Keyboard: Slide-out physical QWERTY for efficient typing
Display: Internal color TFT external caller ID screen
Camera: 2 MP with video capture
Connectivity: 3G HSDPA Bluetooth
Battery: Up to 5 hours talk time

Technical Specifications:
Dimensions: 3.86 x 1.93 x 0.58 inches weight 3.8 oz
Network: GSM UMTS (AT&T)
Storage: Expandable via microSD

Historical Context:
Released exclusively for AT&T in October 2008 the Propel targeted the growing texting market with its easy-slide keyboard. The Ozzy Osbourne commercials added rock star edge to everyday texting promotion emphasizing social connectivity. The ads became memorable for Ozzy's deadpan delivery and family confusion over abbreviations.

Did You Know?
One iconic spot shows Ozzy at the table bursting out "LOL" after a text vibration leaving his family bewildered.
Commercials positioned the Propel as perfect for staying connected without interrupting moments.
Ozzy's involvement added rock star edge to everyday texting promotion.
The green model was frequently shown sliding open in ads.
It bridged basic phones to early smartphones during the messaging boom.

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