The Motorola Charm (or Basil) is an intriguing smartphone because it is the only 4:3 aspect ratio Android unit with a full QWERTY keypad that is non-slide-out. Another reason why the 2.1 Eclair Charm could be interesting, especially to youths, is that it might be sold for an extremely low $269.99 outright.


If correct, TMO News‘ screen grab is strange because $270 is a lot less than Americans are used to paying for T-Mobile Android smartphones, and $74.99 with a 2-year agreement (and a $75 rebate) is bizarre for something that is so inexpensive when purchased without a contract.

The Samsung “Supersonic” might be a codename for the Vibrant, which we know is $199.99 with contract, but should that tempting $499.99 unlocked price be right, then other carriers with their versions will have to match T-Mobile.