Samsung U750 Zeal Reviews & Opinions

The good: The Samsung Zeal has a unique two-way flip design with an innovative e-ink keyboard and handy external music controls. It accepts up to 32GB of expandable memory.
The bad: Samsung's proprietary charging port is inconvenient, and the Zeal's call quality could be better.
The bottom line: Fans of the Samsung Alias 2 should love the Samsung Zeal's identical convertible flip design and e-ink keyboard. However, if you're not open to a learning curve, the Zeal has little new to offer.
Review:

No, you're not taking crazy pills. The "new" Samsung Zeal (SCH-u750) for Verizon Wireless is an almost identical rebranding of its 3G Verizon ancestor, the Samsung Alias 2. Very little has changed in the phone's design, which isn't a problem considering we've always liked the interesting dual-flip design and chameleonic e-ink keypad/keyboard.
Yet, the trouble with mimicry is that Samsung should have upgraded old-school external features like the 2.5mm headset jack and the proprietary charging port. As much as we may enjoy seeing the Zeal's e-ink revival, the outdated hardware sockets are a sign of inexcusable laziness. Still, if that doesn't bother you, the Zeal sells for $79.99 after a $50 rebate, and with a new two-year service agreement.
Design
On the surface, the Samsung Zeal resembles many a Samsung flip phone, like the Samsung Haven. The lines are straight and angular, despite having some rounded corners. Hematite accents dress up the black, plastic body, which measures 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide by 0.7 inch thick. (The Alias 2 was metallic dark gray with black accents.) The Zeal feels substantial enough at 4.34 ounces. Although it's on the tall side, it cradles nicely on the ear and it's slim enough for most pockets.