Sprint Nextel yesterday launched the Samsung SPH-A560, an entry-level clamshell phone. Features of the phone are light, but decent for the target audience:

• 128×160 pixel STN LCD with 65K colors
• Size: 90mm x 47mm x 25mm
• 32 chord polyphonic ringtones

Sprint is charging $9.99 for the A560 with any new service activation. It’s available now.

Also launched yesterday was the Samsung PM-840.