Samsung SGH-C520

Pros

• Small dimensions (3.32 x 1.78 x 0.72 inches)

Cons

• Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion


• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.72 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-C520 is a dual-band GSM clamshell. It features 65k CSTN display, VGA camera, FM Radio and Organizer.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.32 x 1.78 x 0.72 inches (84.4 x 45.1 x 18.2 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.61 oz (74 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (137 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control
  
  

Display

• Physical size:
  
  • 1.7 inches
  
  


• Resolution:
  
  • 128 x 160 pixels
  
  


• Pixel density:
  

  Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Screen-to-body ratio:
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 0.3 megapixels VGA
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom, Effects
    
    
  
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 6.00 hours
    the average is 11 h (683 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 10.8 days (260 hours)
    the average is 20 days (474 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo, Converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (16 voices), Vibration, Speakerphone
  
  

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Samsung SGH-M610

User rating:

6.6 Based on 1 User reviews

Pros

No pros

Cons

• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.68 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-M610 is a tri-band GSM slider featuring 65k color STN display, VGA camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, microSD slot for memory, Music player and FM Radio.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.89 x 1.77 x 0.68 inches (99 x 45 x 17.3 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.71 oz (77 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 128 x 160 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 0.3 megapixels VGA
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 4.6 days (110 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  


• Radio:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-L600

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE)


• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.67 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-L600 is a tri-band GSM slider featuring 262k color TFT display, VGA camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, microSD slot for memory, Music player and FM Radio.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.89 x 1.75 x 0.67 inches (99 x 44.5 x 17 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.75 oz (78 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Other
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 176 x 220 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 9.2 days (220 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, H.263
    
    
  
  


• Radio:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Converter, Alarm, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-T409

US carrier availability

Discontinued: T-Mobile

User rating:

6.6 Based on 1 User reviews

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE)


• Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion


• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.77 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-T409 is a tri-band GSM clamshell and features 65k color TFT display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and Instant messaging.It packs Wi-Fi for UMA service like HotSpot @Home

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.50 x 1.85 x 0.77 inches (89 x 47 x 19.5 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.10 oz (88 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 128 x 160 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

  Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

  
  
  • Black & White, OLED
  
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 1.3 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 5.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 8.3 days (200 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 850, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, Tip calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Unit converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• Instant Messaging:
  
  • AOL, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, ICQ
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

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Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP)
    
    
  
  


• Wi-Fi:
  
  • 802.11 a, b
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-E830

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-E830 is a tri-band GSM slider. It features 262k color TFT display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Stereo FM Radio, microSD slot for memory and music player.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.93 x 1.98 x 0.57 inches (100 x 50.5 x 14.5 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.28 oz (93 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter
  
  

Display

• Physical size:
  
  • 2.0 inches
  
  


• Resolution:
  
  • 176 x 220 pixels
  
  


• Pixel density:
  

  Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Screen-to-body ratio:
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Night mode, Burst mode, Effects
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.20 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 11.7 days (280 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, H.263
    
    
  
  


• Radio:
  
  • FM, Stereo
  
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

specifications continue after the ad

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Memo, Converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync, SyncML
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-A727

US carrier availability

Discontinued: AT&T

User rating:

8 Based on 2 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (4.50 x 1.98 x 0.35 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-A727 is a quad-band GSM slim candybar phone with UMTS/HSDPA support for fast 3G data. It features 65k color TFT display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, microSD slot for memory and music player

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 4.50 x 1.98 x 0.35 inches (114 x 50 x 9 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.82 oz (80 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Other
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 220 x 176 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 1.3 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom, Self-timer
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 4.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 10.4 days (250 hours)
    the average is 20 days (482 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  
  • 850, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, Tip calculator, World clock, Notes, Currency converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  


• Instant Messaging:
  
  • AOL, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

specifications continue after the ad

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


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  • Voice recording, TTY/TDD
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
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Availability

• Officially announced:
  
  • 07 Jan 2007
  
  

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Samsung SGH-A717

US carrier availability

Discontinued: AT&T

User rating:

7.8 Based on 3 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (4.10 x 2.12 x 0.50 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-A717 is a quad-band GSM clamshell with HSDPA support. It features 262k color TFT display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, music player, and microSD slot for memory.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 4.10 x 2.12 x 0.50 inches (104 x 54 x 12.7 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.29 oz (93 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

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Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom, Self-timer
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 4.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 10.4 days (250 hours)
    the average is 20 days (482 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
  
  

Internet browsing

• Browser:
  
  • Access NetFront 3.3 Browser
  
  

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  
  • 850, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Memo, Currency converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  


• Instant Messaging:
  
  • AOL, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
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  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording, TTY/TDD
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
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  • Body:
    
  
  
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