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Samsung Magnet a257 Phone, Orange (AT&T)

Samsung Magnet a257 Phone, Orange (AT&T)

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Brand: Samsung
Category: Wireless


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Color: Orange
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 2.3 x 0.5

MPN: PHN-SAM-A257-01
Model: A257
UPC: 635753476903
EAN: 0635753476903
ASIN: B0028Y4SWM

Release Date: December 22, 2007

Features:
  • Affordable messaging phone with full QWERTY keyboard for easy typing on the go
  • Compatible with AT&T's EDGE data network; access to mobile email, text/picture messaging and instant messaging
  • Bluetooth for handsfree devices; VGA camera for still photos; 64 MB memory (non-expandable); personal organizer
  • Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 250 hours (10+ days) of standby time
  • What's in the Box: handset, battery, charger, quick reference guide, user manual

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Product Description
Samsung Magnet A257 AT&T GSM Quad-Band Phone with QWERTY Keyboard: This super-slim smartphone is lightweight and ideal for someone who has to get going yet stay connected. Even at the affordable price, the Samsung SGH-A257 has a lot to offer. The full QWERTY keyboard comes in handy when sending e-mails and connecting to major messaging clients. Other features like Bluetooth and a built-in camera make life that much easier. The Samsung SGH-A256 is the affordable smartphone you've been waiting for. Rubberized battery coverSend SMS, MMs, e-mail, and instant messages64MB of internal storageBluetooth version 2.0Connect to Windows Live, Yahoo!, and AOL messaging clientsPlay MP4 filesIntegrated WAP 2.0/xHTML browserFull QWERTY keyboard for easy text inputJava enabledSet polyphonic and MP3 ringtonesAT&T

Amazon.com Product Description
Nicely affordable and stylishly appointed with a bright orange case featuring an easy-to-grip soft-touch finish, the Samsung Magnet for AT&T is a great choice for messaging mavens thanks to its full QWERTY keyboard. You'll be able to keep up with friends and family while on the go using text messaging, mobile email, and instant messaging via popular services including AOL, Yahoo! and Windows Live (messaging charges apply). Other features include a VGA camera for capturing still photos, Bluetooth for handsfree devices, speakerphone, support for downloadable Java applications, pre-loaded games, and up to 5 hours of talk time.



The Samsung Magnet is an easy-to-use, texting machine with full text, picture, video, and IM support.


Other features include Bluetooth for handsfree devices and a VGA camera for snapping still photos on the go.
AT&T Service
This phone provides quad-band GSM coverage (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) for voice as well as GPRS/EDGE connectivity for receiving data. AT&T's EDGE network offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

Phone Features
A solid, basic phone that gets the job done with a minimum of hassle, the Samsung Magnet has a large 2.2-inch LCD screen with a 220 x 176-pixel resolution and a 65K color depth. Sitting below the display is the handset's navigation pad that's complemented by a dedicated email key as well as standard send/end and soft navigation keys. The full QWERTY keyboard includes an integrated numeric keypad for easy dialing as well as dedicated keys for one-press access to the camera and messaging application.

The built-in phonebook can store up to 500 contacts, and it supports multiple phone numbers per contact entry, caller groups, and picture/ringer ID. The phone has a 64 MB internal flash memory, which can't be expanded.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset and handsfree car kits.

The Magnet offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. It includes support for mobile email services such as AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live (messaging charges apply). You can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to those same services.

Other features include:

  • VGA digital camera for still photos with multiple resolution options (640 x 480, 320 x 240 and 220 x 165 pixels), 4x digital zoom, brightness adjustment, and self timer (3, 5 or 10 seconds)
  • Organization tools: Calendar, Calculator, Note, Task and Currency Converter
  • AT&T Answer Tones enables your friends hear your favorite song or funny phrase when they call you (additional charges applicable)
  • Ringtones: MP3 and 64-chord polyphonic
  • Any-key answer
  • Multilingual text display (English, French, Spanish)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Magnet weighs 3.09 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours (10+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

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