Samsung a637 White Phone (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
- Relatively long battery life (around a week in the standby mode)
- Solid construction
Cons:
- Very very very poor voice quality (is it the phone, or AT&T?).
- STUPID AT&T MENUS: All useful functions hidden away. The first items main menu are: IM, Yellowpages, MEdia Net (browser), MEdia Mail (e-mail), and AT&T Music, which I never use. The "Options" menu is customizable, but it takes a few hours to get it to a more or less usable state.
- The "OK" key - the largest and the most accidentally pressed launches web browser (with AT&T charging you for data use). There is no way to reprogram it!
- The phone dials 911 even then keypad is locked and some buttons pressed and hold accidentally, e.g. when the phone is in a pocket or a backpack.
- Phone prefers to connect to 3G network (instead of EDGE) when both networks are available, even if 3G signal is weaker.
Conclusion: Don't even think of buying this phone. You'll be wasting you time and money. Where are a lot of nice phones in the same price range (or free with AT&T subscription).


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The stylish white Samsung SGH-A637 is an affordable choice for unlocking the potential of 3G multimedia while on the go. In addition to access to AT&T Mobile Music (compatible with Napster and eMusic subscriptions), this GPS-enabled phone is compatible with the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, access to personal email and instant messaging via popular services, and up to 4 hours of talk time.
AT&T Service Options This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS 850/1900 MHz network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which 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 video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) A majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.
You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)
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 The candybar-style Samsung A637 features a 1.9-inch LCD screen with a 144 x 176-pixel resolution and 262K-color depth. It sits above a standard alpha-numeric keypad, topped by a five-way navigator, send/end keys and two soft keys for navigating menus. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries, with multiple numbers per entry and support for caller groups as well as picture/ringer ID. The phone has an internal 50 MB memory, which can be expanded via MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone (with mute function). This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
The 1.3-megapixel camera can capture still photos in multiple resolution sizes (1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 320 pixels), and it features a 4x digital zoom, multi-shot capabilities (up to 9 in a row), brightness adjustment, and self timer. It can also capture video clips as well as voice recordings.
Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. Additionally, you can check your personal email and chat with IM buddies using AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo! services. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Other features include:
Vibrating alert
Ringtones: 64-chord polyphonic and MP3
Multi-lingual text display (English, French, Spanish)
Three-way calling and conference calling (1+5)
Organizer tools: Calendar, calculator, note, task, currency converter, alarm, world time
Displays last 30 received/missed/dialed calls
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), SPP (serial port profile)

Vital Statistics The Samsung A637 weighs 3.24 ounces and measures 3.4 x 1.7 x 0.8 inches. Its 960 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's 3G network (850/1900 MHz HSDPA).

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