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Samsung Impression a877 Phone, Blue (AT&T)

3G-powered smartphone with 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard; customizable and intuitive user interface
Compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS, Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and streaming video from Cellular Video service
3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD expansion (to 16 GB); digital audio/video player
Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, battery, travel charger, user manual, quick start guide

A great choice for those looking for the latest in multimedia and messaging, the Samsung Impression for AT&T offers one of the most crystal clear mobile phone viewing experiences thanks to its 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen. It's paired with a full QWERTY keyboard--great for composing long email messages and mobile blogging--which slides out from the side of the phone. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), Samsung's intuitive and easily customizable TouchWiz user interface, digital audio player, access to personal email and instant messaging, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

The Samsung Impression offers both an intuitive touchscreen interface and a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.

The phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can listen to a conference call on a headset while sending and receiving e-mail attachments, picture messages or Web pages at the same time. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share serve, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call.

AT&T Service
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 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA), which provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you 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.) While using Video Share with family and friends is a fun way to communicate, it's also very useful for business. For example, 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's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, 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.

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.

Other features include Bluetooth stereo music streaming, a digital audio player, and MicroSD memory expansion to 16 GB.

Phone Features
The Samsung Impression is one of the first phones to feature an AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen, and its 3.2-inch screen has a 240 x 400-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors. The AMOLED screen offers a brilliant, widescreen display with a higher resolution and lower power consumption than a standard TFT LCD. And the advanced touchscreen with vibration feedback makes accessing menu items with your fingerpad, a fingertip or a stylus extremely fast and easy.

For easy operation and navigation, the stylish Impression features three dedicated keys--call, end call and back--on the front of the device under the touch screen. The Impression also provides quick and easy access to a your favorite features through Samsung's innovative TouchWiz user interface, which has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize your phone. The quick and simple drag-and-drop feature provides instant access to your favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging and photos.

The phone also offers a four-row full QWERTY keyboard that smoothly slides out horizontally, and the built-in motion sensor provides auto-orientation--just tilt the phone and the screen will adjust to landscape or portrait orientation.

The phone comes with an 189 MB internal memory, which is expandable via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 16 GB in size). The internal phonebook can store up to 2000 alphanumeric entries, with each contact offering space for multiple phone numbers and email addresses as well as support for caller groups and picture/ringer ID. The phone also features eight one-touch dialing numbers and display for the 30 most recent incoming/outgoing/missed calls.

Capture brilliant photos and videos on the go with the Impression's 3-megapixel camera/camcorder.

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, 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 (additional charges or subscription applicable).

The 3.0-megapixel camera provides multiple resolution options (2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 2048 x 1232, and 400 x 240 pixels) and it has a 3x digital zoom. Other features include brightness adjustment, multishot capabilities (up to 9), and a self-timer (2, 5 or 10 seconds). The phone also captures video clips with audio (up to 1 hour in length).

Other features include:

PC Studio Manager helps you transfer your favorite music, photos and videos between your phone and computer
SMS text and MMS picture/video messaging
Mobile Email--Yahoo!, AOL, AIM, Windows Live, AT&T Yahoo!, & BellSouth Accounts
Instant Messaging--AIM, Windows Live, Yahoo! Messenger
Organizer tools: Calendar, alarm, tasks, memo, calculator, converter, world clock
Multilingual text display (English, French, Spanish); T9 predictive text entry for English and Spanish
72-note polyphonic music tones/MP3 ringtones
Digital audio player with support for MP3 and AAC file formats
Voice memo recorder
Speakerphone with mute functions
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)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Impression weighs 5.3 ounces and measures 4.48 x 2.28 x 0.61 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's HSDPA 3G network (850/1900 MHz).

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List Price: $ 299.99

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Samsung Reality SCH-U820 Phone, Piano Black (Verizon Wireless)

3G-enabled touchscreen phone in black with horizontal slide-out keyboard; easy access to social networking sites
Access V CAST Music with Rhapsody service (subscription and PC downloads); GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Visual Voicemail capabilities
3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 16 GB; access to personal/corporate e-mail services; full HTML Web browser
Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Sporting a touchscreen display and horizontal slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, the Samsung Reality makes it easy to stay in touch with all of your favorite social networking sites as well as keep connected via voice and text communications. All your social networking sites are packed into one Communities widget, enabling you to update your status, post pictures and upload videos to YouTube and other Web sites instantly.

The Reality combines a full touchscreen with a sliding QWERTY keyboard (see larger image).

The phone also includes Samsung's unique TouchWiz interface, which offers specially designed widgets that allow you to customize and personalize your phone.

The Reality is compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via the fast Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO data network. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you'll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to. See more details on optional Verizon Wireless services below.

The 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder offers a number of configurable settings to help you get the right shot, and you can edit photos right on the phone. You can also multitask with music playing while you access other functions on the Reality, including text messaging, e-mail, and browsing the Web. Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB cards supported), access to personal and corporate e-mail, personal organization tools, voice commands, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

Key Features

The Communities social networking widget.

Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth stereo music, access to personal
and corporate e-mail, and a multitasking
music player (see a larger schematic of the phone).

Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network
GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service
3-inch touch-enabled display (240 x 400 pixels, 262K color depth)
Horizontal, slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
TouchWiz user interface
Communities Widget offers easy access to your favorite social sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Flickr. You can upload up to 10 files at once and even browse the site as your files upload.
3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder with up to 9x digital zoom; Night Shot mode; single, multi, panorama, mosaic and frame shot modes. Photo editing features, including Dynamic Canvas, which supports flash animations in pictures
Digital music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats. The Music Player allows you to continue listening to your favorite songs while you access many other functions, including text messaging, e-mail, contacts and browsing the web. While listening to music, just press the Back key in the upper left of the screen to select another activity. If you receive a call while listening to music, the song will pause and resume when the call is completed.
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send e-mail, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
Text, picture and video messaging with threaded messaging display
Full HTML Web browsing
Access to personal and corporate e-mail
Access to instant messaging services
Voice dialing capabilities including dial, send, text message readout, and more
Organizer tools including calendar, note pad, sketch book, alarm clock, world clock, stopwatch timer
1000-entry phonebook with multiple contacts per entry
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
3.5mm headset jack
Hearing aid compatible (M4 rating)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Reality weighs 4 ounces and measures 4.23 x 2.09 x 0.65 inches. Its 1600 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

What's in the Box
Samsung Reality handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Verizon Wireless Services

Reliable 3G Network: With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.)
VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
V CAST Music with Rhapsody: Access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody phone as often as you want, and take your music on the go.
On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview, and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.
V CAST Video on Demand: This optional service enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather, and live entertainment video clips. It features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children's programming. V CAST Video on Demand also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games
The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply, and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.