Samsung Magnet (SGH-a257) Review
Specifications
Highlights
Inexpensive
Slab QWERTY Messaging Phone
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging Capable
What's In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide
Advanced Features
Digital Camera - Yes, VGA (640 x 480 Pixels Max Resolution), 4x Digital Zoom, Auto-Focus, Self-Timer
MP3 Player - No
FM Radio - No
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - v1.1 or v2.0, Headset, Handsfree, DUN, OBEX, FTP, OPP, SAP, A2DP Profiles Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder - No
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - No
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - No
PC Synchronization - No
Infrared Port - No
Voice-driven Menus - No
Messaging Features
Mobile Web Browsing - WAP 2.0, OMA Browser
Multimedia Messaging - Send and Receive Text, Instant & Picture Messaging
Text Messaging (SMS) - Send and Receive Text, Instant & Picture Messaging
Instant Messenger Built-in - Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live IM
Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 64 Chords
MP3 Ringtones - No
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Multiple Languages - Yes
Games - Yes, Downloadable Java Titles
Customizable Graphics - Yes
Core Features
Color Main Display - QVGA, 2.2" LCD, 176 x 220 Pixels, Over 64 Thousand Colors Displayed
Speakerphone - Yes
Voice-activated Dialing - No
TTY Compatible - Yes
To-Do List - No
Voice Memo - Yes
Color – Orange
Style - Slab
Alarm - Yes
Calculator - Yes
Calendar - Yes
Vibrate - Yes
Phonebook Capacity – 500 plus 250 on SIM card
Multiple Numbers Per Name - Up to 5 Entries Per Contact
Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack - No
Battery Life
Battery Type - Li Ion
Talk Time - Up to 300 Minutes
Standby Time - Up to 250 Hours
Technical Specifications
Application Platform - Java
Network Compatibility - GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Data Download Speed - EDGE (Up to 130 Kbps)
Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI
Predictive Text Entry - Yes, T9
Built-In Memory - Onboard 64MB
Expandable Memory Capacity - No
Dimensions – 4.29 in x 2.32 in x 0.47 in
Weight - 3.09 oz
Compatibility Features
Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
