Samsung SGH-A707

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Samsung SGH-A707
Screen 240x320 pixels QVGA TFT LCD, 18-bit color
external: 96x96 pixels, color
Ringtone Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3
Memory 28.9MB shared internal + microSD (TransFlash)
Networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900 + EDGE + 3G
Connectivity GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots) 32 - 48 kbit/s, EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbit/s, Bluetooth v1.2, USB
Physical size 3.46" x 1.89" x 1.02" (88 x 48 x 26 mm)
Weight 3.95oz (112 g)

The Samsung SGH-A707, was introduced on November 7, 2006 by Cingular Wireless, who chose to brand it as the Cingular SYNC instead of using the manufacturer's model number. The phone marks the first HSDPA flip phone to be offered by the wireless carrier, and has been marketed at those who seek "music on the go" as well as trying to capture some of the market held by the Motorola RAZR flip phone.

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[edit] Features

Coming in at just under 0.75" thick, the A707 is slim, but is wider than most at 3.75". Samsung claims a talk time of up to four hours on a full charge, and approximately 10 days of standby time. In keeping with its music phone image, the A707 software has an MP3-capable multimedia player and supports stereo Bluetooth headphones. It also has a MicroSD memory card slot that adds storage for music, applications and user data. Other multimedia features include a 2 megapixel camera without flash and an external speakerphone. An outside LCD allows viewing of Caller ID data, as well as a clock and media player functions. The A707 comes equipped with heat-sensitive external media controls to allow music playing without opening the phone.

The Cingular-branded phone uses an orange color scheme for menus and adds several Cingular-specific functions, such as a dedicated music key that leads to the Cingular Music Mall, a "Jack" logo center button and four Cingular-branded menu options. One notable inclusion is the Picsel File Viewer, which allows on-device reading of certain Microsoft Office file types, as well as Adobe PDF and text files.

[edit] Feature list

  • Talk Time: Up to 4 hours
  • 2MP Digital Camera/Camcorder
  • MP3 Player
  • Multimedia Player
  • MicroSD Memory Card Slot (supports 512/1/2GB microSD cards - tested so far)
  • Bluetooth (great for wireless headsets)
  • Speakerphone
  • 3G Network Capability
  • Airplane mode (disables cellular service, but can still use phone functions like calendar, games, etc.)
  • Dimensions: 3.75" x 1.89" x .625" (actual size, Samsung website is incorrect)
  • Weight: 3.52 ounces (actual weight with 1GB microSD card, Samsung website is incorrect)

[edit] Supported File Formats

  • Audio: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MPEG, MP4, and M4A
  • Ringtones: MIDI, MMF, MP3 (less than 600KB)
  • Video: MP4, 3GP (QCIF/QVGA resolutions (up to 240x320) supported)
  • Documents: TXT, PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS, HTML
  • Pictures: GIF, JPG

[edit] Acceptance and Criticisms

Though the phone has reportedly been well received by reviewers, some users have complained about the phone's lack of customization options. Notably, Cingular-themed menu options and preconfigured dialing entries are not able to be changed or removed, and unsigned applications are subject to additional prompts before using. Cingular has also disabled the loading of JAVA software via any mechanism other than the internet. Most negative views of the phone stem from advanced users who desire access to all capabilities, as opposed to the general public who may not be aware such options are available.

Hardware based complaints include flimsy covers for charging slot and memory slot; the memory card is very difficult to remove--the spring often doesn't engage or gets stuck pressed in forcing you to employ some sharp device and making swapping cards unrealistic. The lack of a standard headphone jack can also be difficult compounded by the fact that all the time you are using the headphone jack (same as the power jack) the tiny, barely attached cover is open and vulnerable.

Overall reviews have been positive, even with the limitations experienced by some users.


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