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Samsung Instinct

Posted by Joe on December 12, 2008

$49.99 with contract

$49.99 with contract

Samsung Instinct Black

The Samsung Instinct for Sprint is the latest entrant in the hot new field of touchscreen cell phones. With just a flick of your finger, the Instinct allows complete control through its huge, colorful display. The Samsung Instinct also features GPS, a 2-megapixel camera for photos and video, threaded messaging, a slot for extra memory, an adaptive web browser with motion panning, voice-control, and a slew of customizable options. The Samsung Instinct – slim, light, and truly distinctive.

Highlights

  • Exciting Sprint Phone With Tactile Touchscreen Technology
  • Advanced Bluetooth Wireless Technology Lets You Stream Stereo Music
  • Display Changes Orientation Through Motion-Based Technology
  • Control Everything Through The Large Touch Display, And Customized Menus
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder Lets You Capture The Moment
  • Use Built-In GPS To Take Advantage of Sprint Navigation Services
  • Surf The Internet – Visit Your Favorite Web Sites At Broadband Speeds
  • Expandable Memory Through Memory Card Slot

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, Stereo Headset w/ Adapter, Leather Case, 512MB Memory Card, Stylus

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – Yes, 2.0 Megapixel (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max)
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, Experience Sprint TV and Streaming or Downloadable Sprint Music
  • MP3 Player – Yes, Playback MP3 Playlists, Stereo Speakers, USB Mass Storage
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.0 Handsfree, Headset and DUN, OPP, HID Profiles Supported
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, QVGA Resolution, 15 FPS In MPEG4 Formats, Length Limited Only By Available Memory
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, On-Screen Virtual Touch Keyboard
  • Voice-driven Menus – Yes, Train The Phone To Pull Up Over A Dozen Applications With Your Voice
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, A2DP and AVRC Profiles Supported So You Can Stream Stereo Music To Compatible Bluetooth Devices
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, Software and USB Cable Included
  • GPS Services Support – Yes, A-GPS

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, Browser Built-in, Full HTML Support With Tactile UI Experience
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Take and Receive Picture and Video Messages
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send To Groups Or Individuals, 2-Way Threaded View
  • Email Client – Yes, Sync Over-the-air Bluetooth or USB, POP3

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, 72 Chord Ringtones, Plus Downloadable Content
  • Custom Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Supports AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, WAV, QCELP, MPEG4, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Formats
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes
  • Multiple Languages – Yes
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – LCD, 240 x 432 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors
  • Touch Screen – Yes
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes, Record Voice Tags For Phone Book Entries
  • TTY Compatible – Yes
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Color – Black
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Style – PDA
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – Yes
  • Mini-USB Port – Yes, With USB Cable Included
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Up To 600 Contacts
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Including Email and Instant Messenger Addresses

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – Li Ion
  • Talk Time – Up to 5.8 Hours
  • Standby Time – 300 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – BREW
  • Platform / Operating System – Instinct OS
  • Network Compatibility – CDMA 850, 1900
  • Ringtone Types Supported – AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, WAV, QCELP, MPEG4, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Formats
  • Data Download Speed – EV-DO Rev A (Up to 3.1 Mbps), EV-DO Rev o (Up to 2.4 Mbps), 1xRTT
  • Built-In Memory – 32 MB
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, microSD Card Format Compatible
  • Dimensions – 4.55 in x 2.16 in x 0.49 in
  • Weight – 4.52 oz

Compatibility Features

  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
  • Device Supports Sprint Everything Plans – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • Sprint GPS Plan Options – Yes
  • Sprint Messaging Plan Options – Yes
  • Sprint Data Premier Plan Options – Yes

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Samsung Eternity

Posted by Joe on December 10, 2008

Buy now:

(Free) w/new AT&T contract and LetsTalk instant discount

$49.99 w/new AT&T contract

$99.99 w/AT&T extension

Phone Description:

Samsung Eternity A867 Black

The Samsung Eternity A867 gives AT&T customers another touchscreen option that is loaded with multimedia features. The Eternity’s beautiful touch display with vibration response and full virtual QWERTY keyboard is certain to demand attention; throw in support for AT&T Mobile TV, Navigator, Video Share, 3G browsing, and a 3-MP camera, and the Eternity delivers on every level. The slim, eye-catching Samsung Eternity for AT&T is another top of the line device.

Highlights

  • Beautiful Slim Touchscreen Phone With TouchWiz UI and Drag-and-Drop Widgets
  • Supports AT&T’s MediaFLO Live TV and Video Share Services
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology With Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) Support
  • 3.2 Megapixel Camera With Extra Features and Video Capture
  • 3G Data Speeds Allow Fast, Real Web Browsing
  • Memory Card Slot Supports Up to 8 GB Of Added Memory
  • Beautiful, Brilliant Touch Display Shows Over 262,000 Colors

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – 3.2 Megapixel, Multi-Shot, Self-Timer, Smile Detection, Panorama Mode
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, Supports AT&T’s MediaFLO Live TV and Video Share; Download and Play Music Files
  • MP3 Player – Yes, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, MP3 Support, Playlists Supported, USB Mass Storage
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.0, Headset, Handsfree, OPP, FTP, PAN, SAP, HID, BPP Profiles Supported
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, QCIF (176 x 144 Pixel Resolution Max), MPEG4, 3GPP, H.263 and M-JPEG Support
  • Voice-driven Menus – Yes
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Built Into Touchscreen
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, A2DP and AVRC Profiles Supported So You Can Stream Stereo Music To Compatible Bluetooth Devices
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, With Software and Cable Sold Separately

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, HTML Support
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages, With a Messaging Feature
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send or Receive Picture Messaging With a Messaging Feature
  • Instant Messenger Built-in – MSN, Yahoo! and AOL Instant Messengers Built-In
  • HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Full Web Browser Built-In
  • Email Client – Yes, POP and IMAP Support, Supports Real-time Push Email

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
  • Custom Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes
  • Pre-loaded Ringtones – Yes
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – 3.2″ LCD, 240 x 400 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • TTY Compatible – Yes
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Color – Black
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Style – Candy Bar Touchscreen
  • Warranty – Samsung 1 Year Warranty
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Touch Screen – Yes,With TouchWiz UI and Drag-and-Drop Widgets
  • Calendar – Yes
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Shared Memory
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes
  • Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack – 3.5mm Headset Jack
  • M3 Hearing Aid Compatible – Yes, M3 Rated
  • Text to Speech – Yes

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – Li Ion
  • Talk Time – Up to 300 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 250 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – Java
  • Platform / Operating System – Proprietary Samsung OS
  • Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 850, 1900
  • Data Download Speed – HSDPA 3.6
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, MP3, WMA
  • Predictive Text Entry – Yes, XT9
  • Built-In Memory – 200 MB
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, microSD/TransFlash Card Format Compatible, Up To 8 GB
  • Dimensions – 4.3 in x 2.2 in x 0.5 in
  • Weight – 3.9 oz
  • Compatible Carrier – AT&T
  • Internationally Compatible – Yes

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Mobile TV Plan Options – Yes, Watch Live TV Feeds On Your Phone
  • AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T GPS Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Web Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Video Share Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Mobile Backup Options – Yes
  • AT&T Web + GPS Plan Options – Yes

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