AT&T Quickfire Phone, Silver (AT&T)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001JJD9S6
• Item model number: Quickfire
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,560 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed to make messaging faster and easier than ever before, the AT&T Quickfire messaging-focused phone is great for everyone from newbie messengers to textaholics to send text, picture, video and instant messages with ease. It boasts an interactive touch screen that can read messages in portrait or landscape mode, and it slides up to reveal a QWERTY keyboard for easy typing. You'll be able to quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, this GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth for handfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion to 8 GB, access to instant messaging via popular services, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

The full QWERTY keypad makes it easy to send text, picture, video and instant messages.

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 UMTS 850/1900 MHz network, 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.

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. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)

The 2.8-inch touchscreen reads messages in portrait or landscape mode.

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 Quickfire has a large 2.8-inch touchscreen (240 x 320 pixels, 262K colors) that offers an optimized messaging interface that automatically rotates to landscape (and back to portrait). It sits above standard send/end keys and a single multi-tasking shortcut key, and the screen slides up (when in landscape mode) to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The phone has an internal 35 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size)

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.

The Quickfire offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. It includes support for mobile email services such as AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live. You can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to those same services. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

Other features include:

• Integrated 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities
• Personalize with downloadable music ringtones, games, graphics and applications
• Digital audio player with support for MP3 files
• Organizer tools: calendar, alarm, to-do list
• Voice commands

Vital Statistics
The AT&T Quickfire weighs 4.8 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA).

Product Description

PCD AT&T Quickfire Unlocked GSM Quad-Band Smartphone with QWERTY Keyboard: If you're looking for a phone that does a lot and looks good doing it, you've found it with the AT&T Quickfire. This touch screen phone features a sliding screen that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard. Capable of 3G speeds, the AT&T Quickfire can browse the web, send messages, and has expandable memory via the microSD card slot. This brand new unlocked AT&T Quickfire is ready to use on any GSM network. Just pop in your SIM and you're set—no need for activation. Order today and have it shipped for free!Full QWERTY keyboard for easy text inputStore up to 1000 phonebook entriesSend SMS, MMS, and e-mail messagesJava enabledWAP 2.0/xHTML browserRecord videoMicroSD card slot for expandable memory29MB of internal memory1.3MP cameraBluetooth version 1.2 wit A2DPT-Mobile, AT&T, Asian & European Carriers, Union Wireless, NEP Wireless, Longline Wireless, iWireless, Indigo Wireless, Farmers Wireless, Edge Wireless, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Quantum Wireless, SunCom Wireless Holdings Inc, Wireless Alliance

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not a bad phone, love the keyboard, November 18, 2008

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K. Tran (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AT&T Quickfire Phone, Silver (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I have this phone for about a week now. Overall, it's not bad. You can dial/type either with the touch screen key pads or use the full keyboard. Texting is so easy now. This is one of the few phone with full keyboard where you don't have to purchase the data plan! It can connect to your computer via bluetooth, but i haven't try that yet.

Now, the not so great things: 1) I haven't been able to find away to turn of the 3G. Doing so will extend battery talk time. So for now, I have to charge it every other day based on average use. 2) It is a bit heavier than what I would like. 3) Being a new phone, not much assessories are available yet. I'm still waiting a car charger and a stereo headset (not bluetooth). 4) Camera is a bit weak, but i don't really use it so that's ok.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why the quickfire is a better choice than the iphone 3g, December 17, 2008

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Ross C. Taylor "Tay" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AT&T Quickfire Phone, Silver (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

Being an Iphone 3g owner for the past 6months- let me tell you why the quickfire is better choice than the Iphone 3g

The Iphones touch screen keyboard is a pain to use for text and emails and the autocorrect feature has the brain of a pre-schooler so you constantly have to delete the filled in words making long texts and emails unpractical. Second- receiving and sending MMS is not possible yet there are apps to pay for that do a subpar job- but in essence it does not work effectively. Having bluetooth headphones you have to have a separate adaptor to sync with the iphone such as the motorola S9 with the quickfire easy sync and pair and great control over volume and songs. The Iphone requires a $30 a month data plan the quickfire does not and if you want unlimited it is only $15 a month. The quickfire has a decently responsive touchscreen close to the iphones with a quick portrait landscape switch when opening the slide out keyboard. The keyboard lights up nicely and fits even above average fingers. Negatives with the quickfire 1.3 camera, however the pics look good on the screen not so good if you upload to computer- but iphones 2mega is not much better. The camera is bulky, however it is curved nicely and is more durable than other texting phones such as the pantech line which feels as if they are going to break in my hand. Battery life given the features and 3g phone is good- as well as the 2.8 inch screen in terms of resolution and color. Overall for getting the phone for nearly $200 less than the iphone its a steal not to mention that this phone is better than the sidekick for the touchscreen and higher quality screen with more features-

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wish there was a 0 star option, April 28, 2010

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Jennifer D. Burelison - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AT&T Quickfire Phone, Silver (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I bought this phone for a reduced price almost a year ago with a new contract from ATT. Really wish I had got the Matrix that my brother chose that was for free.

I HATE THIS PHONE!

1. Touch screen is either unresponsive or chooses the wrong "button." More than half the time it chooses an icon on the opposite side of the screen!

2. Battery life sucks! I have to charge it every night with very little use. If I use the phone how I'd like to (moderately heavy use) then I have to have it fully charged, charge again in the afternoon, and charge again at night.

3. The phone doesn't recognize when you set an individual ringtone for people in your address book. Tried to update my software (an option in the settings) to fix it, which kept saying "FAILED TO CONNECT."

4. After about 4 months I had a software glitch in which caused my phone to turn off when choosing my txt msg inbox. So I got a replacement phone with the insurance program. I THOUGHT that the previous software problems would be fixed (see #3). No such luck!

5. Phone fails to recognize the music/pictures on my SD card. The phone sometimes allows me to transfer info from my phone to the SD card but not usually.

6. Charger is set up completely STUPID! The two prongs have been bent from my having to charge it so much. Now I have to slide the charger in at an angle and push one prong into place so it will charge. Also sometimes the phone recognizes the charger as a USB Cable and won't charge until it recognizes that it's really a charger. Also the charger falls out easily and wiggles in the phone and everytime the charger wiggles a message pops up that says "Charger Connected" or "Charger Disconnected" which is really annoying when you're responding to a text or looking for something online while charging the phone.

7. There is no WiFi option to connect to a faster network when available. And 3G won't turn off so I can have the battery last a little bit longer.

8. Messages often have the wrong timestamp, or are displayed in the wrong order. Phone doesn't even receive most of the messages I receive from my friend's Moto Cliq. All the pictures I receive from Moto Cliq are shown as a black screen.

9. Speaker phone is very quiet and the mic isn't strong enough for the other person to hear you when on speakerphone.



I have never dropped this phone, never gotten it wet, and never been rough with it. I got a case for it same day as purchase. All of the problems I've had with this phone were for my original phone and my replacement phone (wish I'd been able to choose a different replacement). I've gone into several ATT stores to see if there was a way I could get the software update, or if they'd ever heard of any problems. Finally a nice guy names eric checked the customer complaints for the phone. Apparently, tons of people have the same software and ringtone assignment problems. He said ATT no longer carries the phone for sale so they have no intention of fixing the problem.

NEVER EVER GET THIS PHONE!

DON'T EVEN GIVE IT TO YOUR ENEMY! It's that bad! Thank heavens my upgrade is next week, I can't wait to smash and burn this phone, because it's not even worth donating.