Samsung a737 Lime/Green Phone (AT&T)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 2 x 0.4 inches ; 3.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000X1JO26
• Item model number: A737
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,910 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Joining its clamshell A717 and candybar A727 cell phone brethren, Samsung and AT&T introduce the A737 in a compact slider format. Like its predecessors, the A737 can access AT&T's dual-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, which makes it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music, stream tunes from Napster and eMusic, and watch video streamed from CNN and Comedy Central via AT&T's Cellular Video. It also supports AT&T's Video Share service, which offers a one-way video stream during a mobile-to-mobile phone call. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity with stereo music streaming, compatibility with popular instant messaging services, and MicroSD memory card expansion.

Enjoy fast 3G multimedia streaming capabilities on the slim slider Samsung A737.

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 UMTS 850/1900 network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services with speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. It also gives AT&T 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.

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.)

It's also packed with multimedia streaming and download capabilities. AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service 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 subscription music service, 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 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 A737 has a bright color TFT display that offers a 176 x 220-pixel resolution (with 262K colors). It has a 50 MB internal flash memory, and is expandable via MicroSD memory cards. The 1.3-megapixel camera can capture images up to 1280 x 1024 pixels, and it also offers a 2.6x digital zoom, multi-shot capability, and self-timer. You can also capture video clips up to 1 hour in length at 15 fps (frames per second). The integrated digital audio player is compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC and AAC+ formats.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 1.2), which includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and object push (OPP) for sending images and virtual business cards to other Bluetooth-enabled devices. 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.

In addition to voice calls, text messaging, and MMS capability, the phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3, SMTP and IMAP4 protocols (as well as the ability to view attachments such as PDFs and Word documents). You can also connect via instant messaging (IM) services such as Windows Live, Yahoo!, and AOL. T9 predictive text entry, which is 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. The A737 also comes stock with a built-in WAP 2.0 web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing via MEdia Net. Other features include:

• 50 MB internal flash memory, with MicroSD expansion
• Up to 1000 phonebook contacts, each with up to 5 numbers and 2 email addresses per contact
• USB 2.0 wired connectivity with mass storage capability
• 64-chord polyphonic ringtones and MP3 ringtones (with support for WMA and AAC)
• Voice memo recording up to 1 hour in length
• Hearing aid compatibility: T4/M4 rating
• TTY compatibility
• Java support for applications and games
• Personal organizer (calendar, calculator, alarm)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung A737 weighs 3.16 ounces and measures 3.9 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900 WCDMA (3G) frequencies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but don't call on long trips!, November 26, 2008

By	Mark Prier - See all my reviews

I got this phone because it seemed nice. It is. Don't get me wrong, but other than music and texting, not that great. I was looking for a music phone and found it. The sound is great, and there's even a handy dandy music button on the front. It's a little hard to organize your music, so I create playlists which seem to work well.There are too many internet connections though. I didn't get internet because I don't need it, but it seems that you can get to it on every last menu. Have to be disappointed in the battery life. If you call, recharge that day or your phone will die. On standby, it lasts 3-4 days. Calling is okay I guess. Sounds a little fuzzy, and is way off when calling someone near any sort of signal, i.e. the radio station. However, ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC RECEPTION!!! I was up a mountain 30 miles from anything worth mentioning, and I got 3 bars! Most of the time I get 6, yes, 6 bars. This phone goes to 6, not 5. A note, as long as you don't have the picture of a phone with a slash through it, YOU HAVE RECEPTION. I had a 30 minute conversation with ONE BAR! I also could text with no bars. This phone is amazing for contact. Menu layout is simple, and there is much customization if you want it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Transition, Crappy Phone, October 8, 2008

By	Smith (Georgia Tech, Atlanta GA) - See all my reviews

I got this phone in July as a replacement for my stolen D-807, the precursor. The menu setups are almost identical, and it took me about a day to figure out the options that differed. My favorite feature of this phone is the "My Menu", which lets you select the tools and applications you use most and order them accordingly. Mobile email did not include GMail, which I had to download separately (thank you Google!).

This phone was not made for text messaging. I do my share and do fine with it, but the quick-link create-a-message from the main screen does not allow you to access your inbox and outbox like the D-807 did, which is a feature I miss. The keys are flat and indistinguishable from each other, making typing a challenge. T9 is terrible and once the phone learns a word it tends to use it instead of high-use words.. for example, I entered an address months ago, the phone learned "Ct", and every time I type "at" it gives me "Ct". It's just a quirk, but a really annoying one.

The thing that I dislike most about this phone is its flimsy build. It's colorful, it's cute and it's almost a functional slider - nothing on the face to push to slide - but it's incredibly fragile. I used to carry phones in my back pocket and broke the habit with this phone to try to extend its lifetime, so when I use a pocket it goes in a front pocket. Even that is too much for this phone, and I just bought a hardcover case for it because I'm concerned about the integrity of the casing. Fortunately Amazon Marketplace has a clear plastic cover for less than $4 including shipping... check it out Transparent Crystal Clear Case Cover for Brand Samsung SGH A737 A-737 Protective Cell Phone Hard SNAP-ON. I'll write a review as soon as I get it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Samsung a737 (Green), June 7, 2008

By	Brett E. Carlock (Warren, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was up for renewal and my x507 was getting long in the tooth. I ventured to the ATT store to shop for a phone (I was looking at the Centro). I loved the Centro till I realized I didnt know how to make a call. I gave that up right quick and then found the a737. I normally hate anything but flips, but this was sleek, nice, and came in a color thats different. It is more or less identical to the Sync, just a slider. Its amazing in nearly every regard except three things.

First, the locked JRE. This is bothersome as I have a ton of java apps that are FREE but the JRE is locked so you cant run java (easily) without downloading through WAP, which I refuse to pay for.

Second, the Recieve AGC (Auto Gain Control) is a mess and makes sounds waver from soft to loud. Use this code to find the menus to turn it off:
*#0002*audio# Its labeled Rx AGC.

Third, as noted above, the battery life does not compare to either my x427m, x497, or x507. Oh well, its a beast, a great media player (4gb MicroSD yay!), and an excellent phone. Better call quality in/out than my x507, and half the radiation!