Samsung Gravity t459 Phone, Gray/Lime (T-Mobile)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 3.5 x 0.8 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001KZHDWC
• Item model number: T459 Gravity
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,084 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
A great choice for heavy texters, the Samsung Gravity T459 features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that makes it easy to send SMS text messages and email as well as keep up with your chat buddies on popular IM services. When coupled with web surfing capabilities, the Gravity allows users to stay up to date on the latest news, weather, sports scores and more. It will also keep you connected to your closest friends and family members with T-Mobiles myFaves. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for both handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion up to 4 GB, digital audio player, and up to 6 hours of talk time.

The sleek horizontal slider Samsung Gravity features a full QWERTY keyboard and access to text messaging, email, and IM chatting.

T-Mobile Service
The Samsung Gravity operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

It's compatible with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves from T-Mobile.

Download cool new games, HiFi Ringers (real songs by today's hottest artists), MegaTones (instrumental versions of songs), and wallpapers quickly, as well as stay connected via the Web, instant messaging, and email.

Phone Features
The candybar-style Samsung Gravity holds a secret--turn it on its side and push the face up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, perfect for easy typing of longer messages and emails. The Gravity offers access to multiple IM clients including AOL, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger and MSN, as well as text and picture/video messaging. It's also compatible with POP3 email accounts (such as Gmail), and it comes with presets for AOL and Yahoo! accounts.

When closed, you can use the standard alpha-numeric keypad on the face to send quick messages. It's complemented by a colorful five-way navigation pad, send/end and two soft navigation keys, and a dedicated email key. The Gravity has an internal 60 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size). The phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries, each with up to 3 phone numbers and support for caller groups and photo/ringer ID.

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.

Other features include:

• 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture
• Digital audio player compatible with MP3 and AAC/AAC+ files
• Video player compatible with MPEG4, H.263 formats
• Organizer tools: Calendar, calculator, currency converter, notepad, to-do list
• Web browser
• Java (J2ME) support for downloadable games and applications
• 72-chord polyphonic and MP3 real-music ringers
• Vibrating alert
• USB connectivity
• Speaker-independent voice dialing
• Flight mode turns off cellular connectivity, enabling you to use media player
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3
• Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Gravity weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Phone with quirk., December 18, 2008

By	D. lawrence "DistractionbyGames" (Salt Lake City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really like this phone. It looks great and is the most user-friendly cell phone I've ever had. The qwerty keyboad looks like it won't work well with thumbs only, but it does. I actually text now. Taking pictures is a no-brainer for an older guy like me, it's got its own button same place a camera would and taking video is pretty easy. The quirk is that the battery does not last as long as they advertise and the battery-charge indicator (5 bars) is screwy. After the supposed full charge the highest bar disappears real soon and the next 3 disappear within a couple of days, then it sits on the last bar as long as the other 4 bars put together. I'm waiting to see if it just needs to be broken in (it does seem to be getting a little better). The phone came with a 3-bar charge. I don't know if that's a good sign or not.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Average phone..good for us text messengers..., March 15, 2009

By	C. Leung "Music and guitars..oh my!" (WPB, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been with Tmobile for about 5 years now and definitely a big text messenger with them (Got an unlimited texting addon to a basic family plan). Came from a Nokia with a QWERTY keyboard, and though this one is easy enough to type on, it took time to get use to the ALT and SHIFT functions. A little different from the Nokia, which acted more like a computer keyboard. Not a deal breaker. The email and AIM is so-so with the phone. If you're looking for Internet or longer battery life, there are definitely better choices out there. Otherwise the menus, mp3 play, 1.3mp camera, bluetooth and other options are straight forward - only 2 trial games came with the phone, for those who want some diversions.
Tough to beat the price, which was free after the rebate. Since I was already out of contract (month to month), it wasn't too big a deal to get back into 2 year agreement and get two new phones out of it rather than going the eBay route (again) and still paying the same amount each month (originally did this to avoid staying in contract after two years).
The only beef I've really had so far with this phone is formatting/using the a Sandisk 4GB microSDHC card in it. It appears the phone does not support 4GB microSDHD/SDHC. You'll need a plain microSD card for this thing. At least the price have come way down on these lately - but I've only seen 2GB microSD cards that are not microSDHC/SDHD.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Phone, May 2, 2009

By	Adrasteia (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

I have to admit I had my old cell phone for ten years before I had to replace it. I am very satisfied with the Gravity. Texting on the full keyboard is very easy. I didn't text much before because using the phone keypad was a pain but with the Gravity I text alot.

Key operations are intuitive so you don't even really need to read the manual. If you're looking for a phone for internet use, this screen is a bit small but pictures are pretty clear.

The sound is good although I don't care for the speaker phone. Prefer a BlueTooth.

My old phone had voice dialing and I really liked it. Wish the Gravity had that option.