Samsung Magnet a257 Phone, Orange (AT&T)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0028Y4SWM
• Item model number: A257
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Nicely affordable and stylishly appointed with a bright orange case featuring an easy-to-grip soft-touch finish, the Samsung Magnet for AT&T is a great choice for messaging mavens thanks to its full QWERTY keyboard. You'll be able to keep up with friends and family while on the go using text messaging, mobile email, and instant messaging via popular services including AOL, Yahoo! and Windows Live (messaging charges apply). Other features include a VGA camera for capturing still photos, Bluetooth for handsfree devices, speakerphone, support for downloadable Java applications, pre-loaded games, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

The Samsung Magnet is an easy-to-use, texting machine with full text, picture, video, and IM support.

Other features include Bluetooth for handsfree devices and a VGA camera for snapping still photos on the go.

AT&T Service
This phone provides quad-band GSM coverage (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) for voice as well as GPRS/EDGE connectivity for receiving data. AT&T's EDGE network 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 full picture messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

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
A solid, basic phone that gets the job done with a minimum of hassle, the Samsung Magnet has a large 2.2-inch LCD screen with a 220 x 176-pixel resolution and a 65K color depth. Sitting below the display is the handset's navigation pad that's complemented by a dedicated email key as well as standard send/end and soft navigation keys. The full QWERTY keyboard includes an integrated numeric keypad for easy dialing as well as dedicated keys for one-press access to the camera and messaging application.

The built-in phonebook can store up to 500 contacts, and it supports multiple phone numbers per contact entry, caller groups, and picture/ringer ID. The phone has a 64 MB internal flash memory, which can't be expanded.

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 and handsfree car kits.

The Magnet 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 (messaging charges apply). You can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to those same services.

Other features include:

• VGA digital camera for still photos with multiple resolution options (640 x 480, 320 x 240 and 220 x 165 pixels), 4x digital zoom, brightness adjustment, and self timer (3, 5 or 10 seconds)
• Organization tools: Calendar, Calculator, Note, Task and Currency Converter
• AT&T Answer Tones enables your friends hear your favorite song or funny phrase when they call you (additional charges applicable)
• Ringtones: MP3 and 64-chord polyphonic
• Any-key answer
• Multilingual text display (English, French, Spanish)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Magnet weighs 3.09 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours (10+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

Product Description

Samsung Magnet A257 AT&T GSM Quad-Band Phone with QWERTY Keyboard: This super-slim smartphone is lightweight and ideal for someone who has to get going yet stay connected. Even at the affordable price, the Samsung SGH-A257 has a lot to offer. The full QWERTY keyboard comes in handy when sending e-mails and connecting to major messaging clients. Other features like Bluetooth and a built-in camera make life that much easier. The Samsung SGH-A256 is the affordable smartphone you've been waiting for. Rubberized battery coverSend SMS, MMs, e-mail, and instant messages64MB of internal storageBluetooth version 2.0Connect to Windows Live, Yahoo!, and AOL messaging clientsPlay MP4 filesIntegrated WAP 2.0/xHTML browserFull QWERTY keyboard for easy text inputJava enabledSet polyphonic and MP3 ringtonesAT&T

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Basic Phone I've Used, December 28, 2009

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Troy K. (Anaheim, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Smooth U350 Phone, Blue (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I am a cell-phone addict. I change my phone about every couple of months and have used everything from prehistoric Nokias to iPhones and now to my current phone, the Motorola Droid. However, the Samsung Smooth has been my most reliable and longest-used cellphone in about seven years. It is very simple to use, constructed to be extremely durable (I've dropped it many, many times), and has more features than you'd expect in an entry-level phone. It's lightweight and small dimensions makes it unobtrusive in the tightest of jean pockets. One feature that many don't know about is that you can read incoming text messages on the external display without having to open your phone. If you are looking for an inexpensive phone that can take care of your basic needs (calls, SMS, MMS) then you can't go wrong with the Smooth.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good phone but needs stiffer side buttons, September 26, 2009

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John "john8791" (WALCOTT, IA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Smooth U350 Phone, Blue (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

This phone was the "free" upgrade from Verizon so I can't complain too much.

Pros: Good battery life, good reception and sound quality.

Con: This is a big one for me. The side buttons actuate if you just breath on them. Unless you pull the phone out of the case with the tips of your fingers to answer a call, you almost always press the button that mutes the ringer.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, unique little phone, especially for basic calls and texting, August 27, 2009

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atlnative29 "atlnative29" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Magnet a257 Phone, Orange (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I was looking for a phone I could easily slide right into financially after the 4th Moto Razr I blew through and I found that in the Samsung Magnet. It's not 3G but I didn't need that nor the added cost AT&T plugs on your bill per month to have it. The Magnet was the perfect new phone to replace my Razr and won't cost me more per month in my plan. I like the qwerty keyboard and I find texting much easier than before. Sure, you have to get used to the smaller keys but are raised convenience and overall, I like it. Also, I typically use two hands to text on this one (yes, you can use one hand), but it discourages me from using while driving and that's a plus as we all need not text while driving. I was very guilty of that. Sound volume great on the phone, just be careful on speaker not to have the volume up to high if you're on hold. I almost blew an eardrum when the person came back on. Yikes. Phone tones are cool and different and all the menu keys are pretty straight forward. I didn't pick up the manual once to figure anything out. Phone looks and responds like a PDA and I get comments all the time on the cool color. It's like a rich & vibrant beachy burnt orange which is so different than any phone out there. Great color for girls and guys. Picture quality on the camera not the best but it's not bad either. The only other thing is that I initially kept hitting the WAP (browser) center button which was a kind of a pain, but getting more used to it. I think that had to do more with the fact that my old Razr's center button acted as main menu button.

Pros - looks, sound quality, texting easy, querty keyboard, uniqueness, cost sensible
Cons - picture quality, no 3G offered, keyboard keys are small but effective, center button not menu button - might take alittle getting used to