Samsung Phone

by Samsung

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• ASIN: B0008G26SA
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Get some serious style with the x475 from Samsung. True, this phone is billed as entry-level, but it has features like MMS messaging, instant messaging, and a vibrant, high-resolution color screen that put it a notch above other phones that are this affordable. With the x475, you'll even get wireless Web capabilities that will keep you in step with the latest mobile Internet technologies.

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Design
Inside the x475's sleek clamshell you'll find a large, 128 x 160 color display with support for 65,000 colors. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 64 monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. There's also a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets.

Calling Features
The x475's phonebook can handle up to 1000 of your contacts, and you can store up to three numbers per entry, plus an email address. In addition to having a discreet vibrating alert, the X475 supports 40-chord polyphonic ringtones, which means you can really jazz up your incoming calls with cool tunes. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from T-Mobile's t-zones service. You can also assign icons and ringers to your most common callers. Like all T-Mobile phones, the x475 supports voice mail, caller ID, conference calling, call forwarding, call waiting, call hold, built-in paging, and access to T-Mobile's 411 service.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
When it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity, the x475 has you covered. The phone features support for ICQ and AOL instant messaging applications (T-Mobile messaging charges apply). There's also a built-in web browser for t-zones downloads and mobile web browsing. T-Mobile's t-zones service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging are also supported by the phone. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the x475, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with currency converter, a to-do list, a calendar and an alarm clock.

Entertainment
The x475 is easy to customize to suit your style. Screensavers, themes and wallpapers can be set to your tastes, and you can even browse and download more wallpapers from the t-zones service. The x475 is Java enabled, meaning it supports games and application downloads written on the Java platform. Games are available via the T-Mobile t-zones service.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung x475 weighs 3.00 ounces and measures 3.45 x 1.81 x .90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of digital talk time, and up to 180 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 900/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
x475 handset, lithium-ion battery, power supply/charger, euro-plug, handsfree headset, SIM card, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, April 7, 2005

By 

Kelly D. Hardwicke (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Phone (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I had my Samsung S105 for more than 2 years. I managed to drop it for the one-millionth time, finally splitting it in two. It was such a great phone with incredible reception, that I knew I had to have another Samsung.

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone wants a camera. A large part of the reason this is billed as "entry level" is because of its lack of a camera. For someone like myself, who works in the court system, a camera phone is a no-no. They confiscate them, forcing you to retrieve it on the way out. It's a pain and defeats the purpose of having a phone. if I want to take a picture, I'd like it to be worth saving, and I'll use a real camera with actual quality. :) The only other thing missing is bluetooth, and frankly that another thing that people are extreme on: Either they MUST have it or they could care less. I could care less. My cell is never sooooo far away that a small wire to my pocket is bothersome. Besides, an expensive earpiece with no wires is just one more thing for me to lose. That said, here's what I think about this phone:

Design:
Sleek and small, but the buttons aren't too small, which is a plus. The four way directional buttons are easily programmed to shortcut to your most often used functions. There's no visible antennae. Everything is capped, the charging slot at the bottom and hands free jack on the side. To those who think this would be annoying, you're wrong, the pop out easily, not like the rubber plugs on past samsung models. The volume button is conveniently located and easy to use while talking. The colors, a soft blue and silver are appealing both to those who want a little color and those who would be put off by neon bright colors or patterns.

Features:
The color screen is incredible sharp with easily adjustable brightness and contrast. The menu can be set one of three ways, all of which are nice. The original ringtones are dreadful in many ways, but they are on most phones. Adding hi-fi ring tones was easy and fast. Adding wallpapers was also easy.

The games selection beats the hell out of the S105 and V205. They are crisp and amusing. It comes with 4 preloaded java games, more than any other cell I've ever had.

The organizer is standard with the addition of a "voice memo" where you can record 30 second clips to remind yourself of things. You can also make these 30 second recordings and send them out with Text messages, directly to phone numbers, or as emails. If you purchase the GPRS software and data cable, you can create your own wallpapers or update your organizer from your computer.

There are plenty of ways to customize this phone. Even the lettering on the main screen can be changed to a variety of colors and styles. The service light only has three colors, unlike the S105, which had a virtual rainbow of colors to choose from. But its a service light... who cares?

There is an auto-update feature on the time-date function, which is also nice.

Reception:

Everyone I've talked to has commented on how clear I sound. And the same is true in reverse. Calls are loud and clear and reception is wonderful. I've come to expect this from Samsung, and this phone is true to form.

Other:

I just love the size and feel of this phone. It's substantial enough, doesn't feel flimsy, and yet its so slight. I can't review the long term hold up of this phone, its so new, but in my experience, Tmobile does a good job of correcting problems, and so does samsung.

I could have used a clip or case. This is the first phone I've bought in a long time that didn't come with at least a simply belt clip. It comes with the charger, an international plug adapter, and the hands-free headset. There aren't a lot of accessories just yet, but they'll be out soon enough.

Overall this is a great phone with plenty of bells and whistles. It's easy to use, even for tech idiots, and easily customized for the tech friendly. The reception is great and the size is perfect. If you dont need bluetooth or a camera, this is the phone for you!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good for general cell phone users, August 28, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Samsung Phone (Wireless Phone Accessory)

the x475 is good for a general user.

Pros:

1) Excellent reception anywhere. I went Washington DC, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, and Zhangjiakou (a suburb) with this phone and it was excellent everywhere, except in Tokyo where it couldn't pick up the signal at Narita Airport. This phone will automatically switch to the closest service provider to you, such as how the x475 switched to China Mobile or China Unicom.

2) Excellent batter life. I can go for 3 weeks without charging the phone.

3) Nice look. Streamlined without antenna.

4) Quick loading phone book.

Cons:

1) Strong weather can break the signal. Last night during hurricane Katrina, i was trying to call Florida Power and Light, and when i got through i could barely hear them.

Overall: If you are going around the world, you will have good reception except maybe at Tokyo Narita. Battery will last you, and no problems. Very reliable.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Phone, May 7, 2005

By 

M. Mccurry (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Phone (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I've been using the Samsung x475 for a while now and I must say that I'm very satisfied with it. The small size and weight of the cell allow it to be easily stored away and provide a lot of comfort when you need to be on the phone for a long period of time. Not to mention the hands-free set it comes with helps to make things that much more comfortable.

I love the overall look and design of the phone. It has an attractive blue/silver cover and a service light (green-default) that can also let you know when you have received a voicemail or text message (red-default). The screen is very easy to read and it's simple to navigate through everything and change your settings.

The charger it comes with doesn't need to be used as much as I thought it would. I find that I can use the phone all day long and still not lose even a single bar on the three-bar battery line. Of course, I do put it on the charger almost every night just to be on the safe side of things.

Next comes the fun part: accessories. Hi-fi ringers, wallpaper, games, cases, etc. Most of these are pretty self-explanatory, but I love the Hi-Fi Ringers that you can purchase from T-Mobile's site and then assign each one to a different contact in your phone book. It's a great feature that will let you know the difference between a call you really want to take and a call that you would rather let your voicemail answer instead.

I'd recommend this phone to anyone wanting a standard flip-cell without the need of a camera. It's a really good purchase for all of us minimalistic lovers out there who just need something that can get the job done.