Samsung a137 Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $35 Airtime Included

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CGMYK0
• Item model number: A127
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,783 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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Product Description

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A great choice for those seeking an uncomplicated communications partner, the Samsung A137 gives you high-quality phone calls and has just enough built-in fun and personalization to make this phone your own. And with AT&T's GoPhone pay-as-you-go service, you pay for just the minutes you use without having to sign up for an annual contract--this phone even comes with $35 of airtime included. You can easily refill your minutes via prepaid cards or the Internet, or choose to prepay each month and roll over unused minutes. Other features include a speakerphone, headset jack, text messaging capabilities, access to personal email and instant messaging, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

The easy-to-use Samsung A137.

Send text messages, check email, and chat with IM buddies.

AT&T GoPhone Service
AT&T's pay-as-you-go GoPhone plans are wireless plans made easy. Simply pay in advance for what you need. No long-term contracts, credit checks, or surprise bills--just all the benefits of wireless, with no complications. In addition, AT&T's Rollover Balance feature lets you carry over your unused account balance when you purchase refill minutes before your balance expires. Other great features include no long distance or roaming fees across AT&T's national service area, the ability to track usage via text messages with an updated balance after each call, and the ability to refill your minutes 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. You can also cancel any time without penalty.

With the Pay As You Go option, you'll choose the rate plan that fits your needs and then start dialing. Your balance is lowered each time you make or receive a call or use services such as text messaging. You can then refill the minutes in your account via the Internet, using your phone (by calling 611 from your cell), or purchasing a pre-paid card in denominations up to $100.

With the Pick Your Plan option, you'll set up monthly, automatic payments with your credit/debit card or checking account. If you need to make more calls or you use up your balance during the month, just add minutes to your account at any time--you'll pay the same per-minute rate as your plan. You can buy more minutes in increments of $15 and $25 using your credit/debit card or checking account.

Phone Features
Under the clamshell, the Samsung A137 has a 128 x 128-pixel screen, standard alpha-numeric keypad, five-way navigator, send/end keys, and two soft keys for navigation. The phone can store up to 500 phone numbers with each entry supporting up to 5 numbers (at 40 digits and 40 characters in length). It also includes eight speed dial numbers. The integrated speakerphone provides loud and clear handsfree communication.

Support is built in for sending and receiving text messages. It has a My Business Card feature, which enables you to send a contact card attached to a message. Additionally, you can check your personal email and chat with IM buddies using AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo! services. T9 text entry, 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.

Other features include:

• Organization tools: Calendar, calculator, alarm, converter, world time, timer, stopwatch
• Compatible with 40-chord polyphonic ringtones
• Displays last 30 incoming/outgoing/missed calls
• Any key answer
• Mute function, vibrate alert
• Headset jack
• Multi-lingual support: English, French, Spanish
• Downloadable ringtones

Vital Statistics
The Samsung A137 weighs 2.86 ounces and measures 3.46 x 1.76 x 0.78 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cell phone callers, March 8, 2009

By	Michael Kerner "Michael Kerner" (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

There is no doubt about the use of cell phones. With pre-paid cell phones becoming much more popular than the regular service plans that can run up your bills, it can be very frustrating. Nevertheless, it isn't just about getting the right cell phone for your everyday needs, it is also about finding the right cell phone service plan at an affordable price too. With so many service plans offering the same things, you want a company that works just as well to reach out and tough someone too. That comes with AT&T's Go Phones, which are very convient and easy to use for all your everyday needs, and this one is definitely the simpliest of all the Go Phones out there.

The Samsung A137 is a simple and easy to use cell phone for beginners, everywhere. It is simple to setup and use for all your everyday needs. It is a easy to work cell phones that run on 5 hours per charge, and works very nicely. You can use it by all your everyday calling needs, or for texting your friends on the go. The clarity of your calls is crisp and clear for all your calls. You can also recharge your service easily through your credit cards, or by buying easy to use pre-paid cell phone cards at your local convience stores. It has a lot of great uses as well with rollover minutes in your calling plans too that are easy to setup and simple to understand, and internet messages for all your services on the go. Sadly though, there are a few disadvantages. The first one is that it takes awhile to get used to programming your calls with, especially for a beginner. The second problem is that when you refill your pre-paid service, the customer service with AT&T can be very frustrating, to pay to add-on to your minutes, where you'd need extra security from your card companies inorder to get to pay for your minutes, and can get you frustrated. So, you're better off buying the minutes on the pre-paid cards for easier conivence, instead of doing it over their customer service.

Still despite a few flaws, when it does come down to the best in service, you can always find a good phone. But the price the service matters too, and Samsung's A137 does have mostly the best of both worlds, but not all of it. Still, I would honestly refer AT&T's Go Phone plans, because they're the least expensive, and easiest to understand for those who want a cell phone, but want the price to matter too.

Price: B

Convience: B 1/2+

Setup: B-

Overall: B 1/2-

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very costly, January 20, 2009

By	D. Stewart - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having just moved to the States and have not yet set up my bank accounts, I decided to use this option to keep connected without entering into any contracts. Once I activated the phone and added the $[...],I was shocked that the balance decreased for calls made where the phone went unanswered (no voice mail) it just rang. Checked with customer service who advised me that if I am on the phone for more than 30 seconds then I will be charged. I then received a call, and the balance decreased yet again, so the initial $[...] went very quickly.I therefore don't feel like I have enjoyed the use of the phone,and I have had it now for 2 days.Coming from a third world country with per second billing, this plan feels like a complete rip off, because it charges you per minute for calls lasting less than a minute. However it is still a convenient, no hassles option for the short term but a veritable money pit if you plan long term use.