Samsung Propel Pro i627 Phone, Gray (AT&T)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0025VLN08
• Item model number: i627
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,150 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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Samsung's popular Propel messaging phone goes upscale with the Samsung Propel Pro, which features the same sliding form factor and full QWERTY keyboard but adds the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) as well as improves the camera to 3.0 megapixels. Other features include Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (to 8 GB), threaded two-way text messaging, access to instant messaging, business card reader, and up to 6.5 hours of talk time.

Powered by the Windows Mobile 6 operating system, it includes Microsoft's Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts. The phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can listen to a conference call on a headset while sending and receiving e-mail attachments, picture messages or Web pages at the same time. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share serve, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. The Propel Pro, a full-QWERTY silver and chrome compact slider smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1 allows users to run full enterprise applications on the same platform they use to text and send photos. Evolving from the popular Samsung Propel™, business users and consumers looking for a full-feature smartphone with Wi-Fi will look to the Propel Pro, available in April for $149.99¹.

Get down to business with the Samsung Propel Pro, featuring fast 3G speeds (in the U.S. and internationally), Windows Mobile 6.1, access to all your corporate email, GPS for navigation, and Wi-Fi networking. See a larger view of the phone.

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 dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA), and this phone is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks (found in international territories, including Europe and Asia). The AT&T 3G network provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. (For use outside the United States, an AT&T international data plan is recommended.)

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. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.

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.) While using Video Share with family and friends is a fun way to communicate, it's also very useful for business. For example, a majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.

The Propel Pro also offers Bluetooth stereo music, MicroSD expansion (up to 8 GB), and a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder.

You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video 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 and eMusic subscription music services, 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.

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.

It's also pre-loaded with AT&T's Mobile Banking application, which is compatible with accounts from banks including Wachovia, SunTrust, Synovus, and BancorpSouth. Mobile Banking from AT&T affords you the flexibility to stay on top of your banking needs while you're on the move, enabling you to check your account balance, securely transfer funds between your eligible accounts, view and pay bills, and review your transaction history. AT&T customers pay no additional fee to access mobile banking and, because the application resides on the handset, the service is optimized to reduce the number of new page views necessary to complete a transaction. Minimal data usage charges apply and vary based on individual use.

Phone Features
The Samsung Propel Pro's face features a large 2.6-inch LCD screen, which offers a 65K color depth and 320 x 320-pixel resolution and sits above a standard five-way navigator, two soft keys for navigating menus, and send/end keys. It also includes a dedicated one-touch messaging key, making text messaging, instant messaging and mobile email quick and simple. The face slides up to reveal full QWERTY keyboard with integrated numeric keypad and dedicated camera button. The phone has an internal flash memory of 128 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM, and the phone's memory can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). The internal phonebook can store an almost limitless amount of contact entries, each capable of storing multiple phone numbers and supporting caller groups as well as picture/ringer ID.

With Microsoft Office Mobile you can leave your laptop behind. Synchronize with your computer and Mobile Outlook provides up-to-the-minute management of your calendar, contacts and e-mail. Windows Mobile 6.1 also delivers the ability to view e-mail messages in their original rich HTML format with live links to Web sites and Microsoft Office SharePoint sites, which means that text and images are displayed as they would be on a Windows PC. View and edit Excel, Word and PowerPoint documents.

In addition to having the ability to take the office on the road, the Propel Pro includes the AT&T Xpress Mail push e-mail service--with support for most popular POP3/IMAP personal e-mail services--instant messaging capabilities, and the ability to send and receive multimedia messages with color videos and photos. A messaging and multimedia powerhouse, the Propel Pro has smartphone-class memory and processing power that enables you to run the thousands of applications available to Windows Mobile users.

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 (additional charges or subscription applicable).

The Propel Pro offers a full range of text and multimedia messaging options, and you can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live.

Other features include:

• Access open personal, corporate and hotspot Wi-Fi networks (802.11b/g)
• Email: Microsoft Direct Push, Good Mobile, IMAP4, POP3, Outlook
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM (Yahoo, AOL, Windows Live)
• 3.0-megapixel camera with autofocus, digital zoom and video capture capabilities
• Windows Media Player 10 with support for MP3, WMA, AAC/AAC+ music files
• Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
• Personal Organizer: Calendar, Scheduler with Alerts, Calculator and more
• Converter Tool: Currency, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume and Area
• Multilingual text display (English and Spanish)
• Adobe Flash Lite
• On screen phone operations: Speaker, Mute, Hold, Contacts, Notes, Speed Dialing, Call History, Save
• RSS reader
• Games: Solitaire, Jewel Quest, Bubble Breaker, block Breaker, Brain Challenge, Scrabble, Tetris, Asphalt4
• 528 MHz applications processor

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Propel Pro weighs 4.83 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.5 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 as well as 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G HSDPA frequencies.

Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1
Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 offers a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.

With Windows Mobile 6.1, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations.

• Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
• With Excel Mobile, you're not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
• PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
• After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.

All Windows Mobile 6.1 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.

Product Description

Samsung Propel Pro SGH-i627 Unlocked Smartphone with GPS, Wi-Fi, & QWERTY Keyboard: The Samsung Propel Pro is a trendy, compact device that's designed to handle all your needs, both business and social. From taking pictures to surfing the web, viewing PDFs to creating Excel files, this phone has you covered. This brand new Samsung Propel Pro is unlocked and ready to use on any GSM network. Just pop in your SIM card and you're set. Order from PhoneSale.com today and enjoy free shipping!Windows Mobile 6.1Wi-Fi enabledMicroSD card slot for up to 16GB of expandable memory3MP camera with autofocusGPS readySend SMS, MMS, and e-mail messagesRecords videoFull QWERTY keyboard for easy text inputUp to 6.5 hours of talk timeWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML browserT-Mobile, AT&T, Asian & European Carriers, Union Wireless, NEP Wireless, Longline Wireless, iWireless, Indigo Wireless, Farmers Wireless, Edge Wireless, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Quantum Wireless, SunCom Wireless Holdings Inc, Wireless Alliance

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars half good, half bad, May 9, 2009

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K. Vuong - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Propel Pro i627 Phone, Gray (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

Overall good phone, sliding lock for a windows phone is a big plus, no need to unlock and lock phone with buttons. Bigger screen then blackjack 2, nicer look. Feels good in the pocket. Gps works instantly with google maps, unlike blackjack 2 which takes about 5 mins. Voice caller id is a big plus for me. Makes up for the stuck increasing ringtone bug.

Negatives include phone reception not as good as blackjack 2, battery life shorter, and issue with bluetooth routing on my 06 acura tl, voice does not come thru speaker when dialing out. workaround would be to turn handsfree off, then hit speaker button on car, then turn handsfree back on. also bluetooth connection to your car will unlock the buttons on the phone. workaround would be to manually lock phone while driving.

one more issue, two tier security means no one has app unlocked this phone yet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I miss my black jack ii, August 23, 2010

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S. Peterson "someone who reads everyday" (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Propel Pro i627 Phone, Gray (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

My pretty pink blackjack ii died after about a year and a half, and the Samsung i627 was the manufacturer's replacement. First of all, they only had "silver," which is actually "black." So I was very disappointed that I could not get a) a black jack ii or b) a pink phone at all.

As others have said, the battery life is a joke. I had to charge my black jack ii every other night. With the same use, I have to turn this phone off because the battery is dying before I even get home. Very annoying. Why even have a cell phone if it's going to be dead when you could need it most (late at night)?

The picture quality is comparable to the black jack ii.

The reception is worse than the black jack ii. I am in the same spots in my house trying to make a call, and it gets dropped.

It doesn't seem to have a notepad like the black jack ii did--am I missing something?

Sometimes it takes my having to manually delete all 3 of my email accounts for my text messaging to work. W. T. F.

The instant messaging function gets an error message I've never seen before and it makes a horrible LOUD beeping noise, I guess when the reception gets lost? Which is ALL THE TIME.

I am going to try to get a different phone, but who knows how that will go. This phone is a LEMON.

If the phone WORKED, it wouldn't be so bad. I like the operating system.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DON"T BUY THIS PHONE!!!, July 22, 2010

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Toni Wilson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Propel Pro i627 Phone, Gray (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I got this phone because when my Blackjack II started malfunctioning and eventually played out this was the replacement phone via AT&T phone insurance (Blackjack phone is also discontinued). Personally I believe this phone is simply defective! The "z" key would only type the letter "s"--even after a soft-reset that fixed the problem for only a day. Then reset back to the letter "s". I also found that the phone doesn't always wake when u push a button if it's in sleep mode. The download ringtones are extremely low. I have had several missed calls due to poor volume. Like other users, I found the joystick to be kinda jumpy & imprecise. You get better at it with practice; however I still sometimes end up in a screen--or about to make a call--unintentionally. I also found the battery life to be ridiculously bad--just read about using the task manager to make sure all programs are ended and I'll have to try it--or maybe it's not even worth it at. Lastly, there is no way to transfer all the data from one phone to a replacement. Sure, all the contacts and calendar information can be synchronized over, but everything in the 'notepad' function and favorite websites have to be manually entered. I use the notepad function heavily and this has been a major pain. I am on my 3rd replacement phone going on my 4th! I refuse to accept another one of these. They are simply poor quality.