Samsung Rugby Smart 4G Android Phone (AT&T)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B007EZHB1A
• Item model number: Rugby
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,729 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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Samsung Rugby Smart At a Glance: 3G/4G connectivity Android 2.3 OS 1.4 GHz single-core processor 4 GB internal memory 3.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen Rugged Durability - Waterproof (1m for 30 mins.) 5-MP camera + Full HD 720p video capture GPS navigation Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) Bluetooth 3.0 Personal/corporate e-mail

Built for durability, the Samsung Rugby Smart provides water intrusion protection submersible to 1m for 30 minutes and dust proof which makes it an ideal device for active lifestyle consumers as well as enterprise customers whose smartphone has to take a beating. Corporate email, navigation and enhanced web browsing is supported and access to an abundance of content on the Android Marketplace positions the Samsung Rugby Smart to fulfill all your smartphones needs with the physical strength to handle whatever you throw at it.

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With AT&T's 4G network, you'll enjoy mobile broadband speeds up to 4x faster than AT&T's already fast mobile broadband network. You also get the AT&T Mobile Hotspot service built right into the smartphone--enabling you to connect additional Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the phone's mobile broadband signal (requires appropriate data plan). This GPS-enabled phone can also access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.

Other features include an 5-megapixel camera with Full HD 720p video capture, 4GB internal memory, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, DLNA wireless streaming capabilities, GPS for navigation and location-based services, access to over 200,000 apps in the Android Market, and up to 8 hours of talk time (see full specifications below).

The Brightest, Most Colorful Screen

With an incredibly colorful 3.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, the Samsung Rugby Smart has a reinforced shock resistent glass. It also has Mil-Spec 810f certified for rain, dust, shock resistance temperature extremes.

Super Sharp Photos and Videos Plus Video Chat

This Samsung Rugby Smart also captures sharp photos with its 5-megapixel camera with flash, and it records videos in stunning Full 720p resolution. An additional 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera gives you the power to connect with your friends and family face-to-face via video chat. And with Google Talk, you can video chat with all of your Google Talk contacts, whether they are on a mobile phone or a computer.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Rugby Smart weighs 4.2 ounces and measures 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches. Its 1650 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 16 days of standby time. It runs on AT&T's 4G and HSPA+ networks (850/1900 MHz; HSPA+/HSDPA/UMTS). It's also a quad-band GSM phone [phone] MHz).

What's in the Box

Samsung Rugby Smart handset, rechargeable battery, USB charger, micro USB cable, quick start guide

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AT&T 4G Network

This phone runs on AT&T's dual-band 850/1900 MHz 4G network (UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+), and with HSPA+ you'll experience mobile data speeds up to 4x faster than ordinary mobile broadband--up to approximately 6 Mbps (download). AT&T has deployed HSPA+ to virtually 100 percent of its mobile broadband network, which enables 4G speeds when combined with enhanced backhaul (via Ethernet or fiber).

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Backhaul is one of the major pieces of a telecommunications network. Think of it as the limbs connecting AT&T's cell towers with AT&T's backbone network that provides access to the Internet.

Coming later in 2011, AT&T will deliver a second layer of 4G network called LTE (Long Term Evolution) that is even faster than HSPA+ speeds.

In areas where either AT&T's 3G or 4G 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.

Note: AT&T's 4G mobile broadband coverage is not available in all areas. 4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul; availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment.

Optional Services

AT&T Navigator: This premium GPS navigation application 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. You'll be able to find the closes ATM, restaurant, gas station, Wi-Fi hotspot and more with over 10 million business listings.

DataPro 4 GB for Smartphone Tethering: Tethering lets you use your smartphone as a wireless modem or mobile hotspot, enabling you to share your mobile broadband connection to laptops, netbooks, and more. The DataPro 4 GB plan also includes unlimited access to more than 26,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots. And if you go over, you'll get an additional 1 GB automatically for only $10.

AT&T FamilyMap: Locate any phone indoors or outdoors on the AT&T Network. FamilyMap provides peace of mind by being able to conveniently locate a family member from your wireless phone or PC and know that your family's information is secure and private. Want to verify that your child arrives home from school each day? Set up a Schedule Check to automatically get location information sent to you via text message or e-mail.

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Android Gingerbread Operating System

The Galaxy S II runs the Android 2.3 operating system (dubbed Gingerbread). It features a cleaner, more refined interface with new icons, improved top notification bar, and more intuitive navigation. Multitasking in Gingerbread allows you the ability to run more than one app at a time. If you're playing a game, you can easily switch to an incoming e-mail and then switch back to the game without losing your place. And like the previous version of Android ("Froyo"), Gingerbread provides support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full Web. A new onscreen keyboard makes it easier to type thanks to additional spacing between the keys and larger font sizes. And the more you use the keyboard, the easier typing will be as the enhanced suggest feature records previous input history to make better suggestions. The Galaxy S II also brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services you use every day. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.

Google Integration Android Market for browsing and downloading thousands of free and paid apps Pre-loaded Android apps: Browser, Calculator, Calendar (Google or Corporate), Camera, Clock, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Music, News & Weather, Phone, Settings, Video Player, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, YouTube Google applications: Gmail, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Places, Google Talk Google Maps Navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions showing real-time traffic and 360° views of the destination

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Connectivity Ultra-fast 4G connectivity. Where 4G isn't available, your phone will connect with AT&T's 3G network. Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. AT&T Mobile Hotspot capable enabling you to connect multiple devices--from tablets to gaming devices--to the phone's 3G/4G cellular connection via Wi-Fi. Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals and includes stereo audio streaming. Onboard GPS for navigation (using pre-loaded Google Maps or optional AT&T Navigator) and location services Hardware 1.4 GHz single-core processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work. 3.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus multi-touch display (480 x 800 pixels, 16 million color depth) MicroUSB port Communications & Internet Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging Full HTML browser (Webkit 5) with Flash 10.1 Support Personal and corporate e-mail access with support for Exchange ActiveSync as well as personal e-mail accounts (Google push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP).

Memory 4 GB internal memory Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB. Camera 5-megapixel with flash Full HD 720p video capture 1.3-megapixel forward-facing camera for video chats and self portraits. Multimedia Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV Video player compatible with MP4, M4V, AVI, WMV, and 3GP. More Features 3.5mm headphone jack Hands-free speakerphone

 

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Product Description

Manage to answer calls while accessing applications from Google Play as the AT&T Samsung Rugby Smart i847 Android Smartphone is built with Android™ 2.3 platform. Its 3.7-inch touchscreen offers smart navigation to its content. Keep your multimedia files on the smartphone's 512MB internal memory. You can extend the storage space of the smartphone as it supports 32GB external memory/microSD capacity for your convenience.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Execellent phone June 27, 2012

By sunny

I bought this phone 3 months ago because of its ruggedness and water proof capability. I bought it for our family trip to Disney World and Cruise. I thought about purchasing a rugged digital camera for the trip but I thought it was a good idea to buy a rugged phone that can capture video underwater and take photos in the pool or waterpark. Besides my two contract was up. This was one of the best purchases as this phone exceeded all expectations. I had over 300 photos taken at the Disney's waterparks and oceans. I also captured more than 50 videos under water while snorkeling. The salt water didnt damage any part of the phone and still in a perfect condition. I love this phone and highly recommend to anyone. This phone made my family trip truly memorable.

32 of 41 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as rugged as its older brother April 27, 2012

By A. Robinson

I had been using my Samsung Rugby for over 4 years and THAT phone took some serious abuse. It got run over, dropped in mud repeatedly, thrown in a fit of rage. It was the best, but as times and needs change, I needed a phone with "smartphone" capabilities. Pretty much need to access email remotely.

I got the Rugby on 4-22, with insurance and a 30 day trial period. Knowing the abuse that my old phone went through, I needed to see if this one would cut the mustard.

4-23, I dropped it on the floor at work (first time on purpose, second time accidentally) it seemed ok. Dropped a little harder, chipped the back cover. Nothing major, but odd for a "rugged" phone...

The Rugby smart says it can withstand a bath up to 1m for 30 minutes. Well, since I will be using it in rain, snow, etc, and will likely answer a call with muddy hands, I NEED this feature.

Into a glass of water it went, for like 2 minutes. Took it out, touch screen won't work while wet, but works after a rough toweling off. "Great!" thought I! Until I tried to charge it that evening...

I would plug it in and get a weird message about the battery being disconnected. WTF? I opened it up and there were water droplets behind the battery. I grabbed a can of air and dried it out. It seems to be working now but seriously? Jacked up after a single dunk??? Something to note is that there is not a rubber gasket behind the battery cover. The Rugby had one there, which I think helped waterproof it.

This is my first smart phone, so I can't really comment on how it compares to other smartphones. In general I can't type while the phone screen is in portrait orientation. I can manage when it is in landscape, however.

I can't add my own text ringtones. I also can't figure out how to change the email notification tones.

The talk to text feature crapped out on me 4/26, but after turning the phone off and back on, it came back.

I tried changing the homepage for the internet to something other than the att site, but no dice on that either.

The screen is REALLY hard to see outside, even in the shade on a sunny day.

Also the phone dialing touchscreen is oddly difficult to use. Maybe I'm just not used to it. Who knows?

The battery has lasted me through the day thus far, and is still over 3/4 when I plug it in to charge overnight and I'm texting talking and emailing through a 12-14 hour workday. Granted, the phone is less than a week old, I'm sure that will change.

Also, you can't run this one over, at least my ATT salesman was honest. He told me that nothing smart he or his competitors had would stand up to the kind of abuse that my orignal Rugby had.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of memory, but NO memory! September 30, 2012

By Too Slow

Buy the Samsung Rugby Smart at your own RISK! This phone has been a nightmare from day 1. When I first received the phone I could not receive a lot of my multimedia text. Now it's over six months later and I'm still battling with this issue. The dang thing just will not download my multimedia pictures. I have called AT&T several times over the last few months trying to find out what the source of the problem is. They have been of little help, they only give me excuses of what the problem could be. The last solution that they gave me was to have all multimedia text send to my G-mail account. What an inconvenience, not only to me but to anybody sending me multimedia text. The next biggest problem I have with this Samsung Rugby Smart, is the phone says I do not have enough memory. I believe this phone comes with 8GB of memory, plus I have a 8GB memory card installed. I only have a couple of games on the phone and a couple of family photos which I can not get to my photos because it's saying "I do not have enough memory delete some items". Neither can I get to my music because it's saying the same thing. And my phone shows it has plenty of internal memory! And by the way my memory card is empty and it shows that it is empty, but I can not transfer anything from the phone to the memory card because when I try to do so, it says that the memory card is full. It makes and receive phone calls just fine. It takes pictures just fine, but you can not see them using this phone, you have to take the memory card out and put it into another device! This phone is a piece of JUNK! If all I wanted to was make and receive phone calls, I could just bought a prepaid phone of the wall at Wal-Mart. I guess I'll try to file an insurance claim on it, which will cost me another fifty bucks! Hopefully they will replace it with something different!

October 11, 2012 Update:The entire phone had to be erased. The phone had to be restarted back to the point as if the phone was brand new. The phone now seems to be functioning the way it is suppose too. The down side to this is, all the memorable and funny videos are gone forever!