Samsung U620 Phone (Verizon Wireless, Phone Only, No Service)

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Product Features

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology for stereo headset, hands-free
• 1.3 MegaPixel Digital Camera with Flash for great photos
• TransFlash/Micro Removable Memory for added storage
• T9™ Text Input and full QWERTY keyboard for Easy Text Entry
• Download your favorite media with optional V CAST Music and Video

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches ; 4.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NV9T2Q
• Item model number: u620
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,500 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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Product Description

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The Samsung SCH-u620 is capable of delivering full-length television programming from some of the most popular TV channels right to your phone. Catch many of your favorite full-length shows by checking out the easy to use onboard Media Program Guide. Plus, you can still take calls and messages while watching, and when you hang up, go right back to enjoying your program already in progress. And when you're done watching TV, check out the fully supported V Cast Music feature. It's not just a phone, it's an entertainment center. Other great features include Verizon's VZ Navigator technology, stereo Bluetooth, support for Chaperone Parent technology, an advanced mobile Web browser, a 1.3-megapixel camera with LED flash, a memory card slot, and more.

The Samsung u620 supports Verizon Wireless' amazing V Cast Mobile TV service. Learn more.

Design
The u620's slider design form factor allows the phone to sport a large, easy to view screen, without taking up too much real estate in your pants pocket or purse. A five-way directional button that controls most of the phone's functions and menus, and media control keys can be accessed with the phone's slider shut. Sliding the phone open reveals the u620's handsome backlit keypad. The phone's display features over 260,000 colors and crystal clear 240 x 320 resolution, perfect for V Cast Web and Mobile TV content, while a unique toolbar at the top of the display can reveal essential information, such as time, battery and signal strength, V Cast Mobile TV status, and more. The phone's 1.3-megapixel camera lens and LED flash are housed on the backside of the phone. The phone also sports hold and volume keys on the left side, while a speaker key, a camera key, and a TV control key can be found on the right side. Meanwhile, the u620's internal antenna means there's nothing to snag in your pocket, and the included TransFlash/microSD memory card allows you to supplement the phone's whopping 69 MB of internal memory with cards up to 2 GB in size. Lastly, a USB data port is provided for easy data transfer, and your favorite handsfree device can be paired with the u620 via Bluetooth for total handsfree calling.

Calling Features
The u620 boasts powerful calling functions, such as an integrated speakerphone that makes it easy to converse without touching the handset--a big plus for car users. Meanwhile, speaker independent voice dialing makes it easy to call contacts by simply saying their names. No prior voice training is required and you can even speak individual digits to the phone for quick dialing of numbers you know by heart. Because the u620 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation. And because the device supports a 2.5mm headset jack, most wired headsets and headphones will pair perfectly with the u620. Lastly, for those times when keeping a low-profile is a must, the u620 comes complete with a discreet vibrating alert.

The u620's internal memory can hold up to 1000 contacts for quick access to email addresses and phone numbers. The phone lets you easily assign pictures as well as ringtones to your most common callers. In addition to vibrating alerts, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as recorded ringtones you make yourself. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon's Get It Now service. The phone also supports picture and ringer caller ID to help identify your most common callers before you pick up the phone. Lastly, the u620's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

If desired, the onboard GPS feature can do more than give your current location to emergency personnel. The u620 is fully compatible with Verizon's VZ Navigator service, a feature that provides all the bells and whistles of an advanced navigation system on your mobile phone at a fraction of the price of other GPS devices and systems. The VZ Navigator service provides heads-up, voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions (with auto-rerouting if you miss a turn), local search of nearly fourteen million points of interest (POIs) in the United States, and detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed. With VZ Navigator, you'll know where you are, know what's around you, and know how to get there fast (additional Verizon charges apply).

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The phone's support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video, and audio can be sent with ease (Verizon messaging charges apply). When used in combination with the u620's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. There's also a built-in Web browser for downloads and mobile Web browsing. Verizon's optional Mobile Web 2.0 package allows you to read and send emails, exchange instant messages, and view your favorite Web content. You can check your email, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings, and find directions to the theater. 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.

With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the u620 is fully compatible with Verizon's V Cast service. With V Cast, you can download and stream high-quality video. Need news and weather? Get the latest AccuWeather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids, are all available. V Cast also serves as a portal for enhanced 3D games, making it possible to have more fun with a new breed of realistic games. Learn more about V Cast.

Verizon's music service is another EV-DO-powered service that makes the u620 all the more desirable. With V Cast music, your phone is a music player, letting you jam out wherever you are. It's also a music store, and you can download songs instantly to your phone. Save your songs to a memory card with a capacity that's right for you. You can even pause to take a call without missing a beat. View the V Cast Music demo.

One of the greatest and innovative things about the u620 is that it is fully compatible with Verizon's new V Cast Mobile TV service. With V CAST Mobile TV, you can experience the best of network and cable television programming in full motion video and sound right on your Verizon Wireless mobile device. Turn down time into showtime. Slide open the u620, and enjoy your favorite programming, whenever, wherever. View the V Cast Mobile TV demo.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the u620 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock.

The u620 is chaperone capable, a feature that allows you to always know where the user is, be it a child, a baby sitter, or a teenager on her first date. You can define a zone or a specific area, such as a school or summer camp, and when your family member enters or leaves the zone with their handset, Verizon will automatically send an alert to your phone with the time and location of your family member's handset (additional charges may apply).

Imaging and Entertainment
The phone's 1.3-megapixel camera features a flash, zoom options, and a host of automatic and manual camera functions that you'd expect from an advanced digital camera, such as a self-timer, multi-shot functions, white balance controls, and more. You can even choose the shutter sound to truly customize your phone. With the u620, you'll never have to worry about forgetting your digital camera again. The u620 can capture video, too.

EV-DO Wireless Broadband Coverage
Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung SCH-u620 weighs 3.74 ounces and measures 3.78 x 1.85 x 0.87 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.50 of digital talk time, and up to 250 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies, as well as the EV-DO and 1xRTT data frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Note: The u620 supports the Wireless Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking and Object Push for vCard. It does not support all Bluetooth Object Transfer (OBEX) Profiles.

Product Description
The SCH-U620 is Samsung's latest mobile TV handset in the US to bring high-profile video and audio capabilities in a perfect blend of compact and sleek design. The SCH-U620 features real time streaming and clip casting, a 2-inch QVGA 240 x 320 pixel LCD screen, stereo Bluetooth support for enhanced audio, a dedicated V CAST Mobile TV key on the side of the device for easy application launch and a retractable V CAST Mobile TV antenna.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Phone with Lots of Features, April 9, 2007

By	A. McCain "wife, mommy, knitter, reader" (Hillsboro, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just got this phone from Verizon on Friday (three days ago) and I am thrilled. I was upgrading from an LG6100 flip and things have sure changed in the last 2 years! I was torn between the u620 and the u740 (the phone that flips open two ways with a qwerty keyboard), but in the end I preferred the style of the slider better and found the keys much easier to use. I read every review I could find online and I found that overall people love this phone.

I don't have any plans for using the TV or music functions (I use an iPod) so I won't comment on those features at all.

Favorite Features:
*Size- Not so tiny that you can't hold it comfortably, but not big at all. Very easy to hold and type on.

*Slider- Can easily be opened with one hand. Very slick looking.

*Voice quality- Crystal clear and can be set very loud, if you like. I'm one of those people that could never hear my phonecalls, but on this phone I keep the volume set in the middle and never miss a word.

*Camera- 1.3 megapixels camera takes nice sharp photos. Has a flash too.

*Voice-to-text- Fun feature in which you can speak your text messages!

*Battery life - Very good. It's 72 hours after I first charged my phone and I'm only down one bar even though I've been playing with it a ton.

*Picture caller-id.

*Clear, sharp display.

*Solid feel. Not flimsy at all.

Overall, I am very happy with this phone. I wish it came in colors like the Verizon LG Chocolate, but instead I will settle for a cute strap (Yea! It has a strap hole!).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great features. Low battery life., December 10, 2007

By	Edward G. Fagan Jr. (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got this phone last week as part of a "new every 2" deal with verizon. I was intrigued by the mobile tv feature, and the other specs on the phone looked fine as well. I read a few reviews on here and decided to give it a shot.

Mobile TV: Very odd programming. A small hidden antenna is required to get reception most of the time, but so far I haven't had any reception problems once the antenna is in place. About 8-10 channels. Most of the programming is not live and a lot of it is commercial free. I caught part of a live basketball game this weekend and it was on my local cbs station as well. The tv on the phone was only a few seconds behind the live cable tv broadcast. For espn they have "scorecenter" instead of sportscenter. It's a barebones version with one anchor and no commercials. For some reason they couldn't show nfl footage only the scores. But it shows some basketball and hockey highlights. It was worth watching.

The ESPN MVP application came free with the package and is a really nice feature. Lots of sports news and video clips for free and you can customize it to follow your favorite local teams.

There are lots of pay-for applications available as well such as vz navigator, ebay, wikimobile, and many more. Along comes a broad selection of games and ringtones.

V-Cast Music and music videos were pay-for, so I didn't try any. But there were some free V-cast videos I checked out. The picture wasn't as sharp as the mobile tv, but some were useful. There was an interesting selection of free youtube videos as well.

A standard headphone jack is NOT installed on the phone. So if you don't want to annoy everyone around you, you need to purchase compatible headphones or an adapter.

The biggest flaw is the extremely short battery life. I'm definately going to need to purchase a charger to bring to work and one for the car. I haven't looked into the extended battery yet, but that'll be the next stop.

As far as phone calls go, I can hear the person on the other end loud and clear. As a phone it has all the basic features you'd expect: text messaging, calendar, alarm clock, calculator, etc.

So far I'm really enjoying the phone and I'm glad I got it. I gave it a 4 out 5 because of the battery.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Battery leaves a lot to be desired..., November 18, 2007

By	Neil bey (Fort Meade, MD) - See all my reviews

I've had this phone for about 2 months now and so I feel qualified to give my opinion. I have not used the television features and so won't comment. Having said that, briefly:

Pros:
* Small
* Easy to use
* Nice-sized screen

Cons:
* Battery life - absolutely terrible. I traded the phone in after 1 week because of it and the new U620 is exactly the same. I talk on my phone for no more than 15 minutes per day and do virtually nothing else with it except carry. If I don't charge it every single day then I can count on the fact that, after not charging it one day, I will wake up the next morning and it will be completely dead. I've checked everything - Bluetooth is off, navigation is off, etc. It's just a terrible battery I guess.

Bottom line - if you don't mind charging your phone every single day then you will love this phone.