Sony Ericsson T637 Phone (AT&T)

by Sony Ericsson

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• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00028YSDK
• Item model number: T637
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,429 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony Ericsson T637 features a built-in digital camera, Bluetooth, multimedia messaging, polyphonic ringtones, and tons of ways for you to personalize its look and feel. Quality materials and a large and super-clear color display give this phone its sophisticated personality. It's the perfect complement to Cingular wireless service.

Design
The phone features a bright, clear 128 x 160 screen with 65,536 colors. It offers high contrast, saturated colors, and a fast response time that's optimal for displaying games and other moving content. The stylish candybar form factor of the phone will turn heads and get attention, while the quick camera buttons and easy-to-use center control toggle make it a snap to operate the T637. Charging and data connectivity are provided on the bottom of the phone, while an infrared transmitter for synchronizing contacts and data is housed on the top of the device. Meanwhile, the phone's CIF-resolution (352 x 288) camera is housed on the back panel.

Calling Features
When you're calling, you'll enjoy essential features like redial, vibrating alert, speed dialing, and side volume keys, as well as choice extras like sleep mode, menu shortcuts, keypad lock, SIM card lock, voice control, and status view. Create your own ringtones with the built-in MusicDJ using a library of pre-loaded instruments, rhythms, and melodies. Further, the phone's 32-voice polyphonic ringtones make your incoming calls sound like music to your ears. Use the ringtones that come with your phone or download new ones from Cingular's MEdia mobile Internet service. And because the T637 has Bluetooth built in, you can use a wide array of Bluetooth-compatible headsets for total wireless freedom.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The T637 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, graphics and sound via messages. Multimedia messaging (MMS) lets you compose your messages using images, sounds and text. Sony-Ericsson's QuickShare feature, meanwhile, lets you share content with other devices, other phones, even your computer--just drag and drop pictures from your PC to your phone. Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client (Cingular messaging charges apply). 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.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the T637, as well. It supports the GPRS protocol for speedy downloads and wireless Web access. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get sports scores, download games and ringtones, and more.

The T637's Bluetooth capability lets you connect, wirelessly, to a laptop, a PDA, or another Bluetooth phone, and users of Apple computers can synchronize their calendars and contact information with the T637 using iSync, Apple's free synchronization software.

A number of handy tools come with the phone, including a memo pad, a calculator, business card exchange, a calendar, and a tasks list. There's also a full-featured clock, which includes a stopwatch, an alarm, and a handy timer.

Imaging and Entertainment
The camera T637's camera couldn't be easier to operate, with just one click to activate it and another to take a picture. Want to view your pictures on your computer screen? The T637 can automatically enlarge pictures to VGA size (480 x 640 pixels). Software included in the phone recalculates picture size without sacrificing quality.

Mobile gaming has never looked better than on the T637's high quality screen. Force and sound feedback guarantees full-throttle fun. The T637 comes with a variety of embedded games, including the legendary racing game V-Rally 2, and many more are available for download.

Vital Statistics
The Sony-Ericsson T637 weighs 3.26 ounces and measures 4.02 x 1.69 x 0.67 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 9 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 800/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
T637 handset, SIM card, battery, charging cord, user's manual, and warranty information

Customer Reviews

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid piece of technology, September 24, 2004

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JK (Europe/USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony Ericsson T637 Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

First of all, I would like to say that I'm a Nokia enthusiast. When I started looking for a cell phone, I 'knew' I would get a Nokia of some sort (I've only owned Nokias before and I liked them) -- but I didn't get one this time (and I'm glad).
I bought this phone because some of my friends in Europe had it, and after playing with it for about 2-months, I came back to the States this summer and bought my own.
This phone is great. It is loaded with features. The user interface is well designed and easy to use. I think Sony put a lot of thought into this. Everything is right where you need it. There are some people who don't like the design of the buttons. I really can't see why. They are not hard to press, the numbers and letters are actually under the buttons, so they will never come off due to wear. The screen is awesome - very clear, very bright - that's what sony is known for after all.
What I like the most about this phone is that it has both InfraRed and BlueTooth. I own a laptop and syncronizing my phone with it is a snap. I can upload and download pictures, ringtones, themes, games, I mean everything, without even buying the cable for it. If you don't have an IR port on your computer, you can buy a USB-IR adapter for less then 6 bucks on ebay. I also syncronized it with my pda through infrared - so I put over 200 contacts on my phone automatically, just by pressing 2 buttons.
And another important aspect - this phone is small! One of the reasons why I don't like flip-phones is that once you fold them, they become pretty thick. (I also don't like them b/c everyone in the States has one - Europe and Asia is the opposite)This phone, despite having IR, BlueTooth and a camera, is still very slim. All of my friends, even those who own flip phones, love my phone.
Reception is very good too. I get 3 bars in the basement of our management building -- that's 2 FLOORS UNDERGROUND (not just one like in a house).
Battery last me a little over 3 days, but it charges in a little over an hour.
The only thing I don't like about this phone is the mediocare camera. It needs better resolution. But since I rarely use it (I would be happier if it didn't have a camera b/c it would be even slimmer), that doesn't bother me.

BOTTOM LINE: If you are looking for a very small phone, with many handy features, awesome conncetivity, and an original design, this is the phone for you. It really stands out.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but I still miss my Nokia, July 6, 2004

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Julie Ng (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Ericsson T637 Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I had a Nokia 3595 before and it was a lot simpler to use. But this sony ericsson has a lot new features that I never had, like the camera, internet, and instant messaging (all of which i don't use.)

I was going to buy the t616 but it was more expensive than this one. I think the t616 is more aesthetically appealing, but this phone is slightly smaller.

I got this phone because I wanted something with Bluetooth to sync with my Apple Powerbook's Address book. This phone did the job, but it doesn't let you store that many phone numbers per person. Like for a few people I had over 5 numbers for them (Work, College, Home, Weekend home, etc...) and the phone only keeps 3 and ditches the rest. =/

I agree with the other guy who said the default ringtones are strange, they are! But thanks to bluetooth, you can easily download new ones and themes as well onto your computer and then transfer them to your computer. And you don't have to pay extra for these.

I miss my nokia, but I gave this a four because bluetooth just rocks. It's more confusing as first, but you get used to it pretty quick.

MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT - however - is that it's NOT loud. [I have turned off increasing ring, volume @ loudest] My nokia was VERY loud and I could hear it ring when I'm in the middle of city and there's traffic, buses, and whatnot blaring their horns. Also, the vibrations are not as strong as the Nokia's. I can barely feel it in my pocket vibrating.

I also work at a computer and my ears are plugged into my ipod. I rely on my phone to be loud, but it's not. =/

Oh well, other than that, it's a GREAT phone :)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent phone & superb features, average picture quality, July 8, 2004

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W. Pereira "KaliforniaRulez" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Ericsson T637 Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

Been using this phone for 3 weeks now and I love it, i got one of those screen protector things, definitely get one! The menu is easy once you get used to the keys, since I have had nokia's before, the menu/navigation is slightly different. I also got a bluetooth USB adapter, which makes transferring ringtones & pictures as easy as ever. I just transferred my entire phonebook through outlook in one easy click. The camera takes ok-ok pictures, nothing close to a one megapixel digicam. I've seen my friends samsung e715 and this screen is waaaay better. The colors are more vivid. The only drawback is no MP3/voice ringers if you're into that, but the polyphonic ringtones in my opinion are more than enough, you can transfer any midi file (instrumental) to your phone. You can even assign pictures to your contacts so that their face shows up when they call. Supercool phone, would buy it again anytime! Remember to charge it overnight the first time though!