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Cingular SYNC Music Phone by Samsung Announced


Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:23 pm

Samsung and Cingular today announced the launch of the Cingular SYNC, Samsung's newest High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) phone with advanced music and multimedia capabilities.


Cingular SYNC (Samsung SGH-A707)
Cingular SYNC (Samsung SGH-A707) Specs View Specs

Exclusive to Cingular, the SYNC is a feature-rich, slim, flip phone that harnesses the broadband-like data speeds of Cingular's HSDPA network, providing instant access to the new Cingular Music service, as well as Cingular Video. With features such as external touch sensitive multimedia keys, MP3 player, microSD memory card slot and Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo headset support, the Cingular SYNC from Samsung is an ideal device for entertainment and media.

The Cingular SYNC from Samsung features a new, one-touch Cingular Music key, identified by a music icon. With one simple click, users are immediately connected to Cingular Music - a one-stop shop for everything music on the handset. This new service offers the widest selection of mobile music content in the industry today, including integration with leading subscription music stores.

Available in a metallic grey finish with black accents, the Cingular SYNC from Samsung features a 2.0-megapixel camera with video capture, 3D gaming, speakerphone and advanced messaging capabilities. As a quad-band GSM phone (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz), the SYNC will work around the world, allowing users to stay connected to friends and family through a number of mediums - voice, data and messaging. This world-class device also delivers superior reception and integrates Bluetooth capabilities. Key features of the Cingular SYNC from Samsung include:

- Slim, sleek flip design, measuring 17.5 mm in width
- 3G UMTS / HSDPA and quad-band EDGE / GPRS high-speed connectivity
- Cingular Video and Cingular Music enabled
- External (Touch Sensitive) Media Keys
- MP3 Player
- Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo headset support
- Built-in 2.0-megapixel camera with flash; Video capture; up to 1 hour
- 3D Gaming
- Quad-Band GSM(850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz)
- Dual Band 3G (850 MHz, 1900 MHz)
- Speakerphone
- microSD memory card slot
- Mobile Instant Messenger (Yahoo, AOL, MSN)
- Predictive Text (T9) supporting English and Spanish
- Multiple Messaging Options (SMS, MMS and mobile E-mail)
- Display: Internal: 262K-color display, 320 x 240 px (2.2-inch); External: Color display, 96 x 96 px
- Dimensions: 94.6 x 50.5 x 17.5 mm

Cingular's 3G network provides average download data speeds between 400- 700 kilobits per second with bursts to over one megabit. The company currently provides 3G services in more than 118 cities (with populations of 100 thousand of more) in and around 54 major markets in 28 states plus the District of Columbia.

The Cingular SYNC from Samsung will be available soon through select Cingular Wireless retail locations or via online for $49.99 with a two-year service contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

- Cingular SYNC Specs


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Reader Comments (12)


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1. Posted by colione112 Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:29 am

This phone was pulled from store shelves due to a software problem with the Windows Media Player. It won't play copyrighted music due to software issued by Microsoft, but there is a "fix" in the works. Phones will be flashed, and expected back in stores within a week.

2. Posted by tech42er Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:53 pm

Is this why there's no rebate on the Cingular site? I keep seeing it advertised as "$49.99" after rebate, but I can't see a rebate. I'm thinking of trading in my phone (it's been less than 30 days).

3. Posted by colione112 Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:08 pm

The warehouse the website uses may not have received their new inventory yet. Just go to your local store and pick up the rebate form...

4. Posted by sthornton Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:14 pm

what kind of service does this phone get?

5. Posted by colione112 Sun Dec 03, 2006 3:02 pm

It's pretty good. Haven't had a complaint yet.

6. Posted by Reed Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:13 am

how much memory does the mp3 player in the sync have?

7. Posted by Cptech31 Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:57 pm

how much memory does the mp3 player in the sync have?


30mg but you can purchase a micro sd card to add more storage to the device


8. Posted by jrosennj Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:01 pm

I'm getting ready to upgrade. Any comments or recommendations on this phone? How does it compare with the Razor V3xx?

9. Posted by colione112 Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:33 pm

-The Sync supports DRM and has a better camera.

-The V3xx is ready for the faster HSDPA coming down the pipeline.

Overall I've sold alot of both phone, and used both for a few days each. I would go with the v3xx if I was purchasing one.


10. Posted by CAtrance Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:39 am

This is by far the absolute worst phone I've ever owned. When it arrived, it had a sticker on the bottom portion of the phone (conveniently, exactly where you place your hand to hold this phone, or any other phone in existence) that basically says not to cover that area or it may disrupt your signal. real brilliant design =(

11. Posted by 805ROSS Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:11 pm

I've had mine for a year. has never been turned off, and I have never had a problem with it. works like new. love it.

12. Posted by TheManator Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:15 pm

Well, bad news - it's going to be discontinued in the next couple of months.Samsung is trying to push the SLM really hard.sad, as I love this phone a lot icon_sad.gif


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