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Samsung Magnet (A257) Phone (AT&T)


Samsung Magnet (A257)
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Release Date:

Release Date: Q2 2009 Q2 2009

Released For:

AT&T - Discontinued AT&T - Discontinued

Released for AT&T, the Samsung Magnet is an incredibly slim orange and black bar-shaped device that targets teens and budget-conscious texters who need a low-cost, quick messaging phone. The handset has a number of messaging options including email, text, picture and instant messaging. It makes clear and reliable calls and features extras such as a 2.2-inch TFT screen, built-in VGA camera, Bluetooth wireless technology, handsfree speakerphone and more.


Main Features


  • Slim orange design offers a full 26-key QWERTY keyboard to easily type messages and emails
  • Integrated VGA camera takes pictures to send to family or friends
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for handsfree convenience without wires and cables via headsets or car kits
  • MEdia Net Web browser to check news, sports scores and more while on the road
  • Mobile Email can check Yahoo! Mail, AOL and Windows Live accounts

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Categories: Samsung Phones, AT&T Phones, Functional Phones, Messaging Phones, Cell Phones of 2009 (Second Quarter)


Product Specifications


Technical

Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: Block
Dimensions: 109 x 59 x 12 mm
Weight: 88 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: QWERTY Keypad / 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 5 hours
Standby Time: 10 days
Memory: 16.0 MB
Expandable Memory: No
 

Safety

Radiation (SAR): Below Average Radiation
(0.64 W/kg)
 

Imaging

Main Screen: TFT
65,000 colors (176 x 220 px)
External Screen: No
Camera: 0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / Zoom
 

Audio

MP3 Player: No
FM Radio: No
Speakerphone: Yes
Push-To-Talk: No
 

Multimedia

Wallpapers: 176 x 220 px
Screen Savers: 176 x 220 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: Yes
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: No
 

Messaging

SMS: Yes
EMS: Yes
MMS: Yes
Email: Yes
Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo
Predictive Text: T9
 
 

Applications

Phonebook Capacity: Unknown
Calendar: Yes
To-Do List: Yes
WAP: 2.0
Voice Commands: Yes
Calculator: Yes
 

Connectivity

Bluetooth: 2.0 (HFP / HSP)
Infrared Port: No
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
Wi-Fi: No
GPS: AT&T Navigator
PC Sync: USB 2.0
 

More Information

Website: Unknown
Discussion: Samsung Forum

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