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Samsung Magnet (A257) Phone (AT&T) |
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Release Date:
Q2 2009
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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.
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- 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
Consumers interested in the Samsung Magnet (A257) also considered these cell phones: |
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: |
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Safety |
| Radiation (SAR): |
 (0.64 W/kg) |
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Imaging |
| Main Screen: |
TFT 65,000 colors (176 x 220 px) |
| External Screen: |
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| Camera: |
0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / Zoom |
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Audio |
| MP3 Player: |
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| FM Radio: |
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| Speakerphone: |
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| Push-To-Talk: |
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Multimedia |
| Wallpapers: |
176 x 220 px |
| Screen Savers: |
176 x 220 px |
| Ring Tones: |
MP3 |
| Themes: |
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| Games: |
J2ME |
| Streaming Multimedia: |
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Messaging |
| SMS: |
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| EMS: |
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| MMS: |
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| Email: |
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| Chat: |
AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo |
| Predictive Text: |
T9 |
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Applications |
| Phonebook Capacity: |
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| Calendar: |
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| To-Do List: |
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| WAP: |
2.0 |
| Voice Commands: |
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| Calculator: |
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Connectivity |
| Bluetooth: |
2.0 (HFP / HSP) |
| Infrared Port: |
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| High-Speed Data: |
GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE |
| Wi-Fi: |
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| GPS: |
AT&T Navigator |
| PC Sync: |
USB 2.0 |
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More Information |
| Website: |
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| Discussion: |
Samsung Forum |
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:43 pm | By
At the annual CTIA wireless show in Las Vegas today, AT&T introduced the Samsung Magnet, a low-cost and incredibly slim messaging phone.
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