Released for Verizon Wireless, the Samsung SCH-U620 is one of the first mobile phones to support Verizon Wireless' VCAST Mobile TV service and features a vibrant two-inch QVGA 240 x 320 px LCD screen to view the VCAST Mobile TV streaming broadcasts. Built for optimum viewing pleasure, the SCH-U620 also boasts stereo Bluetooth support for enhanced audio, a dedicated VCAST Mobile TV key and a retractable VCAST Mobile TV antenna. The SCH-U620 is also a fully-loaded multimedia device, supporting VCAST Music, Get It Now applications and Mobile Web 2.0.
Samsung U620 Features
Integrated with Verizon Wireless' VCAST service for Mobile TV, Video, and Music to watch TV on the go, catch the latest music videos, and listen to and download songs
Use VZ Navigator to get turn-by-turn directions to locations around the U.S. whether to find the nearest ATM or coffee shop
MicroSD external memory port to store pictures, videos, sounds and music
WAP 2.0 compliant browser with EV-DO for high-speed data transmission
Bluetooth compatible with devices that support the headset and handsfree profiles including mono headset, stereo headset (for music playback only), handsfree, serial port, dial-up networking, and object push (vCard only)
Samsung U620 User Reviews
1. Posted by firechick1721
Sat May 03, 2008 10:43 pm
this is probably the phone i have liked the best out of all the phones i have had. the only things i do not like about it are: even though it has t9 mine will not remember words you type thats not in its memory. (like lol, lmao, and things like that) i use it mainly for texting, and the battery usually only lasts 12 hours or less. sometimes it powers off and then back on, but i think that is a verizon thing, or maybe a samsung thing.
to go against what another member said bad about the phone, mine does allow the back up assistant. you can change the settings to make your texts show up without having to slide the phone open. ebay does sell the extended battery and cover. you can set the phone to save your incoming and outgoing text messages, or you can set it to auto delete.
the pictures are great quality. the signal is better than the u740. i do not care much for flip phones, never had, so when i seen this one i got it, and i love it. i watched a promo of the mobil tv today, and it had great picture. (my area doesnt support mobil tv, but a larger city 2 hours away does, so i figured i would try it out)
all in all, i this phone, and will probably keep it till it dies!
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2. Posted by crazybird12
Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:15 pm
I just got this phone yesterday and I love it! Actually, to be honest, I don't think it has one bad feature. To address some of the other peoples concerns though:
- The flash-based menu is NOT too slow, and of for some reason you are a very impatient person there is a non-flash version that is just as fast as any other menu out there.
-It does support the Backup assistant feature (although my old phone didn't so the reps in the store transfered all of my contacts for me free of charge)
-While it is charging the display does stay semi-lite but if it really bothers you that much than it shouldnt be a problem to turn it upsidedown.
-If you want to see who you have sent/received text messages from just go to your "sent messages" folder or your "inbox".
Overall I think it is a fantastic phone, I will keep playing around with it and post any new info I have.
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3. Posted by InteriorArt
Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:52 pm
I am a business owner in Northern NJ with 23 Verizon Wireless phones. Many of them are the Kyocera SE47 Slider which I think is one of the best phones that Verizon had discontinued.
I was waiting for a long time for Verizon to come out with a new compact, durable slider.
I did not like the Chocolate and was happy to see the U620 with all of its features.
After reading the following review you can decide if having a TV on your phone worth having this phone and I'll be glad to answer question via email
I would like to than Rudy the VZW manager of GSP store in Paramus NJ for his help.
Pros:
• Well built slider with spring action.
• Many tasks that do not require keyboard or digits can be done without opening the slider. This is an advantage over the limitation of the SE47. These tasks includes: Answering calls, dialing to recent callers, view Text message (see negative comment about “direct view”), watch TV, view missed calls and even taking pictures and more. You must “unlock” before performing these tasks to prevent accidental operation.
• Nice display and vibrant colors. (Battery drainer)
• Live streaming TV - (Battery drainer) this is a great feature and the quality is excellent.
• I know that the signal in NYC area is not yet at full strength but I get good reception in many places in Northern NJ except inside the Verizon wireless store on Rt. 4 west in Paramus.
• Loud speakerphone and sensitive microphone.
• Nice large keypad compared to the Kyocera SE47, easy TXT
• Large fonts to dial out
• Easy to navigate the menu and get used to the features.
• Fairly good reception but not as good as the SE47
• Side buttons are easy to operate and do not interrupt normal operation if accidentally pressed.
Cons:
• No "Backup Assistant" in Get-It-Now so you can't transfer you phonebook that you saved online (I had 250 contacts and more that 800 saved numbers. Thanks to Darryl at the Paramus store the took my advise to use the data cable from the A930 and my old SE47 they were able to transfer all my contacts and most of my numbers.) This is a major screw up of whoever put the software inside this phone, GO BACK TO SCHOOL!
• While charging the phone the display is always on, this slows down the charging time and possibly prevents the phone from ever reaching a full charge. The display is so bright while charging that I had to turn the phone over so I can darken my bedroom at night.
• Extra small font when browsing the net with MobilWeb compared to the large fonts on the same page if you are using the Samsung U740, (Thanks again Rudy) I am 44 years old and see 20/20 but the fonts are too small to get used too.
• Many “security error” on the browser while viewing my “Mobil Mail” on Go Daddy’s secure site. I view the exact same page with the 740 and did not get even one error. It kept on coming over and over and only after refreshing 3 times per email for the first 5 emails the problem was gone but kept coming back every time I check my mail.
• No external buttons for music players. Only the standard Vcast music player.
• While playing music the V-Cast red screen is on at all time and drains the battery.
• There is no way to turn it off so expect less that 2 hours of playing time before you need to recharge.
• The menu lacks basic features like “Direct View” for text msg; this is a slider with one front display so why not make a direct view like the one on the SE47.
• Weird icons that are not in the icon glossary – this morning I setup the phone for Data call, while setting it up a text appeared explaining that the phone will switch to data mode for the next 10 minutes only. When the call was done I had on the front display an icon that looks like AA for about 3 hours and then it was gone. ?
• Battery life is bad. Even though it says 1000ma on the battery, it holds less charge than the 800ma of the U740 and much less than the SE47. In today’s technology world, when a company comes out with product for people “on-the-go” they need to accommodate those users. By selling a phone with a battery life of lees than two hours of use (calling, MobilWeb, Text message & music playing) and less than one hour of TV is irresponsibility to their customers. Extended battery is not officially sold by Verizon; eBay has them but not the cover.
• My biggest disappointment came Tuesday night at 8pm when I was away from home and wanted to watch American Idol on this gadget but all I found on FOX was LA law re-runs for the next 2 hours. I checked the guide and there was not even a scheduled America Idol show.
• On the “send Text Message” screen when selecting “Add” with the soft key one of the option is “Recent calls” but not “recent Messages” as I was used to from the SE47. So you can only see those who called you last or outgoing calls but not any of your recent text message transactions. I sometime send text to emails and those SMS did not show in “Recent Calls” so if you want to send an SMS to the last person that sent you SMS you have to find that person again in the contact list or go to the “inbox”, find the sms, open it and “Reply” (So much troubles for a simple task). It is so simple on the SE47.
My overall impression of this phone is that it was well built, well equipped, but poorly planned, poorly engineered and performs poorly.
Ori
Interior Art & Design, Inc.
Hackensack, New Jersey
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4. Posted by krazykid
Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:19 am
I get a Samsung Mobile for work. i think they're pretty good as phones but they don't excite me all that much as a brand. The Upstage looks ok and I like the ad with Beyonce but I think I prefer the Razor for style.
I know that's not really a review. Just thought I'd have my say.
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this phone, and will probably keep it till it dies! 
but I think I prefer the Razor for style.
