- If the SPH-A580 is ever lost, stolen, damaged or replaced, consumers can use Wireless Backup to restore their contact information quickly and easily
- Choose from 29 ring tones, offering a variety of traditional ring tones as well as polyphonic (32 chord), melodic ring tones and vibrating alert
- Handsfree operation with the built-in speakerphone
- Work easily while on the go with access to applications such as calendar to schedule appointments, check to-do lists, and tools such as calculator, world clock, and alarm clock
- Record up to 10 memos, notes, and reminders for playback when needed, each up to one minute in length
- WAP 2.0 compliant browser with cdma2000 1xRTT for high-speed data transmission
- Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia service offering Picture Mail, Video Mail, and email
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| 1. Posted by mash |
Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:29 am |
This is a good simple phone with SMS (TM) capability. The size and the absence of an antenna are both nice features. Battery life is reasonably long, although I would be happier with black and white (B/W) instead of color if it extended battery life.
I don't like the speakerphone button on the side; it sometimes activates in my pocket and there is no apparent way to disable it.
Also, there is a covered socket next to the datalink/recharger port. Is this an alternative recharger port (for a more standard, round recharger)? It's not documented.
Finally, I have a general cell phone suggestion: when one does not connect at the number called (e.g., a friend's mobile), it would be nice to have the other numbers for the party (home, office, etc.) appear on the screen with the option to "chase."
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| 2. Posted by kenE |
Tue May 29, 2007 5:10 pm |
I bought this phone from Sprint due to its simplicity for my wife. It was simple to use and for about 10 months, it worked fine. About two months ago it started over heating and the battery quickly lost charge after that. After finding out that Sprint would offer no support for it, I had to turn to Samsung since it was still under warranty. After about a week back and forth with Samsung, I finally was issued an RMA number to return the phone. After a month, I got the phone back. It worked great - for one day. Then it overheated again. Now Samsung will repair it again. We just have to be without a phone for another month. All the while we are paying Sprint a monthly fee because of the two year commitment. After speaking with three levels of Customer Service, they refused to offer any help. It is not a big deal to them to be without a phone for two months. It will not be a big deal for us to choose a more dependable company than Samsung in the future.
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| 3. Posted by mcstyle101 |
Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:14 pm |
this phone is good, but not great. considering that this is not a camera phone, or an mp3 player it is not worth the $$$$$$$ (unless your not into that kind of features).
the screen savers and ringers are alright, there is one for everyone, unless ur like me who bought a ringtone off of vision.
memos and web browser are also solid. there were a few dropped calls here and there.
Overall, good phone. 
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Technical Specifications |
| Network: |
CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| Form Factor: |
Clamshell |
| Dimensions: |
91 x 45 x 23 mm |
| Weight: |
93 g |
| Antenna: |
Internal |
| Navigation: |
5-Way Keypad |
| Battery Type: |
Li-Ion |
| Talk Time: |
3.50 |
| Standby Time: |
180 |
| Memory: |
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| Expandable Memory: |
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Imaging |
| Main Screen: |
65000 colors (STN)
128 x 160 px |
| External Screen: |
4 colors (LCD)
96 x 32 px |
| Camera: |
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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: |
128 x 160 px |
| Screen Savers: |
128 x 160 px |
| Ring Tones: |
32 chord |
| Themes: |
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| Games: |
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| Streaming Multimedia: |
PCS Vision |
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Messaging |
| SMS: |
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| EMS: |
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| MMS: |
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| Email: |
PCS Mail |
| Chat: |
PCS Vision |
| Predictive Text: |
T9 |
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Applications |
| Phonebook Capacity: |
300 |
| 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: |
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| Infrared Port: |
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| High-Speed Data: |
cdma2000 1xRTT |
| Wi-Fi: |
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| GPS: |
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| PC Sync: |
Accessory |
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More Information |
| Website: |
Product Website |
| Discussion: |
Samsung Forum |
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