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Check Availability   Release Date: Q2 2006 Released For: Sprint - Discontinued Released for Sprint, the unique backlit exterior display of the Samsung SPH-A640 is the first sign that this is a dynamic phone. But the benefits go beyond design - the A640 offers Bluetooth technology, Sprint PCS Ready Link push-to-talk service and a VGA camera with digital zoom and self timer. Wireless Backup provides A640 users with secure storage and quick retrieval of contact information in case the device is ever lost, stolen or damaged. In addition, the A640 provides the choice of three user interface options, including a new, easy-to-use black and white menu for optimal usability... [Continue reading Samsung A640 Review]

• If the SPH-A640 is ever lost, stolen, damaged or replaced, consumers can use Wireless Backup to restore their contact information quickly and easily
• Walkie-talkie style communication with Sprint PCS Ready Link
• Handsfree operation with the built-in speakerphone or Bluetooth wireless technology
• 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
• Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia service offering Picture Mail, Video Mail, and email
• BREW support for application, ringer, wallpaper, graphic and game downloads

Technical Specifications
Network:	AMPS 800 / CDMA 800 / 1900
Form Factor:	Clamshell
Dimensions:	91 x 46 x 23 mm
Weight:	91 g
Antenna:	Internal
Navigation:	5-Way Keypad
Battery Type:	800 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time:	3.80
Standby Time:
Memory:	4.0 MB
Expandable Memory:
Imaging
Main Screen:	65000 colors (TFT) 128 x 160 px
External Screen:	2 colors (OLED) 96 x 96 px
Camera:	0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / Zoom / Self-Timer
Audio
MP3 Player:
FM Radio:
Speakerphone:
Push-To-Talk:	PCS Ready Link
Multimedia
Wallpapers:	128 x 160 px
Screen Savers:	128 x 160 px
Ring Tones:	32 chord
Themes:
Games:	BREW
Streaming Multimedia:
Messaging
SMS:
EMS:
MMS:
Email:	PCS Mail
Chat:	PCS Vision
Predictive Text:	T9
Applications
Phonebook Capacity:	300
Calendar:
To-Do List:
WAP:	2.0
Voice Commands:
Calculator:
Connectivity
Bluetooth:	2.0
Infrared Port:
High-Speed Data:	cdma2000 1xRTT
Wi-Fi:
GPS:
PC Sync:	Wireless Backup
More Information
Website:	Samsung A640 Website
Discussion:	Samsung Forum

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Good Phone..

After getting the phone, I was just checking online for its specs and stumbled upon these reviews. I would like to add one of my own to let everyone know the GOOD things about this phone as everything else I am reading is negative.

1. The service reception is excellent, I am not sure what bottomless pit the other guy was in to not get reception, but mine is perfect everywhere I go, and I don't live in the city by any means. In addition, that wouldn't be as related to the phone as it would be to the provider.

2. The outside screen looks so awesome, if you're almost blind, it may be hard to read, but I found my outer screen to be very bold and lighted with no issues, I can fully read all things on there and it does really look cool.

3. I personally like the fact that this phone is so glossy and shiny - yes, it shows finger prints insanely, but I purchased a nice carrying case for it and keep a little microfiber cloth in there that I typically use on my laptop screen anyhow, works a charm.

4. I am not hard on my phone, they were not built to be dropped, throw, stepped on or scratched by things, it makes and recieves calls and thats what phones were made for.

5. The picture quality is EXCELLENT! I really like the way they are displayed on the screen when taken, they look very smooth, not pixelated like all of my previous camera phones have been.

6. The speaker phone sounds great, my last phone sounded like it cut out often and sounds like you lost reception, but this one is nice, everything is just an intensified version of what you would hear up to your head.

Thats all for me so far, haven't tried the blue tooth yet and I use my data cable for putting ringtones and stuff on there, so I have no need for its internet browser. I have however used MSN Messenger on it and it does work very slowly, but its pretty much to be excepted with a cell phone, if you want good internet speeds with something like this, get a pocket PC or a PDA.

Cya

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Good lookign phone questionable features

I have spent alot of time around this phone. And from what ive found its for the majority a good phone. There are a few problems with this phone.

1. Bluetooth is insanely slow - This it the single reason i dislike this phone. This phone's bluetooth barely works. it takes an abserdly long time to set up. and after a while if you dont reboot the phone, and repair the headset. then it wont work. ive had people who had the phone for 2 or 3 days and had to reconnect it each day. it is a rediculouly bad feature.

2. The outside screen/display - This display is a JOKE. it get scratched WAY to easy, finger prints are really easy to see it, and unless your in a dimly lit room its hard to see teh screen AT ALL.

But it is a good looking phone, other then the 2 features i previously mentioned. its a good phone, i would give it a 5 outta 10. if your looking for a phone that looks cool and is flashy, this is a good chice. as long as the screen and bluetooth not working well doesnt bother you.

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Samsung A640 -- NOT a good idea.

I have had this phone for several days. It is not a good choice . you should consider the previous reviews, plus these facts:

1. There is an outside button for Ready Link. If you don't want Ready Link, this is useless. It is easy to push it accidentally, and then it takes two inside actions to undo the error.

2. The web browser is just horrible. I had a Sanyo previously, and not a new Sanyo, either, and it got virtually every wap or mobile web site there was. The A640 can't get Yahoo! Really. Of all the web sites, they can't get Yahoo. Who needs this sort of web access . some work, some don't.

3. You can answer with the phone closed, using the speakerphone button, but you can't hang up. Really! So, to disconnect a call answered with the phone closed, you have to open the phone, and find the 'end' button. This can be a pain, especially in low light.

Why bother with these poor features (and see above about the outside.) Pick another.

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i hate this phone

I hate this phone! Trust me i have my reasons!

1. the outside screen is horrible! you can't see a darn thing!

2. If your a person who likes to keep there phone clean dont get this phone, it shows smudges like you wouldnt believe!

3. if your phones go through wear and tear this is not the phone for you, it will scratch just wth a long fingernail

4. Crackle!Crackle!Crackle! it has horrible reception

5. and the battery juice is horrible it lasts like a half a day if its "fully charged"

beilieve me i'm not trying to be a samsung hater 'cause i usually love there stuff but not this phone!

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