Entertainment

The A920 includes common PIM (Personal Information Management) applications such as Alarm Clock, Calculator, Countdown, Memo Pad, Scheduler, Task List, and World Timer in addition to built-in voice recognition technology.

With VoiceSignal, consumers can issue voice commands without pre-training such as checking the battery life, signal strength, or status. Users can also launch programs, dial numbers, and lookup contacts by using just the sound their voice. As one of the most advanced voice recognition technologies for mobile devices, VoiceSignal comprehends commands even when spoken in real-time.

Additionally a wide range of games come installed with the A920. Popular games such as 2 Fast 2 Furious, Block Breaker, Ms. PacMan, Tetris, and World Poker Tour come preloaded. Unfortunately these are all demos. Full versions are conveniently available for purchase through Sprint using J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) mobile platform.

Through J2ME, consumers can download and install games and applications through the web or Sprint Power Vision service. As the most popular platform for mobile devices, hundreds of games are available to choose from.

Progressing past one-player games, the A920 can connect to the Sprint's Game Lobby. Offering a place to compete against other customers, post scores, and see game recommendations, through Game Lobby online players from across the country can compete in real-time.

Being a Power Vision phone, the A920 has access to Sprint TV. Requiring a monthly subscription charge, different packages are available to customers, but users also can subscribe to single channels.

Customers who enroll in the Access Pack receive ABC News Now streaming live news channel and Sirius Hits. The Plus Pack includes everything the Access Pack has as well as NFL Network, Fox Sports, Fuse, and Fashion TV. And the Ultimate Pack includes Plus Pack plus ESPN, Fox News Channel, NBC, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Toon World, Looney Tunes, Comedy Time, and Music Choice.

Consumers can gain access to information through On Demand subscription channels. Up-to-date information on breaking news, sports scores, weather reports, and stock quotes are just a few key strokes away, while users can check up on movie times, directory services, or online maps.

Heavily integrated with Sprint services, the A920 has strengths and weaknesses. On the plus side, the A920 features an unsurpassed variety of entertainment features, from text messaging and chat, to mobile radio and television. The drawback is the extra charges for the services. Costing upwards of $15-25 extra per month, unsuspecting consumers may be surprised by the extra charges required to unleash the A920's potential.

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