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Samsung A500 Phone (Sprint)

Samsung A500 Phone (Sprint)

List Price: $199.99
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Description:

Overview

Compatible with Sprint PCS cell phone service, the tri-band Samsung A500 features a WAP Internet browser, picture caller ID, and plenty of phone and organizer features built into in a clamshell flip-format and displayed on an easy to read, 128 x 160 4096 color TFT screen.

Calling Features

Used simply as a phone, the A500 benefits from a 5-way scroll key for easy menu navigation and dialing. Primary calling features include call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, voice activated dialing, any-key answer, auto-answer, auto-redial, dual-tone multifrequency, roaming indicator, speed dial, linked (credit card) dialing, phonebook look-up, phonebook scroll, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, system select, usage alert, vibrating ring, differential ring, and a phone book capacity of up to 238 entries.

Internet

With a PCS Business connection, users can access e-mail and view full color versions of popular Web sites, download Java-compatible games, ring tones, and software, and take advantage of high-speed (cdma2000 1xRTT) data download. There's also 2-way text messaging, voice memo, USB compatibility, and 16-chord polyphonic ring tones.

Organizer

Organizer features include an internal phone book calendar, to-do list, voice memo function, world clock, alarm, countdown timer, and calculator.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung A500 weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 4.3 x 1.9 x 0.9 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 220 minutes talk time and up to 192 hours standby.

What's in the Box
A500 phone, standard battery, desktop charger

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