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Samsung slips out SGH-a237 clamshell
Snapshot by Ricky Cadden on Tuesday September 02, 2008.
 Samsung SGH-a237 |
 Samsung SGH-a237 |
 Samsung SGH-a237 |
AT&T has announced the availability of the Samsung SGH-a237 clamshell cell phone today. Available in your choice of blue, red, or black color schemes, the a237 also packs a VGA resolution camera to quickly capture every fun minute.
The SGH-a237 is an entry-level cell phone for users who like to keep it simple. Bluetooth is on board, allowing for the use of wireless handsfree headsets, and the a237 weighs in at a mere 82.2g (2.9oz).
The Samsung SGH-a237 should be available in stores today, priced at $19.99 with a 2 year commitment after $30 mail-in rebate.
| Specifications for the Samsung SGH-a237 | |
| Band | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| Data | GPRS/EDGE |
| Size | 94mm x 48.3mm x 15.2mm (3.7" x 1.9" x .6") |
| Weight | 82.2g (2.9oz) |
| Battery Life | Estimated 10 day standby time |
| Estimated 5 hours talk time | |
| Main Display | 65k color TFT, 128x160 pixel resolution |
| External Display | 1" monochrome, 96x96 pixel resolution |
| Camera | VGA resolution |
| Video | No |
| Messaging | SMS/MMS/IM |
| Web-based | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Memory | unknown |
| Availability | Currently Available |
| Other | Speakerphone |
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George @ 7:29:17PM EDT on Monday October 12, 2009
Had no problem to pair it with Motorola H700 Bluetooth, but voice dialing does not work.
AT&T people told me it will not.. True ?