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Samsung SGH-a137 launched for AT&T GoPhone pre-paid
Snapshot by Ricky Cadden on Friday September 05, 2008.
 Samsung SGH-a137 |
 Samsung SGH-a137 |
AT&T has launched the Samsung SGH-a137, an entry-level clamshell cell phone with on board Bluetooth support. The a137, available on AT&T's prepaid GoPhone plans, is the first prepaid cell phone on AT&T to offer a built-in A-GPS module.
The Samsung SGH-a137 is small, measuring only 88.9mm x 45.7mm x 20.3mm (3.5" x 1.8" x .8"). The internal display measures 2" across the diagonal and shows up to 262k colors, while the smaller hidden external display is capable of 65k different color shades.
The Samsung SGH-a137 is available now from AT&T as a prepaid GoPhone, priced at $39.99 before taxes.
| Specifications for the Samsung SGH-a137 | |
| Band | GSM 850/1900MHz |
| Data | GPRS |
| Size | 88.9mm x 45.7mm x 20.3mm (3.5" x 1.8" x .8") |
| Weight | 82.2g (2.9oz) |
| Battery Life | Estimated 10.5 day standby time |
| Estimated 5 hours talk time | |
| Main Display | 2" 262k color TFT |
| External Display | 65K color cSTN |
| Camera | No |
| Video | No |
| Messaging | SMS/MMS/IM |
| Web-based | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Memory | unknown |
| Availability | Currently available |
| Other | Speakerphone, built-in A-GPS |
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RandomDude @ 3:04:44PM EDT on Wednesday April 22, 2009
I purchased this phone because I wanted an inexpensive phone to hold me over until my cell service will pay for a new nicer one (last was damaged). I REALLY HATE this phone. Txting takes unbeleilably long because of the tiny buttons, the navigation sucks really bad with extra unnecessary menus. You can't do a smiley face because it doesnn't have this character ")" The OK and up down left right button is to close so you will constantly be pressing the wrong button. The lack of the external screen means you have to flip the phone to see who's calling and the default is to automatically answer when you flip the phone open. You have to use your fingernail or a pencil to use the keys.
The worse part is I think they intentionally designed a crappy phone in order to sell more expensive phones. Spend a little extra an get a different phone or pick a slighly used one on ebay. I am very much regretting this purchase.