SAMSUNG ETERNITY A867

Samsung Eternity a867 Phone, Black (AT&T)From Samsung
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #5 in Cell Phone Accessories
Color: Black
Brand: Samsung
Model: a867 Eternity
Released on: 2008-10-29
Features
Black-and-chrome multimedia phone with large, vivid 3.2-inch touchscreen, haptic feedback, and intuitive TouchWiz interface
3G-enabled phone compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS turn-by-turn directions, AT&T Mobile Music, Video Share service, and Mobile TV
3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth stereo music, MicroSD expansion to 8 GB, access to personal email and instant messaging
Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, battery, charger, user manual
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description The multimedia-rich Samsung Eternity for AT&T provides one-touch access to AT&T Mobile TV and a full-touch QWERTY keypad access via its large, vivid 3.2-inch touchscreen. With AT&T's Mobile TV offering, you can watch TV-quality programming from Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and more. This quad-band GSM phone also runs on AT&T's dual-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, making it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music. This GPS-enabled phone is compatible with the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. Other features include Samsung's intuitive TouchWiz interface, a 3.2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion to 8 GB, access to personal email and instant messaging, and up to 5 hours of talk time.
The touchscreen-enabled Samsung Eternity offers one-touch access to AT&T Mobile TV and a full-touch QWERTY keypad.AT&T ServiceThis AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS 850/1900 MHz network, which provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) A majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.
You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)
The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.
AT&T Mobile TVAT&T Mobile TV with FLO is a revolutionary video service that delivers full-length television content and sporting events from top networks to your phone while you're on the go. Joining with MediaFLO USA's award-winning FLO TV service, AT&T Mobile TV with FLO provides an intuitive program guide that makes it easy to flip from one channel to the next. The service includes more than 150 simulcast and/or time-shifted programs, as well as live sports events, from CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MTV, NBC 2GO, NBC News2Go and Nickelodeon. Additionally, the Mobile TV service includes two channels exclusive to AT&T users:
PIX, from Sony Pictures Television, offers a variety of contemporary films, including comedies, cult classics, action films and family favorites from the studio's vast library.
CNN Mobile Live provides users with access to 24 hours of breaking news with live streaming anchored coverage from CNN.com Live as well as CNN's most popular programs, including American Morning, Lou Dobbs Tonight, CNN Election Center, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360°, and CNN International. AT&T provides several packages for accessing Mobile TV, and it offers parental controls that provide content filtering and purchase blocking on your phone so that you can restrict access to content that may be inappropriate for younger viewers.
It's packed with a 3.2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, and MicroSD expansion up to 8 GB.Phone FeaturesAn attractive black and chrome device with a large, vivid 3.2-inch touchscreen, the Eternity features three dedicated keys--call, end call and back--on the front of the device under the touch screen. It has an accelerometer that automatically detects motion and the orientation of the device, allowing for autorotation of the display, motion sensing games and photo scrolling by tilting the device. It also has haptic support, enhancing your sensory connection with the phone and providing subtle vibrations that confirm your selections.
The Eternity also provides quick and easy access to a your favorite features through Samsung's innovative TouchWiz user interface, which has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize your phone. The quick and simple drag-and-drop feature provides instant access to your favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging photos, and AT&T Mobile TV--all from the home screen.
The Eternitiy has an internal 200 MB memory that is shared between the address book, MP3 player, and camera, and it's expandable via optional MicroSD memory cards up to 8 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries, with support for caller groups, photo/ringer ID, and 8 one-touch dialing numbers. It also displays the last 30 outgoing/incoming/missed numbers.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
The 3.2-megapixel camera can shoot still photos up to 2048 x 1536 pixels in resolution--great for creating 8 x 10-inch prints. It also features a 3x digital zoom, multi-shot capability (up to 9), brightness adjustment, and self-timer with three settings. You an also capture up to 60 minutes of video.
The 6650 offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. It includes support for mobile email services such as AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live. You can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to those same services. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Other features include:
Organizer tools: Calendar, tasks, memo, calculator, converter, world clock
72-chord polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
Vibrating alert
Multi-lingual text display (English, French, Spanish)
USB connectivity
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), SPP (serial port profile)
Vital StatisticsThe Samsung Eternity weighs 3.88 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches. Its 1300 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G frequencies.
Customer Reviews
The Best but still could be better I have been using this phone for sometime and I really do like it. The phone offers all the features of the Iphone with out the major cost or higher monthly bill. Three of my friends have also picked up this phone and they also like it alot. It is: 1) Very easy to handle 2) lots of fun features 3) great for typeing messages 4) very good address book 5) good battery life Some of the things they can improve on the phone are: 1) needs a speed and / or voice dial 2) Widgets are limited 3) missed calls keep showing up need a way to clear it from the front screen 4) for my area the TV part is useless we are out of the covered area 5) Ringer needs to be louder A lot of the missing issues are to be address in an up-coming download but Samsung has not said when the upgrade will be released. All in all I love the phone and Samsung is also working on an app store for it.
Awesome Phone with a few pleasant surprises!! I got this phone because I did not feel like paying the At&T data plan on the iPhone for the enternity (ha ha). If you look at $30/month for 2-year contract, you are out $720 by the time your contract ends and your phone is obsolete. Here is what I found after a few days using the phone: 1. Touch screen and keyboard are excellent. Large number to dial, QWERTY keyboard on the horizontal position is easy to type. Better than the iPhone or iTouch (I have access to both). 2. Good signal and phone functions. 3. Awsome 3MP camera! I am in to photography so this is important. It is nice to have a decent camera with you when you need to take a picture. I always have a point& shoot with me, but in case I don't, there is still the phone. Check out a picture I uploaded. 4. I discovered tonight (you guys who have the phone for awhile probably know this) that it plays mp4 videos! I load a couple of mp4 I generate for my iPod (320x400) and they played well. Not sure how fast it consumes the battery though. I sure will find out. I added a 8GB Kingston microSD, cost me all of 20 bucks, so I can store a lot of videos. I think it supports 16GB, but not sure. May be I add a 16GB in the future for more storage. 5. Connected the phone to my Mac via Bluetooth is a non-event. I transfered the videos to the phone with Bluetooth. The only negative about the phone is it doesnot support universal headset or regular USB cable. But the stereo headset is cheap, about 10 bucks. I don't need the cable since I have bluetooth on my Mac and PC. Post more when I find more cool stuffs.
Decent Phone -- too bad AT&T's signal sucks We switched from Verizon to AT&T because we had started getting some dropped calls after years of perfect service with Verizon. I did a ridiculous amount of research and decided on the Eternity for both my husband and I. We had them for 3 weeks before we had to send them back because the reception from AT&T was just SO BAD. We couldn't get calls, dropped calls, got "Network Busy" messages when trying to make calls (even at 1am on a thursday!?), etc. That being said, the people at AT&T were really nice & apologetic when I called to cancel. As for the phone: We loved the different ways you could customize it: uploading ringtones, pictures, etc... never had that before on our boring old phones. But, as you've read in other reviews I'm sure, there were some small problems: #1 The no speed dial thing kind of sucked -- I mean, it is really hard to look up and call somebody while you're driving! But we resolved that by using @ $ & ! signs before names of people we called the most, that took them to the top of the address book. #2 My pet peeve was that the scroll bar for the address book was on the left side, as was the widget. That's great for lefties, but I think it's safe to say the majority of people out there are right-handed. How about TRYING to make the phone operable with one hand?? #3 I guess it was just MY phone, because hubby's didn't do this -- but I couldn't get the phone to vibrate when it rang. No matter what ringer I used! May have been just a glitch on that particular handset though, since his worked okay. Other than that, it was really a pretty cool phone. The AT&T t.v. thing was really quite cool -- picture quality was astounding! We watched whole episodes of The Daily Show and CSI when our power was out during a storm! That being said, we had it free for 90 days, and I wouldn't have spent $30 a month for the two of us after that ran out. All in all, I think the Eternity is a pretty great phone, and if we hadn't had to switch carriers, I'm sure we would have been quite happy with it in the long run.