Samsung Magnet SGH-a257 Cell Phone
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Samsung Magnet SGH-a257 Cell Phone

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  • Screen Size (Diagonal): 2.2 inch
  • Installed Memory: 64 MB
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Performance: Quad Band
  • Design: Mobile
  • Style: Candy Bar
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Samsung Magnet SGH-a257 Cell Phone

The Magnet™ boasts a full QWERTY keyboard so you can express yourself through text messaging, mobile email and instant messaging. And, with one-touch messaging, you can share the latest news with your crew starting with one super quick key. It’s pretty much everything you need to stay in the loop whenever and wherever.

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fishifishi
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Yeah, I'm Cool With My Data(style) Phone

byfishifishi Jan 29, 2010
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easier texting (with practice) slim, good battery
Cons Getting used to the tiny keys, poor internet quality
Recommended it? Yes

It was time for me to get a new phone; my Razor had been dropped a few hundred times and had developed the nasty habit of randomly shutting itself off (likely due to the battery connection loosening from all the bangs to the ground). I am not a big tech-girl, didn’t want to pay much... Read full review »

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I have had it for a year

bycrazymike24 Jul 29, 2011
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Pros fast texting
Cons short battery life with prolonged use, little signal, and fragile design
Recommended it? No

I have owned multiple phones and this was my first full keyboard, In that respect it did not dissapoint. It allows me to text fast and I like that about the phone, but within the first few months, the paint on some of the keys wore off and therefore I was forced to memorize which keys went to which... Read full review »

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Good Phone with some unlikable qualities

byjwilly064 Feb 1, 2011
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Pros Calling, Texting, Organization
Cons Prone to random dialing, Tiny Keys
Recommended it? Yes

This was my first AT&T phone and so far I think I made a good decision about it. The texting gets easy after a little while but you will have to get used to the tiny keys. Another thing you will have to get used to is the constant annoyance of having your phone in your pocket and it dialing or... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN SGH-A257URAATT

Key Features

Screen Size (Diagonal) 2.2 inch
Installed Memory 64 MB
Connectivity Bluetooth
Performance Quad Band
Design Mobile
Style Candy Bar
Network Type GSM 850 • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • GSM 1900

Display

Screen Size 2.2 inch
Display Size 176 x 220
Display Technology Color
Screen Type 64K Colors (TFT)

Memory

Installed Memory 64 MB
Memory Card Support Built-In Memory

Communication

Wireless Capabilities Bluetooth

Multimedia

Audio Output Headphone Jack • Built in Speaker

Technical Features

Connectivity Bluetooth
Standby Time 250 Hours
Digital Camera Resolution 0.3 Megapixels
Interface Type USB 2.0 • Bluetooth
Talk Time 5 Hours
Input Method QWERTY Keyboard

Other Features

Organizer Features Alarm clock • Calendar
Applications Calculator • Currency converter
Multimedia Features MP3 Ringtones • Polyphonic Ringtones
Messaging Formats SMS • MMS • Yahoo Instant Messaging • AOL Instant messaging
Phone Features Vibrating Alert • Speakerphone • Email • Web Browser
Data Formats WAP 2.0 • XHTML

Battery

Battery Type Lithium-ion Battery

Dimensions

Weight 3.1 oz.
Depth 0.47 in.
Height 4.29 in.
Width 2.32 in.

Miscellaneous

Exterior Color Orange • Red
Included Accessories Headset • USB Data Cable • Hands Free Headset
Family Line Samsung SCH
Product ID 85200803

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