Samsung SCH-A970

Samsung Phone

Samsung SCH-A970

The A970’s internal 2.2-inch 176 x 220 screen sports a whopping 262,000 colors for viewing high-resolution video and games.

The full-color, 98 x 96 supplementary external display shows incoming call information, picture caller ID, signal strength, battery life, current time, and more.

Controls for the phone’s MP3 player are placed below the external display.

Meanwhile, a 2-megapixel camera is cleverly integrated into the hinge of the phone’s clamshell. And because the A970 also has powerful video-recording features, the camera unit is also like a camcorder.

The main display twists and swivels to provide a viewfinder, and a microphone is housed next to the lens for maximum recording performance.

The A970’s antenna is housed internally–nothing to snag or break off, and there’s a TransFlash/microSD memory slot for storing pictures, videos, music and other media.

A standard 2.5mm stereo headset jack is present, and most of the phone’s features and onscreen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset’s control pad.

The A970 boasts powerful calling functions that will make it the heart of your mobile lifestyle.An integrated speakerphone makes it easy to converse without touching the handset–a big plus for car users. Enhanced voice dialing supports voice-to-digit dialing and name recognition for speedy dialing of contacts.

The A970’s voice recognition software also supports voice commands from any user, not just a preprogrammed user’s voice. Plus, with the included VoiceMode software, you can even dictate notes and SMS messages that are immediately converted to text. And because the A970 is Bluetooth-enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation.

The A970’s internal memory can hold up to 500 contacts for quick access to e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

The phone lets you easily assign pictures to your most common callers. In addition to vibrating alerts, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone, and more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon’s Mobile Web service.

The A970’s GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911. The phone’s support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video, and audio can be sent with ease (Verizon messaging charges apply).

When used in combination with the A970’s built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. There’s also a built-in Web browser for Verizon Mobile Web downloads and mobile Web browsing. Verizon’s optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages, and view your favorite Web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings, and find directions to the theater.

T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit–a plus for mobile e-mail and text messaging users. Plenty of good times are built right into this handset, and that fun is expandable thanks to the A970’s TransFlash/MicroSD memory slot.

The phone’s 2-megapixel camera with flash bridges the gap between phones and quality digital cameras, and it’s designed to capture high-quality video. Video capture length is only limited by the amount of available flash memory.

And don’t forget that the A970 makes a great MP3 player; load up your favorite tunes and use the phone as a portable jukebox. The phone also supports V CAST 3-D games, as well as other 2-D games, which are available from Verizon’s Get It Now service.

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