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Samsung SGH-A707 SYNC Cell Phone

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  • Good Web functionality
  • Good external, touch-sensitive controls
  • Cons
  • No over-the-air music downloads
  • Earbuds cost extra

Samsung SGH-a707 (Sync) Review

by Alan Stafford

- It's standard for cellular carriers these days to tout a music service and phones that work with it. But most of these so-called "music phones" can't compete with dedicated digital audio players. This certainly holds true for Cingular's Samsung SGH-a707 (Sync) phone. And unlike competing services from Verizon Wireless and Sprint, Cingular's music service doesn't take full advantage of the device's mobile capabilities.

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User Reviews for Samsung SGH-A707 SYNC Cell Phone

  • Reviewed by: missallison

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Large vibrant screen. Great call quality. Good MP3 player. Extremely fast 3G downloads! Among other things!

    Weaknesses: The external display shuts off after about 15 seconds.

    Overall Evaluation: The SYNC is a great gadget for someone that kind of wants a little bit of everything in one affordable device. It has a great interior display screen. The MP3 player is a nice addition, it won't replace your MP3 player, though. The phone itself is a bit large, but it feels really sturdy in your hand and it isn't uncomfortably big. Overall its a really nice phone, and well worth the low price with a 2 year contract.

  • Reviewed by: hecalder

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: I really like the mulitmedia capabilities and even though were I currently live I do not have the near broadband coverage the evdo does wonderful. Calls were clear. camera is good 2.0 megapixel and easy to use..

    Weaknesses: as a phone for music it is good but I hate the idea about not being able to download music direct. and also having to buy the earbuds/microsd/datatransfer package.. seperately.. hey already paying 19.99 for mediamax200 whick limits you to 200 messages only..

    Overall Evaluation: I think except for the music the 2.0 megapexil does good enough. and sound quality is good, have had no issues.. I love the high speed when I traveled to Tampa.. nice speed.. for the money of 49.99 after rebate it is a good deal.. shop around you can get the phone for free with a 2 year plan commitment, thru wirefly/letstalk.

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