Samsung SGH-a657 – Well-built for Tough Work Environments

The Samsung SGH-a657 is a rugged and well-balanced handset made for AT&T customers who have to constantly face harsh conditions. Built to withstand bumps, shock and elements like extreme temperature, solar radiation and humidity, the phone is a reliable companion that can help you get through a rough day.

The SGH-a657 is all about durability instead of fashion. It has a simple yet sturdy candy-bar form factor to handle anything you can dish out. Measuring 4.53" high by 2.05" wide by 0.77" deep and weighing 4.83 ounces, the handset feels just right in the hand.

The tough handset has a number of functional features dedicated to on-site business. Other than compliance to military specifications, it is also built in with a small flashlight to shines a light in the dark. With support for AT&T’s push-to-talk network, you can connect with up to six co-workers instantly at the same time.

Though being a rugged device, it does come with some respectable multimedia features. There is an integrated music player supporting a variety of file formats like MP3, AAC and MP4. Additionally, the carrier brings AT&T Mobile Music for wireless song downloads, plus Cellular Video for streaming video content. Other music-related applications include XM Radio Mobile, Music ID and more. Users also get AT&T Navigator GPS service that provides audio and visual maps with turn-by-turn driving directions.

The SGH-a657 does not neglect its non-voice communication features either. Aside from standard text and multimedia messaging, it offers instant messaging via clients like AIM, Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. Besides, you can use Mobile Email to access to your POP3 email accounts.

Moreover, the 3G-enabled handset sports the NetFront Browser v3.4 for quick Internet surfing on its 2-inch 65K-color TFT screen (320x320 pixels). Other useful features include stereo Bluetooth, USB 2.0 connectivity, ActiveSync, a 1000-contact phone book, 128MB flash memory, plus storage expansion with a microSD card up to 8GB.

The Samsung a657 is not a feature-rich device, but is capable of completing most of your everyday tasks. More importantly, its durability and reliability make it a valuable addition to AT&T’s lineup.

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