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Samsung Magnet A257 / A177

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This basic GSM messaging phone sports a QWERTY keyboard, landscape display, and a full suite of messaging features, including email, IM, MMS, and text messaging. Other features include a VGA camera and basic Bluetooth.

A177 has minor cosmetic differences and prepaid balance software, but is otherwise identical

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AT&T Discontinued

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Display	2.2 in diagonal, 4:3 220 x 176 pixels 128 ppi approx. Type: LCD (TFT/TFD)
Battery	800 mAh Removable Talk: 5 hours max. Standby: 250 hours max.
Processor	?
Storage	Not expandable
Cameras	VGA resolution / self-timer, brightness, night mode
Weight	3.09 oz 88 g
Dimensions	4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in 109 x 59 x 11.9 mm
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Network Bands	more detail less detail GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 GSM 2G band 5 / 850 MHz Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel) band 8 / 900 MHz (Europe, Asia, Africa) band 3 / 1800 MHz DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa) band 2 / 1900 MHz PCS (Americas)
Data Technology	EDGE
Phone Book Capacity	?
SIM card size	Traditional / Mini 2FF

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Barometer	-
Fingerprint Reader	-
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	-
Ruggedized	-
VR-ready	-
Water-Resistant	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Hearing Aid Compatible	-
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish, French
TTY/TDD (Digital)	Yes
Alerts
Extra Display	-
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP 1.5 version 2.0
Infrared (IR)	-
MirrorLink	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
NFC	-
Thread	-
USB	-
UWB	-
Wi-Fi	-
Contacts
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	-
Customization
Changeable Body Plates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Supported Formats: MP3
Data & Network
Data Tethering	-
Dual-SIM	-
External Antenna Jack	-
Satellite	-
WAP / Web Browser	Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	volume on left
Stylus	-
Text Keyboard, Hardware	Layout: QWERTY
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Memory Card Slot	-
Messaging
Email Client	Yes
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	Networks Supported: AIM, Windows Live, Yahoo!
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging Templates	Yes
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	-
Music Player	-
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
DLNA	-
Miracast	-
TV Output	-
Video Calling	-
Power
Fast Charging	-
Wireless Charging	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	plus converter, tip calculator
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	up to 1 hour each
Software
BREW	-
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	-
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	Yes

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