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The Samsung a740

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Samsung a740

The Samsung a740

Samsung
The Samsung a740 is also known as: Samsung SPH-a740, Samsung PM-a740

The Samsung a740 is a basic cell phone with no particular bells and whistles. Here is a list of links including a technical analysis review and side-by-side comparison.

Own a Samsung a740? Write your own review

Owner's Tools:

  • Make Real 3D Photos With Your Samsung a740 (New!)
  • Download software for your Samsung a740 from the Samsung Software Page
  • Free Samsung Ringtones
  • Find out if you can get free Samsung a740 ringtones from the free ringtones offered here with my ringtone compatibility evaluation page
  • And up to 6 other Samsung a740 links & resources , such as How to find a web-based user guide for the Samsung a740.

    Shopping Tools For The Samsung a740:

  • Read Opinions: User Reviews
  • Evaluate It: The Good And The Bad
  • Compare It: Side-by-Side Comparison
  • * If you like the Samsung a740, I suggest that you lookup: Sanyo SCP-6400 , Motorola C350g , Nokia 2260

    Excerpts from the opinions added to the Samsung a740 user review page:

  • "Aside from no speaker phone, it has all the features that I wanted"
  • "I think it is a good first phone and i enjoy having it as my first phone"

  •    More User Comments

    * The system to determine Samsung a740 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Samsung phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Samsung a740 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

    Samsung a740 Specifications And Features

    Basics:
     • Weight: 3.45 oz.
     • Dimensions: 3.3" x 1.85" x .95"
       * View the latest small and lightweight cell phones
     • Form Factor: Flip
     • Frequency Band(s): Dual band
     • Analog Support (Older Cellular System): yes

    Technologies:
     • Cellular System: CDMA
     • Downloadable Applications Format: J2ME
       * View the latest PDA phones

    Telephony Features:
     • Headset Jack: yes

    Memory:

    Display:
     •  Color Display: yes (65,000)
     • Display Technology: STN
     • Display Resolution: 128 x 160

    Customization:
     • Custom Ringtones: may not be free
       * View the latest phones that allow free ringtones

    Communications:
     • wap: yes
     • Wireless Data Protocol: 1X

    Entertainment:
     • Included Games: games

    Photos And Video:
     • Camera: VGA
       * View the latest Camera phones

    Music:

    Messaging:
     • Predictive text input: T9
     • SMS: yes

    Tools:
     • Voice Memo/Sound Recorder: yes

    Accessibility:

    Battery Performance:
     • Stand-by Time:288 hours
     • Talk Time:240 minutes
     • Battery Type: LiIon

    Other Features:

    On the market for a new phone? Try my special Cell Phone Chooser Test. Start here with the first question:

    Question #1: What Type Of Phone Do You Prefer Among These?

    a) I Prefer SLIDER Phones
    b) I Prefer FLIP Phones
    c) I Prefer Standard CANDYBAR Phones

    ** These Samsung a740 specifications can not be guaranteed accurate. Before buying a phone, please double check the availability of any feature that is important to you on the manufacturer's web site.

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