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The Samsung a870

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Samsung a870

The Samsung a870

Samsung
The Samsung a870 is also known as: Samsung SCH-a870

The Samsung a870 is a rather humble handset, but it sports airplane mode. Listed below are some resources, like user reviews and information on ringtones.

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Owner's Tools:

Samsung a870 Shopping Tools:

* If the Samsung a870 interests you, I suggest that you lookup: Kyocera KX444 , LG 4750 , Motorola v65p

Quotes from the comments posted on the Samsung a870 user review page:

  • "Other than that, this is an excellent no frills phone for the user who wants a basic cell phone, camera and bluetooth connectivity."

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* The system to determine Samsung a870 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Samsung phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Samsung a870 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

Samsung a870 Specifications And Features

Basics:
 • Weight: 3.4 ounces
 • Dimensions: 3.6 x 1.8 x .85
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 • Form Factor: Flip
 • Frequency Band(s): 850,1900
 • Analog Support (Older Cellular System): yes

Technologies:
 • Cellular System: CDMA
 • Location-based Services: GPS
 • Downloadable Applications Format: Brew
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Telephony Features:
 • Caller ID: yes
 • Voice Dialing: Speaker-Independent

Memory:
 • Phone Book Entries: 500

Display:
 •  Color Display: yes (65,000)
 • Display Technology: TFT
 • Display Resolution: 128 x 160
 • Includes An External Display?: yes

Customization:
 • Custom Ringtones: may not be free
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Communications:
 • wap: WAP 2.0

Entertainment:
 • Included Games: yes

Photos And Video:
 • Camera: VGA
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 • Camera Options: White Balance,Self-Timer
 • Camera flash: yes

Music:

Messaging:
 • Predictive text input: yes

Tools:

Accessibility:
 • Languages Supported: Spanish,English

Battery Performance:
 • Stand-by Time:170 hours
 • Talk Time:198 minutes

Other Features:
 • Airplane mode: yes

On the market for a new phone? Try my unique 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 a870 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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