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The Samsung a990

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Samsung a990

The Samsung a990

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The Samsung a990 is also known as: Samsung SCH-a990

The Samsung a990 features plenty of features including: a megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in speakerphone and EV-DO broadband data.

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  • "I am not so crazy about where the lens is, but I am adjusting to it. I do wish it had a zoom on the camera."
  • "There is a one and a half second delay after depressing the shutter before a picture is taken."
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Samsung a990 Specifications And Features

Basics:
 • Weight: 4.4 ounces
 • Dimensions: 3.8 x 1.88 x .82
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 • Form Factor: flip
 • Frequency Band(s): 850,1900

Technologies:
 • Cellular System: CDMA
 • Location-based Services: GPS
 • Downloadable Applications Format: Brew
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Telephony Features:
 • Built-in Speakerphone: yes

Memory:
 • Phone Book Entries: 500
 • Memory Expansion: TransFlash

Display:
 •  Color Display: yes (262000)
 • Display Technology: TFT
 • Display Resolution: 240 x 320
 • Includes An External Display?: yes

Customization:
 • Custom Ringtones: may not be free
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 • Custom Graphics: yes

Communications:
 • Bluetooth: yes
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 • wap: yes
 • Wireless Data Protocol: EV-DO,1X

Entertainment:
 • Included Games: yes

Photos And Video:
 • Camera: 3.2 megapixel
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 • Camera flash: yes
 • Video Recorder: yes

Music:

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

Tools:
 • Calculator: yes

Accessibility:
 • Languages Supported: German
 • TTY enabled: yes
 • TDD enabled: yes

Battery Performance:
 • Stand-by Time:315 hours
 • Talk Time:246 minutes
 • Battery Type: LiIon
 • Battery Power: 1000 mAh

Other Features:

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