The Samsung x497

The Samsung x497 is also known as: Samsung SGH-x497

The Samsung x497 is a simple handset, but it features a handsfree speakerphone mode built-in. Check out my selection of information links, including user reviews and a side-by-side comparison.

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Quotes from the comments added to the Samsung x497 user review page:

"IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU COULD COPY THE ENTIRE PHONE BOOK TO THE SIM CARD ALL AT ONCE AND NOT ONE ENTRY AT A TIME."

"I'm returning mine and will even take a penalty because I made the mistake of trusting Samsung and I through out my boxes."

"I had t-mobile prepaid and there phones are nice if you are on a contract with them.prepaid customers are not allowed to..."

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* The system to determine Samsung x497 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Samsung phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Samsung x497 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

Samsung x497 Specifications And Features

Basics:
 • Weight: 3.03 ounces
 • Dimensions: 3.54 x 1.85 x 0.94 inches
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 • Frequency Band(s): 850,1800,1900

Technologies:
 • Cellular System: GSM,GPRS
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Telephony Features:
 • Built-in Speakerphone: yes
 • Headset Jack: yes

Memory:
 • Phone Book Entries: 500

Display:
 •  Color Display: yes (65,536)
 • Display Technology: UFB
 • Display Resolution: 128 x 160
 • Includes An External Display?: yes

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

Communications:
 • wap: yes
 • Wireless Data Protocol: GPRS

Entertainment:
 • Included Games: games
 • File Formats Accepted: mp3

Photos And Video:
 • Camera: VGA
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Music:
 • Music enabled: MP3
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Messaging:
 • Predictive text input: predictive text input
 • SMS: yes
 • MMS: yes
 • EMS: yes
 • Picture messaging: yes
 • e-mail: yes

Tools:
 • Calculator: yes
 • Voice Memo/Sound Recorder: yes

Accessibility:
 • TTY enabled: yes

Battery Performance:
 • Stand-by Time:200 hours
 • Talk Time:150 minutes
 • Battery Type: LiIon
 • Battery Power: 1000 mAh

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