Samsung SGH-a517

Samsung SGH-a517 Review



The Samsung SGH-a517 offers a rich multimedia experience in an ultra-slim clamshell form factor. Supporting AT&T's Video Share service, users can add a live, one-way video stream to a standard voice call, allowing the receiving party to view what the caller is seeing. The A517 also offers services including AT&T Mobile Music, AT&T Video, access to MobiTV and MobiRadio, Bluetooth technology, a microSD memory card slot and multiple messaging options.

The Samsung SGH-a517 Features:

  • AT&T Music
  • Video Call Sharing
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
  • Mobile Email
  • IM: AOL, Yahoo, MSN
  • Stereo Bluetooth Capable
  • Cellular Video
  • External Memory support
  • 3G UMTS/HSDPA
  • 850/900/1800/1900 MHz – Quad Band

    Included Accessories

  • Lithium ion battery
  • Compact wall charger
  • Samsung SGH-a517 - Full Details and User Reviews

    Samsung SGH-a517 Product Features

    Top Cell Phone Features
    Speakerphone Yes
    Bluetooth® Yes
    Voice-Activated Dialing No
    Text Messaging Capable Yes
    GPS Capable No
    Removable Memory Yes
    Photo Caller ID No

    Cell Phone Style
    Style Family Fun
    Flip Yes
    Bar No
    Slider No
    QWERTY - Keyboard No
    Multiple Colors Available No
    Swivel No

    Specifications
    Removable Memory Card - Type Micro SD Card
    Headset Jack Type 2.5mm Plug
    Phone Size Small
    Antenna Type Internal
    Color Display Yes
    Walkie-Talkie or Push to Talk Capable No
    Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.7 x 1.8 x 0.6 in
    Weight (w/standard battery) 2.9 oz
    External Volume Control Yes
    Hearing Aid Compliance Not Available
    Language Options English, French, Spanish
    Vibrating Alert Yes
    External LCD Yes
    Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack No
    Standard 3.5mm Headset Jack No
    Service / Support 1 Year Warranty

    Camera & Video
    Camera Resolution 1+ megapixel
    Camera Flash No
    Video Playback No

    Personalization & Fun
    Ringtones Included Polyphonic Ringtones
    Phone Color Grey
    Snap-on Faceplates or Covers No
    FM Radio No

    Organization & Tools
    Multi-Use / PDA Phone No
    Powered by Windows Mobile No
    Alarm Clock Yes
    Calculator Yes
    Calendar Yes
    Phone Book Capacity 1000

    Connectivity
    IR Port No
    BREW-Enabled No
    Java-Enabled Yes

    Battery Specifications
    Type of Battery Lithium Ion battery
    Talk Time Up to 420 mins
    Standby Time Up to 216 hrs

    Network Technology
    Technology GSM 850/900/1800/1900
    Mode Quad Mode

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