Samsung A177 No-Contract Mobile Phone

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★★★★☆
4.1

based on 53 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.7

$99.99

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Pros

  • Lightweight (41)
  • Easy to use (34)
  • Durable (30)
  • Neat features (29)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (27)
  • Strong signal (27)
  • All pros apply (1)
  • Fast texting (1)
  • Full screen (1)
  • Just plain awesome (1)
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Cons

  • Awkward keypad (9)
  • Poor battery life (8)
  • Flimsy (5)
  • Weak signal (5)
  • Difficult to use (3)
  • Drops calls (3)
  • Freezes up (3)
  • Butons to small (1)
  • Camera isn't the best (1)
  • Doesnt always send texts (1)

Best Uses

  • Texting (40)
  • Making calls (29)
  • Email (20)
  • Web browsing (16)
  • Games (14)
  • Music (13)
  • Gps (1)
  • I love the keyboard (1)
  • Instant messaging (1)
  • Pictures (1)
 
 
 

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This mobile phone features a built-in VGA camera, so you can capture special moments on the go. Easily stay in touch with family and friends by sending text messages with the QWERTY keyboard.

Specification Description
Model A177, a177
UPC 635753477948
Alarm Clock Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Rechargeable
Battery Type Product
Benefits No-contract phone provides you with all of the freedom you want without any of the hassle2.2-inch color TFT display makes it easy to
Cables Included Charger
Calendar Yes
Call Waiting Yes
Caller ID Yes
Capacity UOM mAh
Carrier Unlocked
Color Support 64K
Connections Power (1)
Country Of Origin South Korea
Description Header The hassle-free way to keep in touch.
Display Catalog Number 17-4477
Display Resolution 176x220
End Product Indicator Yes
Features 4x zoom
Has a Digital Camera Yes
Included in the Box A177 phoneBatteryCharger$15 air time creditUser's guide
Internet Browser WAP
JAVA applications Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Mobile Email Yes
Model a177
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Plays MP3s Yes
Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 64
Power Device Battery, charger
Prepaid Type GoPhone (PAYG)
Product Type Smartphones
Rechargeable Yes
Ringer Control Yes
Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
Size Specialty
Speakerphone Yes
Standby Time Up to 10 days
Still Image Resolutions VGA
Supported Languages English
Talk Time Up to 5 hours
Technology GSM
Type TFT
Voice Mail Capability Yes
Volume Control Yes
WAP Protocol Supported Yes

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Last update: Oct 30, 2009

Samsung A177 No-Contract Mobile Phone Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
THIS IS A GREAT PHONE!

"I am writing this review because i was a little scared about getting this phone because of all the negative things i have read about it. Turns out some of the tings are true but all in all i love my new phone hey if you look at it every phone has a fault so you should not expect everything to be perfect about a phone .Somethings i do not like about the phone is that it does not have a memory slot for expansion o..." Read Full Review »

Jun 21, 2009 by ANONYMUS

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Caused weird ear pain- and I'm a skeptic

"I got this phone to replace an older go phone, and while the features, screen and keypad are excellent I will be returning it. Every time I used it for calling I would get a strange, painful sensation in my ear that would last for up to three hours. It occurred every single time I held the phone up to my ear, and using speakerphone isn't always an option. I switched back to my old phone and the strange, painf..." Read Full Review »

Jul 15, 2009 by unhappy customer

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung A177 No-Contract Mobile Phone Review

THIS IS A GREAT PHONE!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • Awkward Keypad
  • Butons to small

    Best Uses

  • Games
  • Making Calls
  • Texting
 

"I am writing this review because i was a little scared about getting this phone because of all the negative things i have read about it. Turns out some of the tings are true but all in all i love my new phone hey if you look at it every phone has a fault so you should not expect everything to be per …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 21 2009
ANONYMUS
DALLAS,TX
I am:
  • Business Professional
  • Parent
  • Practical
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung A177 No-Contract Mobile Phone Review

Best phone AT&T has to offer right now!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Instant Messaging
  • Making Calls
  • Texting
  • Web Browsing
 

"I just got the Samsung A177 a couple of days ago, and it is hands down the greatest phone that I have ever held in my hands. I used to have a blackberry, but it just got too complicated, and I HATE the scroll ball. If you are an existing AT&T customer all you have to do is slip your sim card into th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 7 2009
Rhino
Indianapolis, IN
I am:
  • Student
 

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung A177 No-Contract Mobile Phone Review

Pretty good phone

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Email
  • Texting
 

"Pretty slick for a prepaid phone. Almost the exact same thing as a magnet although the magnet has a slightly different keypad. Keypad is pretty easy to use once you get used to it, kinda small if you have bigger fingers. Screen is nice and bright even in direct sun. One con is that it doesn't pair w …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2009
I'mReallyALinuxGuy
USA
I am:
  • Business Professional
  • Gearhead
  • Student
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung A177 No-Contract Mobile Phone Review

what a phone

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features

    Cons

  • Flimsy

    Best Uses

  • Email
  • Games
  • Making Calls
  • Music
  • Texting
  • More »
 

"this product is bangin i loved it at first site because actually i was going to get the instinct but it changed when i seen it i love the keyboard it looks like a blackberry but not at the high prices only bad thing about it is tha minutes i run threw them like water but you can change it to a plan …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 23 2009
cedes tha electric gadget
warren,oh
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Practical
  • Student
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung A177 No-Contract Mobile Phone Review

Best phone I've ever owned!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
  • Texting
 

"I'm just an ordinary person who loves to text and sometimes make long phone calls. This phone happens to be just perfect for that. The full keyboard is a big step up from the ones I was used to. It's really good if I keep my nails short, otherwise it's hard to get to the keys. I love the camera …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 30 2009
Karisplove
Minneapolis, MN
I am:
  • Student
 
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