Product Description

The Samsung a727 includes the same great features as the Samsung a717 except in an ultra slim candy-bar form factor. This is a great device for customers looking for the latest in technology and services offered by ATT including ATT Music, CV, Messaging, 1.3 mega-pixel camera and more.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3061 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Black
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: A717
• Released on: 2007-06-13

Features

• High-Speed data access via broadband 3G Network
• Access to music, news and more via the AT&T Music folder including subscription services to Napster, Yahoo and eMusic
• Integrated 1.3 Mega pixel Camera with Video Record
• Mobile Instant Messaging including AIM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo!
• Includes: Battery, Charger, User's Manual and Quick Start Guide

Amazon.com Product Description
Sporting a candybar design, the Samsung A727 offers a rich multimedia experience in an ultra-slim form factor. Its 3G high speed data capability makes it easy to stream, download and enjoy endless hours of music, videos, TV, radio and more. You'll be able to access such AT&T services, such as Mobile Music, Cellular Video, access to MobiTV and MobiRadio. It will also support AT&T's forthcoming Video Share service, which offers a one-way video stream during a mobile-to-mobile phone call. Currently the one of the slimmest 3G phones available from AT&T, the A727 measures just 0.35 inches thin (8.9mm) and weighs 2.82 ounces. It communicates over GSM/GPRS networks and offers global voice and data roaming in over 125 countries.

Amazingly slim and lightweight, the A727 weighs just 2.82 ounces and measures 0.35 inches thin. And you can watch streaming live television on its brightly colorful TFT screen.

The A727's dual-band 3G connectivity (850 MHz, 1900 MHz) provides average download data speeds between 400 and 700 kilobits per second with bursts of more than 1 megabit through AT&T's HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) network. With AT&T's MobiTV service, you can watch live television right on your cell phone, with content from such channels as MSNBC, CNBC, ABC News, FOX Sports, The Discovery Channel, and The Learning Channel.

And with the forthcoming Video Share service (to be fully available in the summer of 2007), you can send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the companyÕs 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.)

AT&T's Mobile Music service features connectivity that allows you to use Napster or Yahoo! Music to purchase and load music onto your phone. You can also sign up to subscribe to XM Radio or MobiRadio digital radio for streaming music and news radio wherever you roam. And with an AT&T 3G phone, you can watch your favorite music videos anytime, anywhere.

The A727 has a bright color TFT display that offers a 220 x 176-pixel resolution (with 65K colors). It has a 30 MB internal flash memory, and is expandable via MicroSD memory cards. The 1.3-megapixel camera can capture images up to 1280 x 1024 pixels, and it also offers a 4x digital zoom, multi-shot capability, self-timer, and video capability. Other features include:

• Mobile email capabilities and wireless internet access
• SMS and MMS messaging, as well as connectivity to AOL, Windows Life, and Yahoo! instant messaging services
• Headset jack and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for using a wireless communication headset
• Holds 1000 alphanumeric entries with support for up to 40 digits, 16 characters
• Last 20 incoming, outgoing and missed call logs
• 64-note polyphonic music tones/MP3 music tones
• Personal organizer (Calendar, Calculator, Currency Converter, Tasks, Note)
• Conference calling (1 + 5)

Vital Statistics
The A727 weighs 2.82 ounces and measures 4.5 x 1.98 x 0.35 inches. Its rechargeable battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/UMTS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

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Samsung news and Reviews

 

Much better phones out there
My husband and I have had these phones for 5 months now. We have never had more dropped calls than we have in the past five months with these phones. We did purchase these phones when we switched carriers, so perhaps that is the problem. Though I doubt it. Even with full bars of service, the calls drop randomly and often. And then the phone goes into "emergency mode" and we're unable to make any calls at all. At first we thought that something was wrong with the particular phones we had, like a bad batch, because we know several people in this area with AT&T service who never have dropped call problems. So I called in and exchanged the phones under the warranty, yet we still have the same problems.

Quite honestly, the phone itself isn't that bad. I prefer the Motorola, or even better the LG operating system to Samsung, but it's a decent phone with enough features for the standard cell phone user. If it weren't for the constant dropped calls, I wouldn't mind keeping the phone until I was able to upgrade.

My only regret is not returning these phones within the 30 day trial period. If I had I wouldn't be stuck with all of this call frustration. I would recommend buying a different manufacturer's phone, but if you're stuck on buying a Samsung, go with one of the Blackjack's.

Good phone
I like that this phone is very slim, and the screen is bright. The autolock function keeps the phone from doing weird things in my pocket. The programming is fast and stable. The sound quality is generally good, though I've had a few problems.

I do not like that the camera does not seem to take that great of photos. The upper right and left soft buttons do not activate on the top half; you have to hit the bottom part of the button rather hard. The phone plays mp3's, and can do so in the background while other things are happening. The music pauses for a call then resumes. But the ringtones must be shorter than 30 seconds; you can't just set any song you want as your ringtone or alarm.

I am indifferent that the buttons are rather small and I use the phone with my fingernail.

Overall, I'm quite happy with the phone, and glad I got it.

Like the Light & Fast 3G Phone, Not pleased with Battery
I love the phone. The Samsung a727 has fast 3G HSDPA internet. It's very light. Very slim. Don't worry about locking the keypad before putting it in your pocket. I have had it for 4 months and have never locked it, and have never mistakenly called someone. The buttons are flat and flush with the rest of the phone so it isn't a problem.

It has amazing features. Every application has many settings too. The alarm for instance. Besides setting the time, I can choose what days of the week to go off, snooze time, and how many times to snooze. The calendar is nice, bluetooth works well, and the internet is nice.

Sometimes I use AT&T's MediaNet for internet browsing, but you can also download Opera Mini browswer which is sometimes better. You can also download Gmail and Google Maps as applications, which are very useful. They are made for the phone. Just make sure you have an unlimited data plan though.

I have tried to tether the phone to a laptop, and I had it working for a while with a Media Max 200 plan (I think that's what it is - its unlimited data), but then it stopped working. I've had it connect a few times more but then I can't get online. I don't know if its because I don't have a tether plan or what, but a lot of people want to know if you can tether it, and the answer is yes. Just not sure what data plan you need. The laptop internet was very fast.

I'm not in love with the battery, but I think I just received a bad one the first time. In the beginning it would beep only once at me and then die about 5 minutes later. A few weeks later the battery indicator would show about 75%, but then a 20 minutes conversation would kill it. And now, after charging it all night, it only gets 3.5 hours of standby (yes, standby, not talk time), and the phone dies. Needless to say I am getting another one from Samsung. The bad thing is it will take 7-10 days to send my battery and have them send me a new one. Unfortunately they do not do their RMAs like other companies like Western Digital where they send you the new product and charge your card, then after you send your broken product in, they remove the charge from your card.

But don't let this deter you from buying the phone. I think I was just unlucky and got the bad battery. I'm sure the one that comes in the mail will be much better.

Hope this helps anyone thinking about buying the phone.

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