Product Description

A phone you can dance to; the Samsung UpStage™ is so unique, you have to see it (and hear it) to believe it. On one side, it's a slim, stylish Samsung phone with Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and a 1.3 megapixel camera. On the other side, it's a slim, stylish Samsung music player with touch-sensitive media controls and a stereo speaker. Either way, it's a phone you'll flip over.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #600 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Black
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: M620
• Released on: 2007-04-09

Features

• The UpStage is the first product that's both a dedicated music player and a dedicated phone. And at only .37" slim, it's bound to pick up a ton of dedicated fans
• You can load up the UpStage with music from your PC or downloads from the Sprint Music StoreSM - then listen to it all through the stereo speaker or a stereo Bluetooth headset
• With the big, beautiful, 262,000-color display so you can watch music videos or Sprint TVSM. Just hit "play
• The UpStage has a sweet 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder so you'll never miss a photo op again
• Includes: Battery, Travel Charger, USB Data Cable, Extended Battery Wallet, 3.5mm Headset Adapter with Microphone, Sprint Music Manager Software and 64MB Micro SD Memory Card

Amazon.com Product Description
The Samsung SPH-m620, affectionately dubbed the "UpStage," is so unique, you have to see it (and hear it) to believe it. On one side, it's a slim, stylish Samsung phone with stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. On the other side, it's a slim, stylish Samsung music player with touch-sensitive media controls and a stereo speaker. Other great features include a memory card slot, advanced voice control with dictation capabilities, EV-DO high-speed data, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. With the ability to store up to 2000 songs, the m620 is the perfect choice for tech-connected power users and music lovers who need the speed of the Power Vision Network to access information while on the go.

This amazing two-faced phone does double duty. See it in 3D (requires Flash).

Design
The extremely unique m620 features a candy bar form factor with two faces. One side offers the typical look and feel of a modern looking MP3 player, and includes advanced music and media control keys, as well as a large 2.1-inch full color 176 x 220 display--perfect for watching optional Sprint TV media. The "phone side" sports a massive secondary screen that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The 1.3-megapixel camera lens is housed directly above this display. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad, also located on the "phone side". The phone includes 53 MB of internal memory--plenty of memory for running the music player and other advanced applications--and micro SD cards can supplement the phone's memory with its built-in memory card slot. And because the m620 has an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off. Charging and USB data cable connectivity are available on the phone's bottom edge. Samsung was even nice enough to throw in support for PictBridge direct-to-printer printing (via USB).

Calling Features
The m620's internal phone book can hold up to 500 contacts, and the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures and ringtones to your most common callers. The phone ships with built-in polyphonic ringtones, but for those times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear, and advanced voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates easy. Simply say the name or number of the person you want to call and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad. No prior voice training is needed. Lastly, because the m620 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

Impressively slim and stylish.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The m620 is a messaging powerhouse, and comes with support for Sprint's PCS picture and video mail services. You can shoot high quality pictures and video clips with sound and instantly send them to email addresses and other Sprint PCS phones that are compatible with picture and video mail services. Or, upload them to the Sprint PCS pictures Web site to create albums. You can also use the m620 to send and receive email, exchange text messages, or join a chat room. T9, a predictive text entry system, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The real power of the m620 comes alive with Sprint's PCS Power Vision services. Relying on Sprint's new EV-DO high speed data network, Power Vision allows you to enjoy full-color video clips or live TV of the latest news, sports, and entertainment from CNN, Fox, The Weather Channel, and more (Sprint Power Vision charges apply).

You can also stream or download music to your phone with Sprint's Music Store service. Download digital tracks instantly to your phone. Choose from hundreds of thousands of full-length songs from virtually every genre. Select songs directly from the phone and listen to them wherever you go. Even download them to your PC.

With a USB connection, the m620 can also be used as a mass storage device. And last but not least, personalized news and information tickers, and downloadable screen savers and ringtones are also available through the Sprint Power Vision service.

The m620 is packed with useful tools to make your life more productive and fun. A message dictation system lets you speak your SMS text messages into the phone, while a voice memo recorder lets you record spoken voice notes. The phone also includes an alarm clock that can be set one time or daily, a calendar with a to-do list and a scheduler, a calculator, a stopwatch, and a world clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
As mentioned, the m620 features a powerful 1.3-megapixel camera that can be used to capture and send video and still images. The m620's built-in media player lets you see and hear streaming and stored media. The m620 supports MP3, AAC, and AAC+ audio files. And where will you put all those pictures, videos, and songs? Straight onto the phone's 50 MB of mass storage, or on memory cards. The phone takes gaming to the next level, too, with support for advanced Java-based games.

The m620 is also Sprint Music Store Enabled. That means you can easily download stereo-quality tracks instantly to the phone. Choose songs from thousands of artists in virtually every genre, and listen wherever you go (additional Sprint charges apply). The m620 sports an airplane mode feature, as well, which allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of the phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung SPH-m620 weighs 3.25 ounces and measures 3.98 x 2.05 x 0.49 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.50 hours of digital talk time. It runs on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

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Samsung news and Reviews

 

Bad, bad, bad
First of all, this phone IS really cool looking. I got a lot of compliments on it, but the very first time I dropped it the small screen stopped working. I had to send it in to Samsung and have it fixed (for free because of my warranty, but still..). When I finally got it back, I had to buy a bigger memory card because all the one they provide fits is like 1/2 a song. I also found the pictures to be REALLY low quality, but thats what I have a digital camera for, so whatever. Also, the whole flipping the phone thing got REALLY AMAZINGLY annoying!!!! If you impatient DO NOT get this phone. ANd also, I don't know if this a thing with Sprint (which TOTALLY sucks; if you're thinking of switching to it DON'T.I would go somewhere else but I have a 2 year contract.) ot the phone, but the Bluetooth only recognizes phones with the same carrier. It's SO annoying. Music-wise, this phone has nothing to offer. I absolutely abhorr the Sprint music program; I tried loading my songs from iTunes, and I had to burn them on a CD, put them back on the same computer, reenter all the song info, and STILL over half of them won't load onto my phone. Also, when you are listening to music, if you want to go back and browse through your songs or something, the music skips for like a second. You would'nt think this would be a problem but it is horrible. Overall, if you are thinking of getting this phone, I would say absolutely do not. Sprint doesn't have very good phones at all, but you could definitely find one better than this if you're locked into a contract.

Still Waiting
I ordered this phone on FEB.9, it's FEB.16, and I'm still receiving emails stating I'm not going to get my phone for another couple of weeks. The first email said I was going to receive it by the 13, the second email said I was going to receive it on the 21, and not I just received another email stating my phone will not be shipped out until the 23, what a bunch of bull.

Upstage isn't an upset!
This phone isn't a business type phone.
It's your regular everyday phone you can easily grab and go.
Change is GOOD! =D

Expressing some of my opinions on the phone.
1. I liked the new feel of a two sided phone. It's very light weight and it almost feels like a iPod Nano.
2. The features you have aren't as exciting as other phones, but the fact that it is based on a "small" MP3 type phone is different.
3. The case that has everyone worrying about! It doesn't annoy me when you have to flip side to side to enter text. Once you get use to it, it's very simple.
4. Some bad things about this phone is that:
- The text screen is kinda small, but you'll pick it up easily.
- The speakers for the MP3 should be made a bit louder. Since it is a MP3 phone.
- 1.3 Megapixel camera? Is too old, it should've been upgraded.
5. Light weight, very compact, easy grab and go, battery life extension pack, music in the palm of your hand.

What else can you not want?