Manage updates with the Download AppSamsung SGH-A177 (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: 3730224
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- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- If you can live with its variable call quality, the Samsung SGH-A177 is a functional and easy-to-use texting phone. It's affordable and it doesn't require a contract.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung SGH-A177 (AT&T) price range: $49.99 - $55.99
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 06/11/2009
The good: The Samsung SGH-A177 offers a simple design with a comfortable keyboard. Its practical feature set centers on texting.
The bad: The Samsung SGH-A177's call volume is low. Speakerphone quality is unimpressive.
The bottom line: If you can live with its variable call quality, the Samsung SGH-A177 is a functional and easy-to-use texting phone. It's affordable and it doesn't require a contract.
User reviews
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Good messaging phone and voice phone
by BombSniffingDog on July 17, 2010
Pros: Great design and look. The colors, material, and overall thin but quality feel are pleasantly surprising. Good call quality. Good texting, IM, functionality. Shortcut keys are built in, for IM, locking, and silent mode.
Cons: The keys ARE slightly more cramped than some phones. The camera is surprisingly outdated (for current standards) the left direction button cannot be reprogrammed. Ringtones and system sounds are limited.
Summary: Overall, I'm impressed with this phone. The keys are a bit of an issue, people tend to either like them, or they hate them. They are angled in a ...
Summary: Overall, I'm impressed with this phone. The keys are a bit of an issue, people tend to either like them, or they hate them. They are angled in a unique position to allow for your fingers to press them from either directly above or from an angle.
The keys are also just slightly stiffer than I prefer. But then again, many people like the actual tactile sensation of the (slightly) audible "click" of a button.
The directional pad is actually one of my favorites of any phone. For some reason the layout and design of the buttons are exactly perfect. Samsung typically does a good job with that.
As mentioned, the camera is weak. I would have liked to see a camera that could at least take respectable pictures that could at least be printed into 4"x6" photos. But at least there IS a camera.
I was surprised with the overall excellent call quality. I don't know but lately I've had phones that fair MUCH worse that are far more expensive. Not only is the reception quite good on this phone (compared to other phones in the SAME spot and SAME carrier) the voice quality is very distinctly clear.
The one thing is, like many phones today, it no longer comes with it's own handsfree headset. I guess the implication is that you'd go out and get a bluetooth headset. But I prefer the wired set many times, b/c they are easier to use and many times clearer for the other person to hear me.
I'm also slightly disturbed by the weak selection of ringtones and system alert sounds. The noises are not very appealing nor is there a good selection. You only have 4 sounds to choose from to alert you of txt messages for instance.
The functionality of the phone's operating system is uncomplicated and snappy. Many of the menus are well placed and respond quickly as they should. I like the fact that messenging is easy to use. IM support for AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo. And it also has mobile email support built in that works great.
The screen isn't awesome, but it's large enough, and bright enough, and has enough resolution to be respectable. It exceeded my expectations actually, i thought for a phone this price it might be a bit more low resolution, but it is actually quite sharp.
I got this phone at radio shack, on sale for only $60... but then i learned that radio shack essentially forces at least $15 GO minutes on you. They won't let you go in and buy a phone off the rack (although they SHOULD in my opinion). So the price really came out to be $75 which isn't a bad price for a phone with full qwerty keypad!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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this phone is crap, bluetooth sux n alot of bugs
by cthulhufury on March 1, 2010
Pros: it looks nice, lightweitght, easy for textin
Cons: no memory card, bluetooth cant transfer crap, phone turns off when you use it alot and camera defintly sux, most phone have at least 1 megapixel..dis one got 0.3...and it more expensive than other better phones
Summary: i dont recomend this phone to anyone, too many bugs
Summary: i dont recomend this phone to anyone, too many bugs
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great phone and great price!!!
by Nae83 on September 11, 2009
Pros: texting is great. light weight and slim
Cons: taking a little longer to figure all the controls
Summary: this phone is a great phone its such a step up from the phone I had before. not all that fancy but i wasnt looking for a fancy phone. the ...
Summary: this phone is a great phone its such a step up from the phone I had before. not all that fancy but i wasnt looking for a fancy phone. the only problem I keep having is how to change the middle button from conecting to the internet i haven't figured out how to change it (but then again ive only had it for one day) with time i know i will figure it out. this phone has the apperence to be high tech but its pretty simple. I recomend it to anyone who wants something sleek affordable and easy.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This was a really bad phone and it makes me sad :(
by missp137 on August 12, 2011
Pros: Pros: It's really simple to use.
Cons: There are SO many cons. The keys are WAY too loud and way too small. The camera SUCKS and the features are really annoying. It constantly dropped calls or said that the "network rejected" the call when I called the person maybe three minutes previously. I
Summary: Overall, this phone sucks. Save your money.
Summary: Overall, this phone sucks. Save your money.
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Good phone,mostly good reception,keybd keys too small.
by midi73 on July 19, 2011
Pros: Easy to use with good features. Easily connected to bluetooth (despite other review mine worked fine). Screen easy to read, large numbers when dialing.
Cons: QWERTY keyboard keys are hard to manage. They are at an angle and you have to use a fingernail to get just the right angle. My husband can't hardly use it at all. The phone connects to the MediaMall way too easily by accident. No way to turn off.
Summary: Good phone. Basic and easy to use. Software is available from Samsung to connect phone to computer so you can download your data and pics. Need a data/usb cord ...
Summary: Good phone. Basic and easy to use. Software is available from Samsung to connect phone to computer so you can download your data and pics. Need a data/usb cord available from Samsung. Pictures pretty good quality. It took me awhile to get used to keyboard feel but I'm okay now although it would be the one thing I would change on the design of the phone. Phone has no expander card. Only the onboard memory.
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Keep away from this phone
by LoneCrusader2010 on May 27, 2011
Pros: The digits in the display are large when dialiing. (the ONLY con, I'm afraid)
Cons: I own this AT&T branded phone. For one thing AT&T tricks you by telling you it has bluetooth.
It can ONLY connect to a headset - NOTHING ELSE!
The buttons on the phone are hard to use because of their small size. The menu is crazy. You have tSummary:
correction: I meant the display was the only PRO (not CON as mis-stated above)
Updated on May 27, 2011Summary:
correction: I meant the display was the only PRO (not CON as mis-stated above)
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awesome phone easy to use better than touch screen
by peeps247 on October 3, 2010
Pros: I really like the keyboard i like to put this phone in my pocket and purse and my old phone it would press the buttons and keys this phone doesnt very pleased with that so i dont call my mom fifteen times without knowing!
Cons: THERE ISNT ANYTHING I DONT LIKE ABOUT THIS PHONE IT ROX I THINK THIS IS THE BEST PHONE THAT YOU CAN GET AS A PAY AS YOU GO PHONE!!!
Summary: I am very pleased about this phone. it seems very strong so the phone wont break easily also the colors on it are pretty and the default backrounds are very ...
Summary: I am very pleased about this phone. it seems very strong so the phone wont break easily also the colors on it are pretty and the default backrounds are very neat. there is very little that i dont like about this phone mostly things you just have to get used to and it doesnt ruin the whole world as i like to put it.
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Good experience with this phone
by moiimouse on July 28, 2010
Pros: -Reception is very good. always 4 bars and up
-size
-volumeCons: -i always hit the browser button
-keyboard is too small for my momSummary: Reception is all i care about since i experienced with an iPhone. The reception made me love this phone even more when i had to use an iPhone for a ...
Summary: Reception is all i care about since i experienced with an iPhone. The reception made me love this phone even more when i had to use an iPhone for a few months.
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Its better than other phones but not the best
by eddiejensen on June 4, 2010
Pros: i like the keyboard its comfurtable
i like the display
i like the display layoutCons: i think that samsung could have done a better job withe there system configuration, at times it can be annying, the keys are hard to type numbers on so there for you end up call the wrong number often
Summary: I hink this is a good phone but samsung could have added more features
Summary: I hink this is a good phone but samsung could have added more features
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Does everything well...
by GunnyBob on May 29, 2010
Pros: No hassle, everything works as advertised in this pay as you go phone.
Cons: So far, the only thing untoward is the minute keyboard which takes some getting used to, particularly with large hands.
Summary: Call quality is quite good; price is representative of the technology involved.
Summary: Call quality is quite good; price is representative of the technology involved.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: 3730224
- Description: The Samsung a177 features the ultimate expression in messaging, style and value. Heavy on functionality and light on the budget, the a177 boasts a full QWERTY keyboard so you can express yourself through text messaging, mobile email and instant messaging. And, with one-touch messaging, you can share the latest news with your crew starting with one super quick key. It's pretty much everything you need to stay in the loop whenever and wherever. Go ahead and express yourself with the a177 from Samsung.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Cellular phone
- Form Factor Full keyboard
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components Digital camera
- Antenna Internal
- Width 2.3 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 4.3 in
- Weight 3.1 oz
- Body Color Black
Cellular
- Technology GSM
- Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
- Service Provider AT&T
- Bundled Service Pay As You Go
- Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS
- Instant Messaging Services Yahoo! Messenger,
AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM),
Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Instant message,
E-Mail,
WAP Push - Downloadable Content Screensavers,
Audio files,
Video files,
Ring tones,
Wallpapers,
Games Communications
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 64
- Additional Features Speakerphone,
GPRS support,
Conference calling,
Call forwarding
Organizer
- Personal Information Management Calendar,
Calculator,
Stopwatch,
Alarm clock - Phone Book Entries Qty 500
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 0.3 megapixels
- Still Image Resolutions 320 x 240,
640 x 480 - Digital Zoom 4
Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology TFT
- Display Resolution 176 x 220 pixels
- Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)
Battery
- Capacity 800 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 300 min,
Standby - up to 250 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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