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The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more (requires additional service subscription).
The integrated speakerphone provides loud and clear handsfree communication, and it also offers Bluetooth technology (version 2.0) for connecting to communication headsets and handsfree car kits.
The VGA camera on the front of the phone's clamshell can capture images in multiple resolutions (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 128 x 160, and 128 x 96 pixels). The camera also features a self-timer (3, 5, or 10 seconds) as well as white balance and brightness adjustments.
Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It has a My Business Card feature, which enables you to send a contact card attached to a multimedia (MMS) message. Additionally, you can check your personal email and chat with IM buddies using AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo! services. T9 text entry, 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.
Other features include:
Vital StatisticsThe Samsung A237 weighs 3 ounces and measures 3.4 x 1.7 x 0.8 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.