Samsung SPH-A500

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This tri-mode CDMA phone from Samsung was one of Sprint's flagship PCS Vision phones. Key features include a large color display, 1xRTT high-speed data, an optional camera attachment, and J2ME (Java) support. Additional features include voice dialing, WAP 2.0, a large external display, PIM (organizer) features, GPS positioning, and polyphonic ringers.

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Modes	AMPS 850 CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Weight	3.6 oz   (102 g)
Dimensions	3.46" x 1.96" x 0.92"   (88 x 50 x 23.4 mm)
Form Factor	Clamshell Stub / Extendable Antenna
Battery	Talk: 2.5 hours max.   (150 minutes) Standby: 216 hours max.   (9 days) LiIon
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels Colors: 4096 (12-bit) TFT / up to 12 lines of text
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	?
Phone Book Capacity	250
FCC ID	A3LSPHA500 » (Approved May 10, 2002)

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GPS / Location	Yes
Accessibility
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Alerts
External Display	96 x 64 pixels
Polyphonic Ringtones	Chords: 16 CMX MIDI
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
USB	Yes
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Numbers per entry: 6
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-dependent (tags) up to 10 / plus voice digit dialing and voice control of menus
Customization
Custom Graphics	downloadable / can set as wallpaper (idle mode) or assign to phone book entries for incoming calls (Picture ID)
Custom Ringtones	downloadable
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xRTT
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: Obigo 1.1.4 WAP 2.0
Input
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	up/down
Messaging
Text Messaging (SMS)	2-Way: No
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	up to 20 items
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
Games	downloadable Java games
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	located on top

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