Samsung A897 review
Network and connections
A new Touch Screen model from the Korean company Samsung, equipped with notable technical qualities and great potential. The A897 is launched on the American market in partnership with AT&T. The network receiver is a GSM Quadband on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. This device is also equipped with UMTS support for advanced network functions. This way you can browse the Internet quickly, thanks also to the internal modem with GPRS/EDGE data traffic management. The dedicated browser will therefore be able to open every HTML page in the easiest way possible. Bluetooth is not missing for exchanging data with other devices, as well as the USB cable for connecting to the home PC.
Design and features
At first glance you immediately notice the large screen on the front, a 3.3-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. As already mentioned, it is equipped with Touch Screen technology, which allows absolutely intuitive and quick management of every content. The accelerometer also allows displayed images to be automatically rotated to better adapt them to the context of use. The lines are simple and smooth in the Candybar body, with a thickness of 14.9 mm and a weight of just 111.5 grams. Function keys appear on the sides, useful for better managing the device. Headphones and a data cable are included in the box. Full Touch devices increasingly resemble the predecessor iPhone in their aesthetic appearance.
Main features
The proprietary platform proves to be really excellent and easy to use. Every function is easily accessible, also thanks to the possibility of customizing the menus according to your needs. Contact address book, organizer for activities and appointments, calendar, alarm clock with alerts and calculator are the classic management tools present. Java support, however, allows you to install software as desired, so as to better customize the device. Support for simplified writing makes managing SMS, MMS and E-mail easy. You can also open and edit attachments in Office and PDF formats. For Community lovers, you can customize a dedicated bar on the display, to contain immediate links to Facebook and multimedia applications. The phone features are complete, with speakerphone, voice recorder, multiconference support and video calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
A quality phone also in terms of multimedia features. The Samsung A897 offers the ability to take photographs via the 3.2 megapixel camera. It also allows you to record videos, to be stored in the ample standard space. If that's not enough, you can always use a microSD card for expansion. This way you can always have your favorite music in your pocket, to be played via the multimedia player. In short, a valid device, complete and functional and accessible to every budget.