Samsung SGH-A117 (AT&T)

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2.5 stars

"Okay for basic use"

by klbvxf on October 22, 2007

Pros: External display, user friendly, bright lcd

Cons: Echo-y sound, cheap feel, no games
Summary: I got this phone to replace a nokia 6010, which I was sad about because I love my old phone. But after 2 soaks while fishing, the ringer stopped working and I kinda need to be able to hear my phone ring. I am a very basic cell phone user, I use it to make calls and occasionally play games when I am bored. My most important factors in a phone are call quality and reception, and I am not easily won over by extras in exchange for a reduction in these two areas.

So I got this phone for the affordability factor. I have ATT service but have used pre-pay type phones with my regular sim card for years, it has proven most cost effective this way. It was this or the motorola bar phone but after having a v180 I will never go back to moto.

The casing of the this phone does feel pretty cheap, but at the same time I'm not concerned about accidentally breaking it. The inside lcd is very bright and clear, which I like. The menus are pretty intuitive and I didn't need the manual to set up the basics.

On the other hand, the call quality isn't stellar. The sound sort of echoes inside itself, like I'm calling from a bathroom. It's not the end of the world, the call is good otherwise, but it could be clearer. (I miss my nokia already!) The other con is that there are no games and no options to get any, but whatever. The phone is for making phone calls. I can live without games for 50 bucks. Overall, it's not bad for the price if all you're doing is making phone calls.

Oh! And it's $10 cheaper at Target.

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