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| Product | Samsung SGH-A177 (AT&T) | Samsung SGH-a187 GoPhone (blue, AT&T, - Prepaid/Pay As You Go) | LG Encore (black, AT&T) | Samsung Solstice SGH-A887 (AT&T) | Pantech Link (AT&T) |
| Price | $49.99 to $55.99 | $47.88 | $46.51 | $57.99 to $291.66 | MSRP: $9.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | October 20, 2010 | Info unavailable | July 30, 2009 | Info unavailable |
| 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. | The Samsung SGH-A187 has all the necessities of a text messaging phone. Although the occasional keyboard inconsistencies are frustrating, it's a solid choice for a good price. | The LG Encore may have a good set of features, but its poor touch screen and lagging performance prevent us from recommending it. | The Samsung Solstice offers a touch screen and multimedia features, but its performance isn't the best. | The Pantech Link is an absolute steal with an excellent array of midrange features, a great slim design, and a wallet-friendly price. We wish only that it had better call quality. |
| Service Provider | AT&T | AT&T | AT&T | AT&T | AT&T |
| Cellular technology | GSM | GSM | Info unavailable | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
| Band / mode | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) | Info unavailable | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Talk time | Up to 300 min | Up to 360 min | Info unavailable | Up to 300 min | Up to 180 min |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth | Info unavailable | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Weight | 3.1 oz | 3.14 oz | 3.7 oz | 3.3 oz | 3.2 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| MSRP: $9.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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