Samsung Magnet SGH-a257 Cell Phone

Introducing the new SAMSUNG Magnet™—the ultimate expression in messaging, style and value. Heavy on functionality and light on the budget, the Magnet™ boasts a full QWERTY keyboard so you can express yourself through text messaging, mobile email and instant messaging. And, with one-touch messaging, you can share the latest news with your crew starting with one super quick key. It’s pretty much everything you need to stay in the loop whenever and wherever. Go ahead, express yourself with the new Magnet from SAMSUNG.

full qwerty keyboard
The Magnet™ has a built-in, full QWERTY keyboard that lets you type faster – and communicate faster.

one touch key
You want to send a message fast? Open an app? Play a game? One-touch buttons help you get to where you want to go quickly and easily.

ENERGY STAR®
Powered by an ENERGY STAR® qualified adaptor for a better environment.

multiple messaging
Messaging is fast and easy on the Magnet™. And you have all kinds of choices. You can do text messaging, Instant Messaging, Voice SMS, picture messaging and email. And you can do it with style.

mobile email
If you use Yahoo!® Mail, AOL®, AIM, AT&T or Windows Live®, the Magnet™ lets you keep up with your email, no matter where you are.

Mono Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
With a Bluetooth headset you can go hands-free and wireless. Now it’s easier than ever to carry on conversations without putting your job (or your life) on hold.

key specifications

Camera
Camera Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 220 x 165
Digital / Optical Zoom: 4x Digital Zoom

Music & Sound
Poly Ringtones: 64 Note Polyphonic Music Tones/MP3 Music Tones

Messaging
Email: Mobile Email

Memory
Phone book entries: Holds 500 Alphanumeric Entries

Personal Information Management
Calendar: Yes
Clock: Yes
Worldtime: Yes
Alarm: Yes
Currency converter: Yes
Calculator: Yes
Memo book: Yes

Call functions
Call Cost / Call Time: Yes
Multiparty: Yes