Samsung Mythic a897

Samsung Mythic a897 User Reviews

Nice screen, no data plan required, no MS Outlook syncing, by GeekDaddy
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“…The screen is very nice: higher resolution than other non-smartphones (360 x 640). Internet browser is fairly responsive, but does not display the regular pages as intended as the screen is still not wide enough. The WAP pages look fine…”

Does About Everything Well, by Ron22
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“…Call quality seems great. I live at the very edge of AT&T 3G reception and the phone does about as well as the best phone I’ve had.The battery life is a real plus: two weeks of stand-by time!! …”

Samsung Mythic a897 Features

* Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T’s HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
* GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
* 3.3-inch touchscreen with 360 x 640-pixel resolution and 262K color depth. Vibrating response to touch.
* TouchWiz user interface with specially designed widgets to customize and personalize your phone. The quick and simple drag-and-drop feature provides instant access to your favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging and photos.
* Virtual onscreen QWERTY keyboard lets you easily type messages and emails fast.
* 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera with 3x digital zoom and video capture capabilities
* Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking–surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
* Digital audio player enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone; compatible with MP3 and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats.
* Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
* Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN).
* Access to personal email (AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live)
* Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock and more
* Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
* Internal phonebook stores up to 2000 contacts
* 189 MB internal memory shared between MP3 player and camera
* Displays last 30 outgoing/incoming/missed calls

Samsung Mythic a897 Press Release

New touchscreen phones offer the latest in entertainment and social networking

Dallas, November 5, 2009- Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 , the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.2, today announced the availability of the Samsung Mythic, a full touch screen device with AT&T Mobile TVsm capability, and the Samsung Flight, a touch screen phone that slides open vertically to reveal a full keyboard.

Samsung Mythic
The Mythic’s 3.3″ full touch screen features Samsung’s innovative TouchWiz™ user interface, which allows users to simply drag and drop widgets for their favorite and most commonly used features and functions on the phone’s home screen. With one-touch access to features including AT&T Mobile TV and social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace, the Mythic is a portable entertainment powerhouse.

The Samsung Mythic is the newest AT&T Mobile TV-capable device to hit stores. AT&T Mobile TV subscribers enjoy around-the-clock access to full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from FLO TV, including content from leading entertainment brands such as CBS Mobile, CNBC, CNN Mobile, COMEDY CENTRAL, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, Nickelodeon and the movie channel Crackle.

AT&T Mobile TV is now available for $9.99 per month – a new, lower price point effective Nov. 8 for new and existing subscribers. Existing subscribers will see an automatic adjustment to the subscription price on their next statement. New AT&T Mobile TV subscribers receive the first seven days of their subscription for free.5 For more information, visit www.att.com/mobiletv.

Additional key features and specifications of the Mythic include:

* One-finger Touch and Finger Zoom
* Full HTML Web browser
* Virtual full QWERTY keyboard
* 3.2 megapixel camera
* Advanced Messaging capabilities
* AT&T Mobile E-mail
* SMS and MMS
* Instant Messenger
* AT&T Navigator (requires a separate subscription)
* AT&T Mobile Music with Napster Mobile® and eMusicTM Mobile
* Stereo Bluetooth technology
* Dimensions: 4.49″ x 2.06″ x .5″
* Weight: 3.8 oz

Samsung Flight
The next generation messaging device from Samsung, the Flight, available in red and silver color options, has a vertical sliding form factor that opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard underneath. The Flight’s unique touch screen user interface provides one-touch access to functions like shortcuts, favorites and messaging, including SMS and MMS, Instant Messaging and Mobile E-mail.

Additional key features of the Flight include:

* Social Networking with AT&T Social Net
* 2.0 megapixel camera
* Full HTML Web browser
* AT&T Navigator compatible
* AT&T Mobile Music with Napster Mobile® and eMusicTM Mobile
* AT&T Video Share
* Stereo Bluetooth technology
* Dimensions: 4.17″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″
* Weight: 4.8 oz

Pricing and Availability The Samsung Mythic is available for $199.99 after mail-in rebate. (Pay $249.99 and receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card with a two year service agreement.) The Samsung Flight is available for $99.99 after mail-in rebate. (Pay $149.99 and receive a $50 AT&T Promotion Card with a two-year service agreement.) Both devices will be available Nov. 8 through select AT&T retail locations or at www.wireless.att.com.