Samsung Rugby a837 Phone, Yellow (AT&T)

Samsung Rugby a837 Phone, Yellow (AT&T) Features

Additional Samsung Rugby a837 Phone, Yellow (AT&T) Information

The ruggedized Samsung Rugby is certified to Military Standard MI-SID-810F, withstanding dust, shock vibrations, rain, humidity, solar radiation and altitude and temperature extremes. AT&T Service Options
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS 850/1900 MHz network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) A majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.

This 3G-enabled handset is compatible with AT&T's Video Share calling. You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster subscription music service, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)

The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

Small business and enterprise customers also have the option to use AT&T's Enterprise Paging to connect quickly to its workforce from a central location. Enterprise Paging is an AT&T-hosted service that allows a centralized dispatch system administrator to build customized group distribution lists of workers in the field and to send group notifications via text messaging. Workers can respond immediately or take the appropriate action in the message.

With its built-in A-GPS, you can use the optional AT&T Navigator service to get you to your destination with points of interest and turn-by-turn navigation.

The Rugby features a rubberized and metal casing that is easy to grip. Phone Features
The rugged clamshell Rugby is certified to military standard MIL-STD-810F to withstand dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes, and it features a rubberized and metal casing that is easy to grip. The exterior of the phone has a large speaker for easy Push to Talk (PTT) communication as well as a small LCD screen that displays current time, incoming calls, signal strength, and battery life. The interior 2-inch LCD screen has a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and a 262K color depth. The phone has a 128 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional microSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). The phonebook can hold up to 1000 contact entries with up to 6 numbers per entry. It also offers 8 one-touch dialing numbers and support for picture and ringer ID.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated full duplex speakerphone--perfect for conference calling from the office or on the road. This phone provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. 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.

The 1.3-megapixel camera provides three resolution choices (1280 x 960, 640 x 480, and 320 x 320 pixels), and it features a 4x digital zoom, multi-shot capabilities (up to 9 shots in a row), brightness adjustment, and a self-timer. Additionally, you can capture videos in QCIF resolution up to 1 hour in length (as well as audio clips of that length), as long as you have space available on your memory card.

Whether on a trip to a new job site or looking for a place to eat lunch in a new area, Rugby is aGPS-capable, which means AT&T Navigator can get you there with points of interest and turn-by-turn navigation. Assisted-GPS technology allows Rugby to locate itself to get you headed in the right direction quickly.

Other features include: Push to Talk (PTT) enables you to pull an entire work group into a wireless call from a PTT session as well as set one's own status to available, unavailable, do not disturb and more. Organizer tools: Calendar, Calculator, Currency Converter, Tasks, Note, Alarm, World Time Instant messaging services: AOL, Windows Live, Yahoo! Access to personal email SMS text and MMS multimedia messaging T9 predictive text entry Music playback formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, M4A Any key answer 64-chord polyphonic ringtones, real music ringtones, and vibrating alert Multi-lingual display (English, French, Spanish) Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Rugby weighs 4.66 ounces and measures 3.95 x 2.05 x 0.9 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours (10+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).

What Customers Say About Samsung Rugby a837 Phone, Yellow (AT&T):

I switched to this from the Sliver which is supposed to be a music phone but I found the Rugby music player much easier to use. I will say that my yellow version was disappointingly scratched and grimy looking after two years. The durability was awesome. I had to wait several months for an upgrade to get it and was absolutely delighted with it once I got it. One POS freebie to the six year old who brought it to me in the pool because it was ringing (thanks baby).

I was looking for the most durable phone I could get and the Rugby was all that and more. The GPS was a lifesaver as I may have the worst sense of direction of anyone ever born. I researched like mad after losing two phones to my boys. The fast forward controls specifically were much better.

I am ashamedly hard on phones so durability is key for me. I never did get the internet to work right on it but I didn't want it so that wasn't a problem for me. I loved the loud speakerphone (important because I primarily listen to audiobooks on speaker) and that it was so easy to use. I liked that I could minimize the player and do other things too. I finally had to say goodbye to my Rugby last week when I switched to Sprint and a QWERTY keyboard phone.

If Samsung ever comes out with a QWERTY version of the Rugby I will be the first in line to get it. No matter what the kids did to it or how many times I dropped it I never had any trouble with it. The dog even chewed on it once and it came away with just a little toothmark on one side of the yellow. But, it was easy to see if the kids lost it under the couch. But the music player will allow you to close the phone while listening so you can clip it on a pocket or something to listen. I gave it a hug and a kiss before I sent it off to it's new Dad. and the Motorola Sliver to the two year old who chucked it when I wouldn't unlock the keyboard and it went splat into pieces.

LOL. By the way, can't do that with the GPS and if you close the flip it will shut the GPS off.that irritated me. It was just a good phone that I could pick up and use if that's all I wanted or it had bells and whistles if I wanted them too. Since I couldn't get the internet to work I used the GPS search function to find phone numbers and stores. If you're looking for a good, durable, no nonsense phone the Rugby is for you.

I picked the yellow for ease of location across a room and the hard rubber shell does what it does just fine. I bought this at another online site to replace a Samsung A437. This phone does all I need, and does it very well. Just transferred my other SIM card and it was locked and loaded. I have no problem recommending it. I have no need for a pocket-sized laptop so anything beyond that is fluff to me.

It's built well with a quality, heavy feel. The A437 was a good phone, I had no issues with it but wanted something a little more advanced and a bit more durable. IMO, all cell phones should be built like this one, or close to it, simply due to the nature of life as a cell phone in general. The only dribble I have is the front display does not stay on like my other phone did - I wish there were a software upgrade to give us the option - but I think I can survive with out it. Other then that, I love it. I get great reception and it takes good pictures.

Then again, I had an older cell, so the upgrade was night and day.

The GPS does have a voice feature that talks though. I use mine for talking and texting and that's about it.

I like the bigger buttons. The outside of the phone (what is yellow in the picture) feels like rubber but I keep it in my pocket a lot and it doesn't get stuck.

I've had my phone for a few months and it is working great. The features are nothing special but as good as any other phone I've seen.

I've dropped it many times and it still works. It doesn't show wear and tear like a lot of other phones I've had.

It came with GPS but the GPS is not really useful unless you want to look at your phone while you are driving. Also, the speaker phone is very loud.I recommend this phone for anyone who is rough on phones and wants a good functional cell.

He has dropped it numerous times, never broke. My other half is hell on cell phones. This phone is great, and it withstands all he dishes out. He likes the features on this phone, as he doesn't need a millions aps and gadgets. This is, as he says, "The best phone I've ever had".

My husband and I both got Rugby's this week. when we talked to each other. Maybe we just got bad phones. Both of our phones faded in and out , up and down and cut out. However, I am still in a contract with AT&T and will have to pay my activation fees and full price for new phones or cancel my service.Its been nice knowing you AT&T. Every other word was. As other reviews have stated they have some problems with the speaker volume. They do seem to be durable but if you sound like your at the bottom of a well half the time and repeating yourself the other half its not worth the trade off.

What. or HUH. We did get them from Amazon.com who btw does not exchange defective phones, they are going to credit my account the full amout of each phone ( a whole 1 penny per phone). Peace out