Samsung Rugby a837 Phone, Black (AT&T)

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

Additional Samsung Rugby a837 Phone, Black (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, Black (AT&T):

First of all, the phone gets horrible reception. Secondly, the back pops off when dropped.

At this point, the back has been damaged and after talking to both AT&T and Samsung, neither company could replace the back or explain the poor cell signal. For a phone that's supposed to be tough, it hardly lives up to expectations.

I purchased this phone for my fiance at the same time I purchased my Palm Centro. The calls constantly drop or the phone does not ring at all.

It's just been a terribly disappointing experience, and I don't think we'll ever buy Samsung again. We found that the rugby is not as advertised.

In areas where my Palm would get at least 2 bars, the Rugby get no signal or even worse, goes into emergency mode.

The phones continue to perform well. We have both put these phones through their paces: dropping, throwing, kids playing with them, at the beach, in the water, etc. We are not frills-oriented folks; this phone is a good communications tool that survives tough treatment. Bought two of these phones 5 months ago; my wife and I love them. My wife had gone through 3 phones in a year due to various accidents.

It has USB connectivity so pictures/video can be directly downloaded to a computer. The camera takes pretty decent pictures too. I've had this phone now for three months with really no complaints.

It fits in my hand, extends from my ear to my mouth and best of all is solid and rugged. but through AT&T I've inactivated these. This phone suits me perfectly.

I don't really want to pay extra for this stuff since I have my laptop with me quite a bit and it does for me what I need. It feels like it will never break.

It has a lot of wireless capabilities (internet,video,GPS, Push-To-Talk, etc).

The phone got wet, admittedly immersed, and failed.When warranty work was sought, Samsung simply voided the warranty for the reason of "moisture."Worthless company, worthless product.Samsung Rugby A837 Phone, Black (AT&T)Samsung Rugby A837 Phone, Yellow (AT&T) The specs are nothing more than window dressing. I bought this phone for its rugged specifications. I'm an active person (firefighter) and I thought I'd like some additional protection.

Love it to death. This is a VERY sturdy phone and individuals with large fingers, like myself, will appreciate the accessable key pad. Speaker actually reproduces music as well as a small radio would.