We're not going to pretend to show even the slightest hint of excitement over this one -- but be that as it may, you've gotta respect that it
does have a demographic ready and willing to buy (or, at least, get one free on contract). A Samsung web page devoted to the SGH-a127 reveals that data tops out at GPRS -- yes, that's right, no EDGE -- the camera offers up nothing more than VGA resolution, and the 160 x 128 internal color and 96 x 96 external black and white displays aren't about to wow anyone. In fact, there isn't even any Bluetooth, so you'll need to use the speakerphone if you want to take the handset away from your ear. We're sorry, this
is 2007, isn't it? According to our
latest AT&T intel, we should've seen this one on the 4th, so we imagine it'll start to show up (with minimal fanfare) any day now.
[Via
phoneArena]
Update: The a127's apparently already showing up in retail locations (prepaid only, no surprise) for $80. Don't all run down to the AT&T store at once now!
posted Oct 9th 2007 at 7:27PM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Seve @ Oct 9th 2007 8:11PM
So... does anyone else think this looks like the e715 from t-mobile back in let's say, 2004? Actually, no, this is the e715 it even has the same specs.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-E715-Phone-T-Mobile/dp/B0000E3GWH
Ceity @ Oct 9th 2007 8:12PM
yes, except the lack of LED flash
Will @ Oct 9th 2007 8:37PM
this is a prepaid phone
Fernando @ Oct 9th 2007 9:19PM
No edge? but how it will compete with the iPhone?!
j/k
Yubastard @ Oct 9th 2007 10:25PM
it won't compete... it already won!
Patrick2.0 @ Oct 10th 2007 1:38PM
We've had these as prepaid at the walmart I work at for a couple weeks. It's actually selling pretty well, elderly people seem to love it, it has a very "classic" look.