This Samsung Shift A177 messaging cell phone has a 2.2-inch LCD screen (220 x 176 pixels, 65K color depth). The Samsung Shift A177 includes 64 MB of internal memory (approximately 50 MB user accessible), which cannot be expanded. The phonebook can store up to 500 contacts with support for multiple numbers per entry as well as photo/ringer ID and caller groups.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This Samsung mobile phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer.
You'll be able to stay in close contact with friends and family via both text (SMS) and picture (MMS) messaging, and this phone provides access to popular instant messaging services (including AIM, Yahoo!, and Windows Live) for fast, on-the-go conversations. Additionally, this cell phone also includes support for accessing personal email from POP3 and IMAP4 accounts. This handset includes built-in T9 predictive text entry technology, which makes it easier to enter words and text.
Other features include: VGA digital camera (640 x 480 pixels) for still photos with 4x digital zoom, organizer tools (alarm, calendar, memo book, clock, world time, currency converter, calculator), MP3 and 64-chord polyphonic ringtones plus vibrate mode, digital audio player compatible with MP3 files, downloadable games, speakerphone.
This Samsung A177 mobile phone weighs 3.09 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.