Powerful messaging and Internet capabilities are built into the Samsung c417. Support is provided for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound, and video via MMS messages. Instant messaging is also supported via the AOL and Yahoo! messaging clients. There's even a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing if you opt for the MEdia Net service from Cingular. MEdia Net lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit - a plus for mobile text messaging users. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the Samsung c417 including a calculator, an alarm, a voice memo recorder, a to-do list, and a calendar.
The Samsung c417 takes pictures the way you want to take pictures. This mobile phone allows you to choose from four different picture resolutions, and sports a digital zoom feature. And don't forget, the built-in self-timer allows you to get yourself into the picture. The Samsung c417 also allows you to set screensavers, themes and wallpapers to suit your tastes. This mobile phone is Java enabled as well, meaning the phone supports games written on the Java platform.