Samsung Eternity a867 Review

The Samsung Eternity is the latest in Samsung’s growing line of sexy and slim touchscreen phones. A quick glimpse reveals that the phone comes with a 3 Megapixel camera, good battery life and a solid list of multi-media and entertainment features. The Eternity is proving to be a good alternative because of its multi-media and entertainment features, sleek design and mid-range pricing.

The Eternity has the traditional Samsung look and feel which one can easily identify. The piano black cover supports a huge 3.2 inch screen which is sharp and clean. A bonus feature is the phones ability to display its contents vertically or horizontally with its accelerometer feature.

Samsung has definitely come on top with the touchscreens sensitivity and great feedback. The phone sports Samsung’s Touchwiz user interface. Button layout was simple with the 3 major buttons located at the front panel of the phone. The phone has full touchscreen capabilities which allow users to drag and pull items with the wave of a finger.

The Samsung Eternity comes in two keyboard layouts. It sports a QWERTY keyboard and its layout is slightly different in landscape and vertical mode. Texting and messaging was easy using the t9 mode, the phone has handwriting recognition features but takes time to get used to and a bit cumbersome.

The phone comes equipped with a Java-powered email system. With wide range capabilities and support for all major instant messaging clients. Get connected using your AIM, Yahoo, Gmail, AOL and hotmail accounts. Loading time was decent and moving through the applications was generally trouble-free.

Video streaming and music download is also supported. There was little or no buffering and download speeds for video was comparatively fast. There is room for improvement in video quality however as other Samsung phones showed better picture quality. Music playback was good with artist recognition through artist and album name display. Downloading music was quick and audio quality is impressive.

The phone comes with a 3 Megapixel camera and after a round of pictures quality was short of our expectations. We definitely expected clearer and sharper pictures but the 3 Megapixel camera was not really cut-out for the job. The phone also supports mpeg4 format for video recording. Audio quality from the videos was also one area needing improvement. Videos were pixilated and motion capture was blurry. Overall impression was that the phone has definitely a drawback when it comes to image capture and quality.

A nice addition to the phone is its GPS feature. The GPS is carrier dependent but the one we tried with AT&T was glitch free. This feature could also be a great addition to your car for navigation but battery life is shortened so a car connection for phone support is required.

Voice quality was superb even on busy New York streets. Noise reduction is a concern however as traffic and conversations in the background posed concerns. Another strong point is its better than average battery life. This is quite a good and welcome addition for heavy callers.

The phone certainly comes out as a fun phone. With multi-media features and a small profile, it is easy to carry and its sleek and elegant design demands a second look. It has its shortcomings however, the lack of a Wifi option certainly drops the phone a few notches. The phone is certainly not a business phone nor does it pretend to be one. It is competitively priced and comes out cheaper than the iPhone. The Samsung Eternity a867 is a solid phone, the sleek styling and competitive price could definitely give a serious buyer more than a second look.

UPC	1001
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung Eternity
Battery Type	Li - Ion
Battery Capacity	1300 mAh
Battery Talk Time	5.00 hours
Standby Time	250 hours
GSM Bands	850/900/1800/1900
CDMA Bands	N/A
Operating System	N/A
OS Version	N/A
Processor	N/A
Memory	N/A
Unveiled on	N/A
Display Type	Color
Display Technology	TFT
Display Size	240 x 400 pixels
Display Colors	262 144
Display Physical Size	3.20 inches
Display Features	Touch
Additional Display Type	N/A
Additional Display Size	N/A
Additional Display Colors	N/A
Additional Display Physical Size	N/A
Multiple SIM Cards Support	N/A
Design Form Factor	Candybar
Design of Antenna	Internal
Dimensions	4.30 x 2.20 x 0.50 (108,46 x 55,72 x 12,94 mm)
Weight	3.88 oz (109,45 g)
Global Roaming System	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
GPS	Yes
TTY TDD Enabled	N/A
Camera and Video Camera Type	Built-in - Immobile
Camera and Video Camera Resolution	3 megapixels
Camera and Video Camera Video Capture	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Flash	N/A
Camera and Video Camera Features	N/A
Camera and Video Camera More	Digital zoom
Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols	N/A
Camera and Video Video Playback Features	N/A
Connectivity Data More	GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s/HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s
Data Max Speed	N/A
Internet Browsing Protocols	N/A
Internet Browsing Features	N/A
Infrared Port	N/A
Bluetooth Version	2.0
Bluetooth Profiles	Headset (HSP)/Handsfree (HFP)/Dial-up networking (DUN)/File Transfer (FTP)/Object Push (OPP)/Generic Access (GAP)/Serial Port (SPP)/Serial Data Port (SDP)/Basic Printing (BPP)/Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP)/Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)/Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)/SIM Access (SAP)
Bluetooth Features	N/A
Wireless LAN Type	N/A
USB Type	N/A
USB Version	N/A
Proprietory	Yes
SyncML	N/A
Computer Synchronization	Yes
HeadSet Jack 2 5mm	N/A
Head Jack 3 5mm	Yes
TV Out	N/A
External Antenna	N/A
Pop Port	N/A
Full Keyboard	N/A
Touch Screen	Yes
Side Keys Left	Volume keys
Side Keys Right	Camera key, Multi-tasking key
Predictive Text Input Support	N/A
Predictive Text Input Type	T9
Memory Expansion Slot Type	microSD/microSDHC
Memory Built in	N/A
Message Text Send Receive	Yes
Message EMS	N/A
Message MMS	Yes
Message Instant Messaging More	N/A
Message Instant Messaging Services	Windows Live, Yahoo!, AOL
Message E mail Protocols	N/A
Message E mail Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, RA
Music AND Audio Music Player Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Radio	N/A
Music AND Audio FM Transmitter	N/A
Voice Dialing	N/A
Voice Commands	N/A
Voice Recording	Yes
Voice Speaker	Yes
Voice VoIP	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Head	0.81
Regulatory Approval SAR Body	0.58
Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in	1900 MHz
Polyphonic Rings Voices	N/A
Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features	MP3 ringtones
Vibration Alert	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Calculator	Yes
TO DO	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Flashlight	N/A
Organizer Other	World Clock, Timer, Converter
Document Viewer Support	N/A
Document Viewer Supported formats	N/A
Book Features	Caller groups supported
Book Capacity	N/A
Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact	Yes
Book Picture ID	Yes
Book Ring ID	Yes
Personalization Faceplates	N/A
Personalization Profiles	Yes
Games	N/A
JAVA Profile	N/A
JAVA Configuration	N/A
Wireless LAN Support	N/A
Messaging E mail More	Yes
Software JAVA Support	N/A
Connectivity Internet Browsing Support	Yes
Connectivity Bluetooth Support	N/A
Connectivity USB More	Yes
Battery Talk time 3G	N/A
Battery Stand by time 3G	N/A
Battery Video call time	N/A
Battery Music playback	N/A
Battery Video playback	N/A
Battery Gaming	N/A
Battery GPS usage	N/A

With a sleek black and chrome design and a vibrant 3.2 inch touchscreen, the Samsung Eternity™ is the perfect choice for those craving a great multimedia experience. Watch videos, take pictures, send messages, and play games on th 240 x 400 touchscreen display with vibration feedback, an on-board accelerometer, and a 3.5mm headset jack. The 3.0 MP camera takes bright, clear photos and allows for up to 60 minutes of video recording. The Samsung Eternity features an intuitive new Touchwiz interface with a customizable Widget toolbar, providing instant access to your favorite functions. This 3G-enabled phone supports a full HTML browser, AT&T Navigator for voice-guided GPS, and AT&T Mobile TV for mobile broadcast television. For a full multimedia experience, the Samsung Eternity™ will not disappoint.