Samsung A970

Clamshell or more commonly known as flip-phones are not only the trendiest, but have also proven to be efficient and highly functional. Equipped with the latest technology and a large display screen all packed in a compact design, flip-phones have always been a great success in North America. The Samsung A970 is a clamshell-shaped phone with a 'twist'. The mobile phone includes the swivel function. Offered in a metallic exterior measuring 95 x 51 x 25 mm, and weighing 144 g, the A970 is a rugged phone. The camera is the centerpiece of the A970. What sets this phone apart from others is that most camera phones have the camera lens on the front cover or on the back plate, the A970 however has the lens on the left end of the hinge. The phone provides 2x digital zoom. To activate the 2.0 mega pixel camera, press the camera key button which is located on the right side of the hinge. Since the lens is on the left side of the hinge, you hold it sideways which compares to a camcorder. Held like a camcorder, it allows you to take self portraits or even difficult angled shots. In addition there are many features; filters and effects, allowing you to take complete control over the exposures, picture mode options, flash variations, multi-shot, brightness control, white balance, color effects, and metering. Along with imaging, enjoy a wide array of features including VCAST video service, MP3 music player, and Bluetooth connectivity amongst others. VCAST is a subscription-based video streaming and download service. With VCAST, video clips as well as News and Entertainment Channels are available live on your Samsung A970. Built-in is a whopping 60 MB of storage. The MP3 player enables you to Rewind, Play / Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. The stereo headset provides calm private listening. For those who would rather enjoy music in a crowd, dual external speakers located on the front, play loud and clear stereo sound. The A970 also features advanced speech recognition technology from VoiceSignal which allows you to issue a variety of commands such as checking the battery life or signal strength, dictating text messages, and even dialing numbers .The Samsung A970 also includes JAVA software making it possible to play exciting and new 3D games. The Samsung A970 is a feature-packed mobile phone which is also well-designed. Equipped with a range of features attracting a varied target audience, the Samsung A970 is a top-class phone.