AT and T and Samsung today have announced the availability of the Samsung SGH-a717, a clamshell-style phone, on June 4, and the SGH-a727, a bar-style phone that will be available in the coming weeks. Both devices offer a rich multimedia experience in an ultra-slim form factor.

The a717 (12.9 mm) and a727 (8.9 mm) are currently the slimmest 3G phones available from AT&T. They also offer a multitude of services a customer would want in a device, including AT&T Mobile Music, Cellular Video, access to MobiTV and MobiRadio, Bluetooth technology, a microSD memory card slot and multiple messaging options.

The phones will also support AT&T's forthcoming Video Share service, launching this summer. Video Share allows users to add a live, one-way video stream to a standard voice call, allowing the called party to view what the caller is seeing during a voice call. Both customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.

AT&T Mobile Music features connectivity that allows customers to use Napster or Yahoo! Music to load music onto the devices, and also includes Music ID, XM Radio, music videos, The Buzz music news portal, and more.

Fact sheet for the Samsung SG-a727

FEATURES
? Bluetooth Wireless Technology
? Video and Audio Streaming
? MP3 Player
? Wireless Internet Express
? Java Support for application download
? Messaging Service
- 2-Way Short Message Service
- Multimedia Message Service
- AOL, Windows Live and Yahoo Instant Messaging
? Personal Organizer (Calendar, Calculator, Currency Converter, Tasks, Note)
? T-9 Easy Text input for English and Spanish
? Email
? Speakerphone
? Games
? Download Capabilities
- Tone & Image Download
- Downloadable Ring Tones
? Network Initiated Time Zone
? Vibration Alert
? 64 Note Polyphonic Music Tones/MP3 Music Tones
? Any Key Answer
? Headset Jack
? Backlit Keypad Control Options
? Emergency Calls (with or without SIM card)
? Battery Charge Indicator
? Low Battery Notification
? Signal Strength Indication
? No Service / In Use Indication
? Incoming Call Indication
? Missed Call Indication
? Soft Keys For Menu Navigation
? Call Timers
? Mute Functions (Speaker)
? Keypad and LCD Backlight Control
? Multi-lingual Text Display (English, French, Spanish)
? Alarm
? World Time
? Tip Calculator

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
? Quad-Band:GSM 1900/850/900/1800 MHz
? Dual-Band: UMTS 1900/850MHz
? Dimensions: 4.5? x 1.98? x 0.35?
? Weight: 2.82 ounces
? Single Display: 220x176 Pixel, TFT, 65K Color
? Charging Time: Up to 3.0 hours
? Talk Time: Up to 4 hours
? Standby Time: Up to 250 hours
? Security: Call Restriction

MEMORY
? Internal Phone Book
- Non-Volatile
- Holds 1000 Alphanumeric Entries Plus SIM Card Memory (Up To 250 Additional Names/Numbers)
- Supports up to 40 Digits, 16 Characters
- 8 One-Touch Dialing Numbers
? Last 20 Incoming, Outgoing and Missed Call Logs
? Multimedia
- 30 MB Shared MP3 Player and Camera

INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL DIGITAL CAMERA
? Multiple Resolutions
- 1280X1024
- 800X600
- 640X480
- 320X240
- 240X180
? 4x Digital Zoom
? Multi-shot (6, 9 or 15 shot at Normal, Low or High Speed)
? Self Timer (3, 5 or 10 seconds)
? Brightness Adjustment
? Audio and Video Clips
- Up to 1 hour of audio
- Up to 1 hour of video

CALL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES
? Voice Mail
? Last 20 Outgoing, 20 Incoming, and 20 Missed Number Redial
? Pause Dialing
? Call List
? Phone Number Storage, Retrieval and Dialing
? Automatic Redial
? Caller ID
? Call Forwarding
? Call Waiting
? Three-Way Calling
? Conference Call (1+5)

ACCESSORIES
? Standard Lithium Ion Battery
? Travel Charger
? Hands-Free Car Kit
? Car Power Charger
? Hands-Free Stereo Headset
? Data Kit
? Leather Case

STANDARD PACKAGE CONTENTS
? Handset
? Standard Lithium Ion Battery
? Travel Charger
? User Guide
? Quick Start Guide
? Parental Controls Insert
? Napster Music Insert

Fact sheet for the Samsung SGH-a717

FEATURES
? Bluetooth Wireless Technology
? Video and Audio Streaming
? MP3 Player
? Wireless Internet Express
? Java Support for application download
? Messaging Service
- 2-Way Short Message Service
- Multimedia Message Service
- AOL, Windows Live and Yahoo Instant Messaging
? Personal Organizer (Calendar, Calculator, Currency Converter, Tasks, Note)
? T-9 Easy Text input for English and Spanish
? Email
? Speakerphone
? Games
? Download Capabilities
- Tone & Image Download
- Downloadable Ring Tones
? Network Initiated Time Zone
? Vibration Alert
? 64 Note Polyphonic Music Tones/MP3 Music Tones
? Any Key Answer
? Headset Jack
? Backlit Keypad Control Options
? Emergency Calls (with or without SIM card)
? Battery Charge Indicator
? Low Battery Notification
? Signal Strength Indication
? No Service / In Use Indication
? Incoming Call Indication
? Missed Call Indication
? Soft Keys For Menu Navigation
? Call Timers
? Mute Functions (Speaker)
? Keypad and LCD Backlight Control
? Multi-lingual Text Display (English, French, Spanish)
? Alarm
? World Time

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
? Quad-Band:GSM 1900/850/900/1800 MHz
? Dual-Band: UMTS 1900/850MHz
? Dimensions: 4.1? x 2.12? x 0.5?
? Weight: 3.29 ounces
? Dual Display: External OLED, Internal 240X320 Pixel, TFT, 262K Color Display Internal
? Charging Time: Up to 3.0 hours
? Talk Time: Up to 4 hours
? Standby Time: Up to 250 hours
? Security: Call Restriction

MEMORY
? Internal Phone Book
- Non-Volatile
- Holds 1000 Alphanumeric Entries Plus SIM Card Memory (Up To 250 Additional Names/Numbers)
- Supports up to 40 Digits, 16 Characters
- 8 One-Touch Dialing Numbers
? Last 20 Incoming, Outgoing and Missed Call Logs
? Multimedia
- 50 MB Shared MP3 Player and Camera

INTEGRATED 2.0 MEGAPIXEL DIGITAL CAMERA
? Multiple Resolutions
- 1600X1200
- 1280X960
- 800X600
- 640X480
- 320X240
- 240X180
? 4x Digital Zoom
? Multi-shot (6, 9 or 15 shot at Normal, Low or High Speed)
? Self Timer (3, 5 or 10 seconds)
? Brightness Adjustment
? Audio and Video Clips
- Up to 1 hour of audio
- Up to 1 hour of video

CALL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES
? Voice Mail
? Last 20 Outgoing, 20 Incoming, and 20 Missed Number Redial
? Pause Dialing
? Call List
? Phone Number Storage, Retrieval and Dialing
? Automatic Redial
? Caller ID
? Call Forwarding
? Call Waiting
? Three-Way Calling
? Conference Call (1+5)

ACCESSORIES
? Standard Lithium Ion Battery
? Travel Charger
? Hands-Free Car Kit
? Car Power Charger
? Hands-Free Stereo Headset
? Data Kit
? Leather Case

STANDARD PACKAGE CONTENTS
? Handset
? Standard Lithium Ion Battery
? Travel Charger
? User Guide
? Quick Start Guide
? Parental Controls Insert
? Napster Music Insert

Pricing and Availability
The SGH-a717 is available June 4 through select AT&T retail locations, formerly Cingular Wireless, or via www.att.com/wireless. The SGH-a727 will be available soon. The a717's and a727's suggested retail price is $149.99 and $99.99 respectively, after a two-year contract activation and a $50 mail-in rebate.

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