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Electrovaya Scribbler Tablet PC SC 3100 Premium - Pentium M 778 / 1.6 GHz LV - Centrino - RAM : 768 MB - HD : 60 GB - 802.11a/b/g - fingerprint reader - 12.1

Electrovaya Scribbler Tablet PC SC 3100 Premium - Pentium M 778 / 1.6 GHz LV - Centrino - RAM : 768 MB - HD : 60 GB - 802.11a/b/g - fingerprint reader - 12.1" TFT
Manufacturer: Electrovaya
Product Type: CE

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Experience the mobility, reliability, and versatility of a Scribbler 3100 Tablet PC! Mobile professional who demand superior performance now have a wireless computing solution that is both powerful and convenient. Now you can choose to handwrite notes, convert speech to text, and access files from the most remote of locations.

Average customer rating: 3.0

A640 needs help
Good basic camera/bluetooth phone
Depends on the User's Expectations
Hooked on buying this the second I saw it
Beauty and the Beast

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Samsung A640 Phone (Sprint)

Manufacturer: Sprint
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000GWJRBK

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Amazon.com Product Description

With the Samsung A640, you get support for Sprint's Ready Link walkie-talkie feature, which makes it easy to instantly communicate with anyone on a Ready Link capable phone. When you add that to speaker independent voice dialing, a speakerphone, Bluetooth, a VGA camera, and a big color screen, you've got a powerful tool for mobile productivity. On top of all that, this phone has a unique look that's sure to turn heads.

Design
The A640's handsome clamshell form factor houses an internal 128 x 160, 65,000-color display. There's also a supplementary, 80 x 64 OLED multi-color display that displays call information, battery life, time of day, signal strength and more. Above this display you'll find the phone's VGA camera unit. An extendable antenna is located on the top right side of the phone, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button above the handset's dial pad. The Ready Link service is operated by a button on the left side of the phone-- walkie-talkie style. A 2.5 mm headset jack is also provided, as is a USB data port. The A640 also sports an internal antenna, so there's nothing to snag in your pocket.

Calling Features
The phone's built-in address book allows you to assign up to 300 entries, each storing five numbers. You can customize your caller ID by linking a downloaded image or one of your photos to a specific phone number in your contact list. Likewise, you can associate callers with specific ringtones. And speaking of ringtones, the phone supports polyphonic (32-chord) melodic ring tones, as well as a vibrating alert. The A640's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911 (where available). Perhaps most importantly for users in rural areas, the A640 is a tri-mode phone, meaning it can operate on Sprint's digital PCS network, as well as analog networks that serve many outlying areas.

Hands-free operation of the phone is easy with the built-in speakerphone, while speaker independent voice dialing allows you to speak the names of your most important contacts and call them instantaneously. There's no voice training involved. Just speak a contact and dial it. Meanwhile, The A640's Ready Link feature lets you enjoy the convenience of quick, walkie-talkie style communication at the touch of a button with one or several Ready Link users anywhere you go (Sprint PCS Ready Link service charges apply). And lastly, because the A640 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The A640 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and picture messages. 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 email and text messaging users. You can also use an optional USB cable to provide wireless Internet and email access to your PC.

The phone also supports PCS Vision email and instant messaging capabilities. Sprint PCS Vision transforms the wireless experience from something that's simply functional into something visual, entertaining and highly personalized. MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Instant Messenger are all supported by Sprint's PCS Vision service. PCS Vision mobile Web services let you check out sports scores, get your seven-day forecast, check your flight status, and stay up to date with the latest news. You'll also experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the A640 including a calendar, a calculator, and an alarm clock. A voice recorder lets you record up to five minutes of voice memos for later retrieval. Additionally, if your phone is ever lost, stolen, damaged or replaced, you can use Sprint's optional Wireless Backup service to restore your contact information quickly and easily.

Imaging and Entertainment
As mentioned, the A640 features a built-in VGA still camera with brightness and white balance control, as well as a self-timer. The phone lets you choose from a variety of pre-set images to customize your display and make it unique to you. With PCS Vision's wireless download service, you can reflect your interests with thousands of pictures of your favorite TV characters, sports teams, celebrities, urban artwork, and more. You can also download games like Tetris and Pac-Man for hours of fun.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung SPH-A640 weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 3.6 x 1.8 x .9 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.8 hours of digital talk time and 168 hours of standby time. It runs on the AMPS 850/CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

A640 needs help.......2007-06-02

I changed phones when adding my mother to my account. At first, I liked this phone, but the more and more I use it, I wish I would have kept my other phone. One bothersome thing: when I receive a call, the phone displays the wrong time - displays the time of the last call received or made. You have to turn the phone on and off to clear the memory or something. Another problem: one does not have the ability to tailor the hot keys on this phone as you can with other models. I'm stuck with this phone until I reach my anniversary date and can trade it in. :(

Good basic camera/bluetooth phone.......2007-05-27

I've had this phone since December. It is a good solid phone. I never have dropped calls, my battery lasts forever and the bluetooth does work. I have had not a problem with anything on this phone.

Technically this is an average phone. Still the old Sprint internet, not the fast EVDO, no music player, inputting letters/words for texting has a delay, slightly. If you don't need or want any of these things then this is the phone for you, that's why I just bought the Sanyo M1 and am giving this phone to mom. :) Perfect for her, except she said she wanted Sprint TV, which u can't get on this phone....but beggars can't be choosers, right?! :) It's also pretty, the display on the outside is blue, and I like how small it is.

Depends on the User's Expectations.......2007-04-21

I've had about a dozen different Sprint phones, and I can honestly say that I'm severely biased in favor of the Samsung models. Needless to say I was overjoyed when I found my beloved Samsung had made this sleek, stylish phone that was Ready-Link compatible.

Although Samsung phones tend to have better overall call clarity, Sanyo tends to make phones with a better external speaker - and this phone certainly does little to diffuse that line of thinking (although the A920 completely changes that). The A640 is one of the first and few Samsung attempts at Ready-Link. This is where things get complicated: The speakerphone is the same speaker used for ring tones and Ready-Link calls. So not only are the ring tones muddy and distorted, the RLink calls often end in the other party saying "forget it, I'll just call you". Samsung's lack of experience with RLink is quite noticeable, and it doesn't just end with the call clarity. For some reason, this phone continuously seems to reconnect to RLink. Even when the "Connecting..." window has closed, you often find yourself stuck at another "Please Wait" box when you're trying to make a phone call. The end result is a wait from 6-14 seconds just to make a phone call. Although I like this phone overall, it also suffers from about a half dozen other small shortcomings. None of which are deal breakers by themselves, but collectively this phone can began to annoy anyone:

*From time to time the phone randomly powers off, and the cause is uncertain.
*Menu lacks clarity when even compared to phones that were previously in the same price class (Samsung VI660 comes to mind.)
*Phone sometimes has a random bug, where redialing a number on your recent calls list will also cause the number to be shown as a recent incoming call.
*I understand that the external LCD is monochrome, but the phone doesn't offer any configurability for it whatsoever.
*Camera picture quality is mediocre, and not for those who like sharp focus.
*Phone camera lacks camcorder functionality, and even lacks a basic flash.
*Bluetooth functionality is greatly exaggerated. Other than headset usage, features and functions are locked, only supporting Sprint's phone backup (which isn't free).

In all fairness, all opinions are based on comparisons to other phones in the same price class as the A640. I should also note that this phone is fairly light, with a great battery life. If that's the only thing that matters to you, you'd be better off with the Samsung A580 anyways. The A580 is just as light as the A640, and it feels slightly more solid than the A640. In addition to that, the absence of a camera (which is virtually useless on the A640 anyways) rids you of any problems when entering buildings that don't allow camera phones.

If you need a little more from your phone, I'd strongly suggest you go with either the Samsung A920 or the Sanyo SCP-8400. Power Vision support and a microSD card slot helps to greatly improve the long-term usefulness of those phones over the previous two mentioned.

Hooked on buying this the second I saw it.......2007-02-28

First, let me say that I don't know what all the people below me who are giving this phone a bad review are complaining about; I purchased this phone after dealing with a year of crappy phone activity from the free phone I opted for when I originally signed on to Sprint and am more than satisfied. I was also sick of seeing all the RAZRs in everyone's hands, so I decided to go with something a little different.

This phone is pretty much all that I need in a phone right now, as it has a sleek, beautiful black design (I love the blue font on the "hidden" outer OLED display), excellent antenna strength (which my previous phone had none), and all the utilitarian features that I have come to use over the years. The speakerphone capabilities are very clear and easy to access, and I appreciate the fact that because the speaker button is on the outside of the phone, that they put a lock on it when the phone is closed to prevent accidental use. The menu systems are concise and easy to use and have no lag, unlike some other high-tech phones that take a second or two to scroll through each option, or furthermore to even activate your selection.

I have experienced a few nuisances with this phone however, though they are minor. Occasionally when the phone is in my pocket, something will cause the phone to turn off. This rarely happens, but it's rather mysterious when it does; i'm thinking something I do causes the battery to shift somehow and disconnect from the pins in the back. Also sometimes when I am texting and recieve a call or another message, my current text disappears when I go back into the message I was writing. The included voice-command software, while great for dialing numbers without having to punch a bunch of keys or map quick-dial contacts, can also require a bit of because it doesn't seem to be the most accurate recognition system at times.

Other than the aforementioned above problems, this phone has been more than worth the investment. Great balance of useful features and style!

Beauty and the Beast.......2007-01-31

I've had phones of my own, and toiled with many friends, so I would say I'm pretty seasoned. The phone may seem to be fairly functional, and due to its sleek exterior, may seem a good phone choice. Think again. Here I've tried to thoroughly depict the issues I face with the phone. Granted though, I do use the phone a lot.

The Pro's:
* The Phone looks nifty. I love it for that.
* The outside display is neat.
* The reception is overall acceptable.
* The texting is easy
* If you get a call or text while texting, phone allows you to return to your text easily.

The Con's
* LCD stays on way too long when on the charger and the phone is closed
* When I text the lit numbers go dark after a time, and I can't seem em at night
* The phone powers off
* I'll go to make a call, press talk, place phone to my ear only to be met with silence. No call going out, no nothing. Just the main menu....
* The phone tells me to "please wait" sometimes when I try to access the text menu or phonebook.
* The amount of texts in my inbox I can hold has gone from 100 to 82... And every once in awhile drops a few more numbers. About a month ago the number dropped to about 78 and all incoming/outgoing/missed calls and texts were erased. That sucked.
* I always accidentally hit the Ready Link key
* I somehow back-out of texts rapidly while trying to change letter style.
* Sometimes while in service, I will be texting, and suddenly discontinue to receive responses. If I make a call though, I get a mad rush of all the texts, as if the call itself is "re-connecting" me to sprint.

I'm sure there is more, but I have recently learned that sprint itself is recognizing the errors in this model, and are offering trade ins. I am going to receive a Razor, or equivalent, for $50 trade in fee. Check your local stores. Mention the recognition. But watch out, any flaw in the phone caused by you, and they'll pin it all on you.

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