Samsung may have been thinking of a reliable, rugged phone worthy for military use and it looks like the Samsung SGH-a657 is the perfect fit. Built like a brick and shaped like one too, the SGH-a657 is one tough phone and it looks like it could take quite a few blows. It is certified to meet military specifications for dust, shock and vibration as well as heat and cold, which only means that it can handle anything you can dish out. It even has a built-in flashlight, just in case you drop the keys of your military vehicle along the way.
Boasting of a rugged bar design, a rubberized grip, and belt clip, the Samsung SGH-a657’s features are also respectable. There’s no camera, but you get 3G, push-to-talk, Bluetooth, and GPS. With a Bluetooth headset and the a657, you can go hands-free and wireless while with the push-to-talk, you can connect with up to six co-workers simultaneously. And with the AT&T navigator, you may never ask for directions again. The a657 and AT&T navigator give you audible turn-by-turn directions and driving maps to wherever you want to go, whether it’s a quick trip or a road trip.
You can enjoy listening to your favorite music because the Samsung SGH-a657 comes with 128MB of internal memory. If you think, it’s not enough; the expandable microSD card support will cover it. It has also a hefty 1,000-contact phonebook with room in each entry for six phone numbers, an email address, an instant messaging handle, and notes.
The Samsung SGH-a657 will be available soon as AT&T has declared, but pricing has not been announced.
