Samsung SGH-C417

The Samsung SGH-C417 is a very impressive model of Samsung's success in the mobile phone market. The C417 is a very compact model that demonstrates how all the "bells and whistles" from many products could end up in one place. The C417 has the looks, technology, and sturdy reliability to get the job done for whatever the user demands, and the specifics of what the C417 has to offer are discussed below.

Samsung SGH-C417 Features

The C417 weighs in at a small, but efficient 81 grams. The phone has a cool black exterior with very little silver making it look very sleek and professional, yet cool. It adheres to Samsung's traditional "clamshell" shape, while providing the user with a very thin body that is easy to store in chargers, pockets, or wherever the phone is desired. The dimensions for the phone are 93 X 17 mm, which gives the user a compact, but sturdy piece of equipment to hold on to.

The C417 comes equipped with both external and internal LCD screens, which are good for determining those calling, viewing texts and incoming messages, and also keeping track of the time. The internal screen has a pixel size of 128 X 160, while the external is capable of a 4-level grayscale LCD that has a pixel size of 96 X 96. The phone also comes complete with digital TTY/TTD program compatibility for the hard of hearing, an alarm, a ringer identification system, a calendar, and a calculator. The phone also comes with Java software that allows it to run and download many programs other phones cannot. The C417 comes with its own custom games and graphics, which can also be upgraded due to the Java software. The C417 also comes to the user with the capability to talk through wireless Internet via WAP technology, which is a higher edition of the regular WAP software used to connect to wireless internet. The C417 not only comes equipped with GPS satellite location technology, but it comes specially equipped with GPS A technology, which means that the phone determines location by working together with the provider, which uses satellite data to pinpoint specific places and landmarks. The phone is also equipped with all of the latest Bluetooth technology, while containing the ability to use USB drives for saving or uploading files, and browse on certain programs. The C417 also has 2.4 MB of internal flash memory, which is essential for programs, pictures, and other items that use optimal memory.

The C417 equips the user with many different options for ring tones, and is able to download almost all of them. The phone comes with the ability to play many different polyphonic chords, which most downloadable rings possible. The phone also comes with it's own library of custom ring tones, specific only to Samsung's latest line of cellular hardware, but even more so with the C417. The phone contains the standard vibration function, which is ideal for quiet environments like libraries and theatres. The phone has the ability to perform the standard voice-dialing task, but becomes even more impressive with its ability to take voice memos from the user, and also the voice control function, which are ideal in the business environment for personal notes, reminders, or any other information the user might need. The C417 also contains independent speaker technology that allows anyone to use the voice dialing service, as long as they enter the right name. The C417 provides only the best in audio entertainment features. The C417's unique camera has the ability to take still pictures with a basic VGA camera. The camera has a modest resolution of 640 X 820 pixels. The phone aso has the speaker phone function, which comes in handy when trying to communicate during a task, or with more than one person. The always necessary up and down keys are located on the left of the phone, by the camera, while the speaker phone keys can be found near on the right side of the phone.

Samsung SGH-C417 Performance

The performance capabilities of a cell phone can be a very big factor in persuading a user to purchase the product, but usually, the most important factor when making a purchase, is the ability of the phone to perform the everyday necessary tasks that any phone absolutely must perform. The C417 has no problem attracting users with a talk-time battery life of up to 5.00 hours, while having a standby lifetime of 240 hours (10 days). Another interesting and modern feature that is increasingly found on cell phones is the ability to carry a GPS signal, which is ideal for travel situations. The phone supports both English and Spanish languages, which is a must in today's modern society. The C417 carries the CDMA 850 band (800/850), which has become the standard among most company's choices for communication. The phone book of the C417 is able to contain up to 500 names, which is levels above phones only able to handle 99 names in a phone book.

Samsung gives the consumer a plethora of options for accessories compatible with the C417 mobile phone. The travel adapter and travel charger are products that are easy to carry while still being able to adequately carry out the task at hand. The lithium ion battery is the best Samsung has to offer, and offers a very sustainable energy source for the C417. The Over-the-Ear, hands-free set is comparable to any of the other products used by other phones, but is unrivaled at providing comfort during an important conversation. Not only are the standard over-the-ear sets offered, but the Bluetooth ones are offered as well. The standard leather cases in various colors and styles are also available for the C417, with no shortage of fitted cases especially for this phone.

Headphones are also a necessary accessory to consider when purchasing the C417, due to its inability to efficiently produce ring tones and other quality sounds.

The SGH-C417 is a higher-end model of what Samsung can bring to the luxury phone market, while still keeping it simple. The C417 has basic colors and operations, but it is the combination of all of these qualities that sets it far apart from the competition.