Samsung SGH-A657 photos
The Samsung SGH-A657 has a rugged design with a respectable feature set. Call quality is great, but streaming video quality is unimpressive.
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Samsung SGH-A657
The Samsung SGH-A657 is shaped like a brick, and built like one, too.
Samsung SGH-A657
The SGH-A657's display is bright. Rubber sidings run up and down either spine.
Samsung SGH-A657
The SGH-A657's shell is a tough plastic, but it's covered in a thin rubbery material.
Samsung SGH-A657
On the left spine is the orange push-to-talk button.
Samsung SGH-A657
The SGH-A657 has tactile controls and keypad buttons.
Samsung SGH-A657
The SGH-A657 has a sturdy, yet comfortable feel in the hand.
Samsung SGH-A657
The SGH-A657 is a bit hefty, but it fits easily into a bag.
Samsung SGH-A657
The SGH-A657's battery cover has a locking mechanism.
Samsung SGH-A657
The SGH-A657 has a bright flashlight on its top end.
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