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Samsung SGH-A117 cell phone
Samsung SGH-A117
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/22/13 04:56:56
 
 
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• Mobile Phone • Folder (flip) • GSM
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (3)
 
Published
Jul 26, 2007
Editor Rating
3.0/5
Samsung SGH-A117 Overview & User Reviews - Cell Phones - CNET Reviews
The Samsung SGH-A117 has a compact, user-friendly design and offers good call quality...It also has a very impressive battery life....The Samsung SGH-A117's speakerphone quality was unremarkable...Also, the casing felt a tad flimsy....The SGH-A117 features a monochrome external display...The handset's main display supports 65,000 colors...
Published
Jun 6, 2012
 
 
Low Price Samsung a117 Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $35 Airtime Included
A great choice for those seeking an uncomplicated communications partner, the Samsung A117 gives you high-quality phone calls and has just enough built-in fun and personalization to make this phone your own...With the Pick Your Plan option, you'll set up monthly, automatic payments with your credit/debit card or checking account...Under the clamshell, the Samsung A117...
Published
Nov 30, 2007
 
 
PhoneNews.com 2-Month Giveaway XI: Samsung A117 (AT&T) Rebooted | PhoneNews.com
The Samsung A117 is an excellent backup phone, and really needs no introduction...You must reply to our requests for your contact information to confirm you are a winner, within four days of our initial attempts to contact you...One response to “PhoneNews.com 2-Month Giveaway XI: Samsung A117 (AT&T), Rebooted...
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USER REVIEWS (14)
 
Retrevo analyzed
44 user reviews
 
(3.15 out of 5)
Average rating
from 3
reviews
2.3/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Samsung a117 Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $35 Airtime...
"To start out with, this phone seems to have good mechanical design..."

"However I agree with the reviewer who said the reception is not good..."

"I am not supposed to be in as good of a T-Mobile area but actually I do get a little better reception with it on T-Mobile, at least outdoors..."

Average rating
from 9
reviews
3.2/5
Samsung SGH-A117 Overview & User Reviews - Cell Phones - CNET Reviews
"It's not the end of the world, the call is good otherwise, but it could be clearer..."

"Overall, it's not bad for the price if all you're doing is making phone calls..."

"Good battery life Satisfactory call quality Ringtone audibility Can't change text tone & volume Icon-only menu - no list Proprietary headset/charging port Battery cover secureness My main complaint is that I often don't hear the ringtone..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
3.4/5
Samsung SGH-A117 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone - Speakerphone Black at TigerDirect.com
"Phone does not pick up good at all..."

"It is very good for it's price..."

"I would recommend it to friends..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
8.0/10
AT & T Samsung SGH-a117 review
"by Cheryl Miller TRUSTWORTHY I recently purchase the AT&T Samsung SGH-a117 at a local discount store..."

"For those that are interested in using the web, this phone also has the capability of allowing you to connect the internet..."

"If there was one drawback about this phone, I would state it is that it does not contain a camera or video capabilities..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
3.5/5
Samsung A117 Jayhawk Unlocked GSM Cell Phone | Overstock.com
"I have purchased 6 different unlocked GSM Cell Phones from Overstock.Com and this is the only phone I have not been happy with..."

"If you are looking for an unlocked GSM phone, my advice is NOT-THIS-ONE! The biggest problem is poor reception..."

"I bought this phone for my mom for Mother's Day and she loved and so did I no complaints here thanks verstock..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
2.5/5
Samsung A117 Cell Phone Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews - Epinions.com
"small, very light, affordable, good battery life dismal reception, grainy screen, horrendous voice quality, laughable speaker phone, extremely counter-intuitive Summary: I purchased this phone as a replacement for my Moto Razr which was involved in an unfortunate drunken accident..."

"Though this is actually an AT&T GoPhone, which is a no contract prepaid type of deal, I just swapped in my old SIM card..."

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Average rating
from 22
reviews
3.4/5
Best Buy - AT&T GoPhone Samsung a117 No-Contract Cell Phone - Black customer reviews...
"Screen is good size and in color..."

"The battery life is also pretty good..."

"Good Signal Strength Can't Download Music Ringtones This is a good basic phone..."

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