Samsung Eternity™
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Samsung Eternity™ (AT&T) Detail
With a sleek black and chrome design and a vibrant 3.2 inch touchscreen, the Samsung Eternity™ is the perfect choice for those craving a great multimedia experience. Watch videos, take pictures, send messages, and play games on th 240 x 400 touchscreen display with vibration feedback, an on-board accelerometer, and a 3.5mm headset jack. The 3.0 MP camera takes bright, clear photos and allows for up to 60 minutes of video recording. The Samsung Eternity features an intuitive new Touchwiz interface with a customizable Widget toolbar, providing instant access to your favorite functions. This 3G-enabled phone supports a full HTML browser, AT&T Navigator for voice-guided GPS, and AT&T Mobile TV for mobile broadcast television. For a full multimedia experience, the Samsung Eternity™ will not disappoint.
Samsung Eternity™ (AT&T)
- 3.2 inch Touchscreen (240X400, 256K colors)
- Integrated 3.0 Megapixel Camera
- On-the-go IM and E-mail
- Full HTML Browser
- Bluetooth Stereo Music
- 3.5mm Headset Jack
- 3G Data Capable (compatible with AT&T Navigator, AT&T Mobile TV, and Video Share, etc.)
- MicroSD Expansion to 8GB
Included Accessories
- Lithium ion battery
- Compact wall charger
- Manual
- Software CD
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How is mobile TV different from CV?
Jun 23rd, 2009
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How is mobile TV different from CV?
Jun 23rd, 2009
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I'm not sure I get the difference; is Mobile TV actual live TV Is it regular network TV?
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Mobile TV
Mobile TV uses a nonstandard bit of spectrum to ensure that the streaming of your favorite flicks is uninterrupted. Instead of downloading the data over AT&T’s 3-G network, the Qualcomm-developed technology operates primarily on the old UHF television band, though it does tap into the 3-G network in order to get started.
The result is that there’s virtually no buffering and programming starts up within a few seconds. On the Vu’s brilliant 3-inch screen we found picture quality to be insanely clear and frame rates to be smooth as the ice cubes in a tumbler of 30-year-old bourbon.
There are three phones that are Mobile TV capable; the Samsung Eternity, LG Vu, and Lg Invision. There are two different Mobile TV packages to choose from. Included in the $30 package is unlimited Mobile TV, Web browsing and CV mobile video along with CBS Mobile, CNN Mobile Live, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile, Fox Mobile, MTV, NBC 2Go, NBC News 2Go, Nickelodeon and PIX (Sony Pictures). The Basic Package, at $15, gives you CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC2Go, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and Pix.
Cellular Video
Like Mobile TV, Cellular Video provides you with a wide range of programming choices, including but not limited to TV to Go, News, including FOX News clips and broadcasts from CNN and NBC, Local weather forecasts in 100 cities, Sports, Entertainment, HBO MobileSM, and HBO Family MobileSM. There are many programming choices, but the downside is that you must pay an additional fee to access those services (as opposed to Mobile TV, which is all you can eat, depending on the package you select of course).
The nice thing about Cellular Video is that it is available on a much wider variety of phones; in fact any 3G capable phone that is signed up for a Data Unlimited plan has access to Cellular Video service. The Data Unlimited Package is $15 per month.
The one downside to Cellular Video is that it runs off AT&T's 3g network, and is coverage dependent. Due to the services coverage dependence, there is a chance that your CV service will buffer at times.
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Music?
Jun 23rd, 2009
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Music?
Jun 23rd, 2009
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Does the Eternity come with Music ID and is it free?
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Jun 23rd, 2009
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Jun 23rd, 2009
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Yes, the Eternity is Music ID capable. Music ID is a pay per use service that allows you to identify a song by entering #43 and putting your phone earpiece up to the song for about 15 seconds. It costs $.99 per successful song identification and is billed directly to your monthly AT&T bill.
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Touch
Jun 23rd, 2009
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Touch
Jun 23rd, 2009
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Does the Eternity have a touchscreen like can I touch it and make it work?
-steve
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Jun 23rd, 2009
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Re: Touch
Jun 23rd, 2009
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Yes, it definitely has a touchscreen. You can adjust the sensitivity of the display to best respond to your touch.
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mrs
Jun 26th, 2009
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mrs
Jun 26th, 2009
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what is the main difference in the samsung eternity and the samsung impression, the brightness of the screen?
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Jun 29th, 2009
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Jun 29th, 2009
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The biggest difference between the Eternity and the Impression is the form factor. The Eternity is a touch screen, but does not have the physical qwerty keyboard (it does have a landscape mode where you have access to a touch screen full qwerty), whereas the Impression has both a touch screen and a physical slide out qwerty keyboard.
The screen is another difference, but it's not necessarily the brightness. The Impression is equipped with an AMOLED screen, which is a next generation in LED screens. It offers similar brightness, sharpness, etc., but uses much less battery life than traditional cell phone LED's. This, obviously, translates into better battery life for the Impression overall. Of course, battery life will always vary with how you use your phone, the more you talk, fore instance, the less battery life you will have.
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music and bluetooth
Jun 28th, 2009
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music and bluetooth
Jun 28th, 2009
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Can you listen to music over the bluetooth.
-Donald
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Jun 29th, 2009
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Jun 29th, 2009
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Defintely. The Samsung Eternity supports Stereo Bluetooth. So if you have stereo Bluetooth device it should pair with the cell phone and you can start listening to music via the Bluetooth device.
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idk
Jul 1st, 2009
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idk
Jul 1st, 2009
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Does the samsung eternity have a music player?
-Lea Riley
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Jul 1st, 2009
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Yes it does have a music player. It also has a 3.5mm headset jack so you can use your own stereo headphones to listen to music on the Eternity. Additionally, it has MusicID for identifying songs heard on the radio, as well as XM Radio (to use with a subscription to the service) and Pandora.
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Gmail
Jul 1st, 2009
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Gmail
Jul 1st, 2009
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I have a gmail account, can i receive my email on this phone?
-Luke
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Jul 1st, 2009
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Re: Gmail
Jul 1st, 2009
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You should be able to access gmail on this cell phone. At the very least, you'll be able to access it through the mobile web.
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FM radio
Jul 6th, 2009
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FM radio
Jul 6th, 2009
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Does the eternity have a FM radio in it for free?
-tammy
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Jul 7th, 2009
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Re: FMradio
Jul 7th, 2009
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The Samsung Eternity does not have an FM radio. It does, however, have X/M Satellite Radio which requires a subscription.
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Data plan required with Samsung Eternity?
Jul 7th, 2009
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Data plan required with Samsung Eternity?
Jul 7th, 2009
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do you have to purchase data plan with this phone or can I continue same att plan I already have?
-je
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Jul 8th, 2009
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Re: Data plan required with Samsung Eternity?
Jul 8th, 2009
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If you are upgrading your current AT&T phone number, you will need to sign a new 2 year contract, but you do not need sign up for a data plan. Please note, if your plan is no longer available with AT&T, you will need to select a new voice plan as well.
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change screen to picture
Jul 11th, 2009
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change screen to picture
Jul 11th, 2009
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How do I change screen to show picture? How do I get missed calls or received ones?
-Audrey Lombardi
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Jul 13th, 2009
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Jul 13th, 2009
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Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image displayed on the Main screen. 1. From Idle mode, touch ? MORE?
Missed calls or received ones come up on your home screen when you miss them.
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New or refurbished?
Jul 11th, 2009
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New or refurbished?
Jul 11th, 2009
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is this phone a new one or a refurbished one?
-Sarathy Amanjee
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Jul 13th, 2009
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Jul 13th, 2009
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Every single phone sold on LetsTalk.com is brand new with a full manufacturer's warranty. LetsTalk.com does not sell refurbished equipment.
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Recommend Eternity?
Jul 13th, 2009
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Recommend Eternity?
Jul 13th, 2009
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I'm a bit "old school" and care most about voice quality, and in particular, clear, loud, speakerphone. I also want a sleek form factor and a 3 MP camera, or better. How does the Eternity stack-up? What else ight you recommend?
-Vince Franco
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Jul 13th, 2009
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The Eternity is a really nice phone, especially for the price. Extremely feature rich. Small form factor. It is really the only AT&T phone currently available that meets all of your criteria.
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Firmware upgradable; speed dial?
Jul 16th, 2009
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Firmware upgradable; speed dial?
Jul 16th, 2009
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Is the Eternity firmware upgradable? How? And does it support speed dialing? Thank you.
-Charles Schmidling
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Re: Firmware upgradable; speed dial?
Jul 17th, 2009
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Jul 17th, 2009
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Yes, the firmware can be upgraded on the Eternity, although the timing of a firmware upgrade would be dependent on Samsung. It can be done over the air generally, although you may have to go into an AT&T store. Currently, phones shipped from LetsTalk ship with the most current firmware.
Yes, it supports speed dialing. Follow the steps below:
1. From the standby screen, press Contacts
2. Press the Contacts drop down arrow, located in the top right corner, then press Favorites
3. Press Add then press the desired Contact
4. Continue step 3 until all Favorites have been added
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samsung eternity
Jul 19th, 2009
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samsung eternity
Jul 19th, 2009
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Can the phone tether to a laptop?
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Jul 20th, 2009
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Jul 20th, 2009
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No. This phone cannot tether to a laptop.
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Uploading Music
Jul 28th, 2009
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Uploading Music
Jul 28th, 2009
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Can you give a step by step on how to upload music from a laptop and put it on an Eternity?
-Kyle
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Jul 29th, 2009
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Jul 29th, 2009
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1. Open the Samsung PC Studio.
2. From the File drop-down, select Connection.
3. Verify that the device is connected to the computer via a Samsung USB cable and that USB is selected, then click Connect.
4. Click on the Multimedia Manager icon.
5. In the upper-left-hand corner, select File - Get Files - From PC.
6. Select the desired files to import into Samsung PC Studio and click Get File.
7. The selected music files will load into Samsung PC Studio.
8. To transfer the files onto the device, click File - To Phone.
9. Select the Music folder under Audio and click OK.
10. Test by playing a music file.
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Which Touchscreen Phone Should I Choose
Sep 23rd, 2009
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Which Touchscreen Phone Should I Choose
Sep 23rd, 2009
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Samsung Eternity, LG Vu or Samsung Solstice? Which is the best?
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Sep 25th, 2009
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Sep 25th, 2009
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They all have their perks, but I like the processor speed of the Eternity.
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Sep 25th, 2009
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Sep 25th, 2009
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They all have their perks, but I like the processor speed of the Eternity.
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Virtual Qwerty?
Sep 26th, 2009
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Virtual Qwerty?
Sep 26th, 2009
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does the enternity have a texting pad on the screen...?
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Sep 28th, 2009
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Sep 28th, 2009
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Yes, the Samsung Eternity has a full, virtual qwerty keyboard.
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| Cell Phone Design | |
|---|---|
| Phone Style | Candy Bar / Open Face |
| Phone Size | Standard |
| Phone Thickness | Thin |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.3 x 2.2 x 0.5 in |
| Weight (w/standard battery) | 3.88 oz |
| Keyboard Type | Virtual QWERTY / Touchscreen |
| External LCD | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Display | 240 x 400 pixels, 262K |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Multiple Colors Available | No |
| Mil-Spec/Rugged | No |
| Music, Camera & Video Features | |
|---|---|
| Music Formats Supported | MP3, AAC, Real, WAV, WMA |
| Streaming Music | Yes |
| Music ID Service | Yes |
| Headset Jack Type | Proprietary |
| Ringtones Included | Polyphonic |
| Songs as Ringtones | Yes, but editing necessary |
| FM Radio | No |
| Camera Resolution | 3+ Megapixel |
| Camera Zoom Type | Digital |
| Camera Flash | No |
| Camera Lens Type | CCD |
| Video Recorder | Yes |
| Video Formats supported | MP4, 3GP |
| Video Recording Length | determined by available memory |
| Video Playback | Yes |
| Streaming Video | Yes |
| Video Sharing | No |
| Mobile TV Technology | MediaFLO |
| Organization & Tools | |
|---|---|
| Threaded Text Messaging | No |
| Phone Book Capacity | 1000 Entries |
| Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact | No |
| Assign separate Ringtones per Contact | No |
| Contact Manager Software | N/A |
| Messaging | Text, Picture and Video Messaging |
| Instant Messaging Support | Yes |
| Email accounts supported | Not Available |
| GMail for Mobile App | Yes |
| Google Mobile App available? | Yes |
| Google Maps App available? | Yes |
| Computer Syncing | No |
| USB Cable Syncing | Yes, Cable purchased separately |
| Sync with Microsoft Outlook | No |
| Bluetooth Syncing | No |
| Wireless Contact Backup | N/A |
| Voice Recorder | 60 seconds |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Notepad | No |
| Turn by Turn Navigation | AT&T Navigator available from carrier for monthly fee |
| Cell Phone Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Manufacturer OS |
| Operating System Release Number | Not Available |
| Java-Enabled | Yes |
| BREW-Enabled | No |
| Onboard Memory | 200MB |
| Removable Memory Card - Type | Micro SD Card |
| Maximum Memory Card Capacity | 8GB SDHC |
| Removable Memory Accessibility | N/A |
| Hot Swappable Memory | No |
| Photo Caller ID | Yes |
| Push To Talk | No |
| Speakerphone | Full Duplex |
| External Volume Control | Yes |
| Service / Support | 1 Year Warranty |
| Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Voice-Activated Dialing | No |
| Language Options | English, Spanish, French |
| Hearing Aid Compliance | Not Available |
| Adjustable Font Size | No |
| Digital TTY/TTD | No |
| Battery Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Talk Time | Up to 300 mins |
| Standby Time | Up to 240 hrs |
| Type of Battery | Lithium Ion battery |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| 3G Data Capable | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Web Browser | Full HTML |
| GPS | Yes |
| GPS Type | A-GPS |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Stereo Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB Cable | No |
| USB Port Type | 18-Pin |
| IR Port | No |
| Network Technology | |
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| Technology | WCDMA 850/1900 + EGSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| Voice Frequencies | 850/1900 |
| Data Technology | GSM: GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
| Data Frequencies | 850/1900 |
| 3G | Yes |
| UMA | No |
| Data Throughput Speed | AT&T 3G up to 3.6 Mbps |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews of the Samsung Eternity™ (AT&T)
Customer Rating: 4.5
by Larry Duncan -- October 31st 2009 -- Cabot, AR
I love my Samsung Eternity a lot really like the features only thing is u have to charge it every night but I don't that at all. On a 1 to 10 rating I would give it a 10 over all!
Customer Rating: 4.5
by Robert -- October 29th 2009 -- Delray Beach, FL
Customer Rating: 3
by Lee -- October 29th 2009 -- Austin, TX
The music player function is not easy to use. Plus, it does not support other languages aside from English and Spanish.
Customer Rating: 5
by Gloria Barkhurst -- October 28th 2009 -- Massillon, OH
Everything is so easy to find. Sound is crystal clear. I am hard of hearing and I have no trouble hear my callers. Touch screen makes it so easy to text and make calls. Love It!
Customer Rating: 4.8
by Rodney L Johnson -- October 26th 2009 -- Little Rock, AR
Its Awesome!
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