Samsung M520 Phone, Silver (Sprint)

Key features include stereo Bluetooth, memory card slot, music player, EV-DO high-speed data, and a megapixel camera. This CDMA phone has the same features as the M510, but in a thinner slider form factor.

You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send e-mail, and access files from a server (requires Phone As Modem Service Plan).

The 1.3-megapixel camera can capture still images in four resolutions and three quality settings. You'll be able to follow all the live play-by-play action with the Live Game Center for both pro and college football games, as well as stay on top of the pro football draft with a Live Draft Tracker and in-depth analysis and bios on nearly 500 top prospects. You can assign one of the preloaded polyphonic ringtones (as well as optional downloadable polyphonic and real-music ringers) and a photo to a contact for instant recognition of incoming calls. Offering a growing selection of more than 1.6 million songs, the store provides you two copies of each song--one for the phone and another for the PC, as well as the ability to burn songs to a CD using Windows Media Player. Text Message without typing. This comprehensive video service combines high-quality streaming audio and video from channels including ABC, The Weather Channel, Fox Sports, E!, CNN, The Discovery Channel, and more.

This phone also provides access to Sprint Football Live--free for any phone with a data plan. Save your songs to a memory card with a capacity that's right for you.

This GPS-enabled phone provides optional access to Sprint Navigation for driving directions on your mobile phone--by voice and onscreen. Access by texting "FOOTBALL" to 7777 on the handset to download Sprint Football Live from Sprint Digital Lounge (standard text messaging and data rates apply).

The Sprint Music Store enables you to buy, download, and then jam out wherever you are with new songs or old favorites. This package includes a 64 MB microSD card to get you started listening to your favorite tunes and saving photos while on the go. Where coverage is available, EV-DO connectivity provides average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps, with peak rates up to 2 Mbps. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO frequencies. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, direct printing to PictBridge compatible printers, Bluetooth for hands-free communication and stereo music streaming, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time. The phone has a small 16 MB user accessible memory, which can be expanded via optional microSD memory cards up to 4 GB in size.

The phonebook can store up to 500 contacts, with each entry providing room for up to five phone numbers, an e-mail address, Web URL, and notes. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity 1.2, and includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and file transfer. It also features a 2x digital zoom, brightness and white balance controls, night shot mode for low-light situations, multiple shutter sounds (with silent mode), and a self-timer. And it's easy to find restaurants, banks, cafes, hotels and more from over 10 million points of interest across the U.S.

Sprint's On Demand service provides up-to-date information on sports, weather, news, money and more customized to the your zip code The M520 also features a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, and microSD expansion to 4 GB.Phone Features The slider-style Samsung M520 has a 2.1-inch screen (176 x 220-pixel resolution and 262K color depth) that sits above a five-way navigation pad that's complemented by send/end keys and soft navigation buttons. You can also edit images on the phone (crop, rotate) and add one of five fun frames. The phone also captures video clips with sound, and you can shoot video for as long as you have available memory or cap it at 30 seconds for sending via messaging.

Other features include:

• SMS Voice and Text Messaging: Instantly send and receive SMS Text Messages across the room or across the country, anywhere in the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Additionally, you can connect the phone to a PictBridge-compatible printer for direct printing (without having to save it to your PC first). Along the way, turn-by-turn directions will be announced in a clear voice and displayed on your phone. Send voice messages to any mobile phone or e-mail address.
• Live Search for Sprint, powered by Microsoft, provides easy access to directory information on-the-go, GPS-enabled directions, interactive maps and one-touch click to call access
• Wireless Backup to manage contacts list in the event that the phone is lost, stolen or damaged
• WAP 2.0 web browser
• T9 predictive text entry
• 72-chord polyphonic ringtones, vibration alert
• Bilingual user interface (English, Spanish)
• Downloadable content (wallpapers, ringtones, games)
• USB connectivity with mass storage capabilities

Vital Statistics The Samsung M520 weighs 2.75 ounces and measures 4 x 2 x 0.5 inches. The phone also offers a 98-number speed dial and display of the last 20 incoming/outgoing/missed calls.

hands-free communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. Shoot and share your digital photos instantly with Sprint Picture Mail (additional charges applicable). The M520 is also a great choice for a cellular audio player, with access to the Sprint Music Store for over-the-air downloads and wide multiformat support for loading your music onto optional microSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size). With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. The face smoothly slides up to reveal the alpha-numeric keypad. For example, Sprint Navigation will say, "Go 1.2 miles and turn right on Elm Street." As you approach the turn, you will hear, "Turn right on Elm Street." Sprint Navigation also provides proactive traffic alerts with one click re-routing. The smooth sliding Samsung M520 is easily pocketable at just 2.75 ounces.Sprint Service Supporting the EV-DO high-speed data standard, this phone enables you to download and stream high-quality video, straight onto your phone. With Sprint TV, you can make your cell phone your always-on source for news, weather, sports and more. This device is backwards compatible to 1XRTT technology in areas where EV-DO is not yet available. This Samsung M520 slider phone for Sprint makes it easy for you to access the Web, find local restaurants, watch live television, download your favorite songs, send text messages or use GPS to find your way to new destinations. In addition to fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, you'll enjoy GPS navigation capabilities for accessing the optional Sprint Navigation turn-by-turn direction service as well as access to Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time.