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Samsung Behold t919 Phone, Brushed Espresso (T-Mobile)
 
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Product Description
An advanced touch screen phone with premium multimedia features and full web browsing capabilities, the Samsung Behold phone also supports T-Mobile's HSDPA 3G network, which provides fast web downloads and multimedia messaging.

This touchscreen-enabled phone has a large, brightly colorful 3.1 inch screen, and it includes Samsung's intuitive and easily customizable TouchWiz user interface. And you'll enjoy high-resolution photos and videos thanks to the built-in 5-megapixel camera/camcorder with flash and autofocus. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for both hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), digital audio player and FM radio, access to personal e-mail and instant messaging, and up to 5 hours of talk time.



The Behold enables fully colorful web browsing and multimedia on its 3.1-inch touchscreen display.
T-Mobile Service
The Behold operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and is compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA 3G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. This phone is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web or downloading content from the T-Mobile t-zones content portal. T-Mobile is currently rolling out its 3G network, and it expects by year's end that its high-speed data network will be available in those cities where a majority of its subscribers currently use data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.

While this phone is optimized for use with T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network, many of its functions will also work well on the moderate-speed EDGE network. If you plan to access the Internet extensively on your phone, 3G network coverage may serve you best.

Activities that work well on EDGE or 3G networks:

  • Email, instant messaging, and texting
  • Downloading ringtones, CallerTunes, wallpaper, light data files
  • Sending photographs via e-mail or picture messaging
Activities that work best on a 3G network:
  • Viewing content-heavy websites (lots of images or videos playing)
  • Viewing YouTube and other video files (they will play on EDGE, but require loading time)
  • Uploading large files (photos, videos, presentations) to sharing websites
  • Downloading large files from an e-mail or a website

Download cool new games, HiFi Ringers (real songs by today's hottest artists), MegaTones (instrumental versions of songs), and wallpapers quickly, as well as stay connected via the Web, instant messaging, and e-mail.



The TouchWiz interface has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize the way you use your phone.
Phone Features
The slim Samsung Behold smartphone delivers impressive images on it large 3-inch LCD color display (240 x 400 pixels, 262K colors) and offers haptic responsive feedback that vibrates when you press a button. For easy operation and navigation, the stylish Behold features three dedicated keys--call, end call and back--on the front of the device under the touch screen. The Behold also provides quick and easy access to a customer’s favorite features through Samsung’s innovative TouchWiz user interface, which has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize your phone. The quick and simple drag-and-drop feature provides instant access to your favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging and photos and a custom widget for myFaves.

The phone has a 180 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional microSD memory cards (up to 16 GB in size). The internal phonebook can store up to 2000 contact entries, each with multiple numbers per contact and support for caller groups as well as picture/ringer ID. You can download MP3 real-music and 72-chord polyphonic ringtones, and the phone also includes a vibrate function for when you need to keep things silent.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

The 5-megapixel autofocus camera produces crisply colorful still photos, and it features an LED flash, smile detection, shake reduction, multi-shot capabilities, brightness and white balance controls, spot metering function, and a self-timer. You can also share them with family and friends by sending them to any e-mail address, T-Mobile camera phone, or MyAlbum. The phone can also capture video clips up to QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels). The digital media player is compatible with MP3 and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ audio formats and H.264/H.263/MPEG4 video formats.



Capture great snapshots on the go with the 5-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash.
Other features include:
  • Virtual, landscape QWERTY touchpad
  • Built-in A-GPS navigation allows access to location-based applications
  • Access to personal e-mail with document viewer for attachments
  • Instant messaging via AOL, ICQ, Windows Live, and Yahoo!
  • Organizer tools: Calendar, alarm, calculator
  • Sync contact with Outlook
  • USB connectivity with USB mass storage capabilities
  • Voice dialing: Call someone with simple voice commands to keep your hands free for activities like driving.
  • Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, e-mail), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Behold weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHs GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 1700/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G frequencies.

Product Details
  • Slim touchscreen phone for full web browsing and multimedia playback; compatible with T-Mobile's 3G network
  • 5-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth stereo music streaming
  • microSD expansion to 16 GB (1 GB card included), access to personal e-mail and instant messaging
  • Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time
  • What's in the Box: handset, battery, charger, 1 GB microSD memory card, USB cable, wired stereo hands-free headset, quick start guide

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Customer Reviews
Finally T-Mobile Impresses Me!!!!!
 
Review Date: November 20, 2008
Reviewer: Dave Matthews Fan, Sunnyvale, CA USA
I have been skeptical about the touch-screen revolution, but also curious. I purchased the Samsung Behold, paid a little more than I would have ordinarily, and thought "why not at least try it?" I am more than impressed. I usually suffer from buyer's remorse thinking that I just invested in a fancy paperweight, not the case at all here!

The Behold is worth every penny! The touch-screen interface works great, even with my large fingers. The music player is of great quality and it is so easy to transfer photos and music onto the player. Soooo surprised to be this pleased with a T-Mobile phone when I have gone through too many with few features and a lack of options. This is a great introduction to the new tech for me and I am still discovering new things that it can do.
A great phone
 
Review Date: April 8, 2009
Reviewer: CW, Portland, Or
This is an excellent phone. In the past week I have owned the Blackberry Storm and took it back because it kept locking up. The Dare, a good phone but navigating through contacts is not as easy as it should be, so I took it back and left verizon for tmobile. First off go get the phone from WALMART, it is really inexpensive and you don't have to get a data plan.

Anyways, this phone is perfect for me. Screens are easy to navigate, menus are straigtforward, and my personal favorite any song you load on the phone can be used as a ringtone. The touchscreen is nice and responsive and the keys are "true" meaning if you hit L you will get an L on the screen. I have large hands(I am 6'4") and texting is not a problem. Keep in mind this is a PHONE, not a smart phone. If you plan on being on the net all the time, this might not be the phone for you.

The only draw back is that I don't think this a true 5 megapixel camera because picture quality was just okay and it takes forever to snap a shot. Fine for people sitting still, but not if you are trying to get a kid to hold a pose or trying to sneak in a picture of some local crazy person you see walking the street.
GREAT PHONE TO HAVE IF ONE CANNOT YET AFFORD THE REGULAR I-PHONE
 
Review Date: February 17, 2009
Reviewer: Iron Man,
Samsung makes awesome phones and the Behold is no exception. It is thin, compact, full of nice features. Unfortunately, this is the only touch screen phone in the T-mobile line-up that is NOT Wi-Fi so you can't really make any in-carrier comparison. I got this as an upgrade from a NOKIA 6263. I try to shy away from Samsung phones as much as I can not because they're not good but because (in my personal experience) Samsung phones probably has the weakest sounding ringer and speaker among the other brands that T-mobile carries. Compared to a NOKIA 6263 or 5300, Samsung's ringer and speaker is a one-star. FORTUNATELY for the Behold, it has improved very much. I can now hear the ringer and speaker sufficiently even in a noisy environment. Quoting what 2 reviewers here says: "Its an almost nice phone" and "Close to being flawless". This is a cool phone but for the price (and considering it is 3G), close to $400, they should have made this a Wi-Fi enabled phone. This phone is just $200 shy of the 1st generation i-Phone and at $400, Wi-Fi should have been a must for this nifty phone. I live in an area where T-Mobile signal is always strong so I have no reception problems. Call quality is great, it is clear & crisp. The functionality of the menu/navigation is another top-notch feature, it is very intuitive, not a lot of learning curve to do. The vibration feedback for the screen is very receptive, responds to confirmation when a function is working on the touch screen. The screen is sharp--very sharp indeed. The 5MP camera and the pictures it takes are very good, including videos. I have downloaded some videos on this phone and it is clear, no lag in sound or motion. The ability to put Micro-SDHC is another plus if the standard memory for this phone is not not enough for you. I also like the way you can customize the widgets, makes it look like a legitimate I-phone except that there are still a handful of applications out there that is not compatible with this phone. Overall a very nice phone to have if one cannot afford the regular Apple. Highly recommended!
FAR better than the IPhone!
 
Review Date: February 20, 2009
Reviewer: Cristy Mosher, WPB, FL
When I purchased this phone I researched for comparisons on the IPhone and the Behold. With the reviews it really only seemed as though the real difference was the cameras MegaPixels (IPhone=3mp Behold=5mp. Since the purchase of my Behold, a very close friend of mine had purchased the IPhone. I had sent her a picture one day and she told me she wasn't able to open it unless it was in an Email because "the IPhone doesn't support Multi Media Mail" WHAT?!? Thats what this phone is FOR how could it not support pictures? Even my old crappy Katana would allow me to send and receive pictures right from my phone! I also found out that the IPhone is not A2DP compatible... meaning you can not listen to the songs wirelessly on your IPhone with an A2DP bluetooth ear piece. The Behold you can! So thats just 3 basic everyday things that you would expect the precious IPhone to be able to do but No... clearly the the Behold DOMINATES the IPhone, no comparison. Aside from the comparisons with the IPhone, I have ZERO complaints about this phone. It is easy to use, does everything and more than I could ever ask of a phone, and has nearly become a replacement to my laptop.
Great Touch Screen Phone
 
Review Date: July 30, 2009
Reviewer: Scott Bowden, Los Angeles, Ca
This is my first touch screen phone and i absolutely loved it. The touch response is great, calling, texting and navigating is a breeze. The camera quality is fine, not an 8.0 but some pictures come out great. This is definitely the favorite phone ive ever had. : )

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