Samsung Dart Prepaid Android Phone (T-Mobile)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 0.5 x 4.1 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0057JAQXU
• Item model number: Dart
  

By : Samsung
List Price : $149.99
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Product Description

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A nicely affordable entry into the world of Android, the 3G-enabled Samsung Dart features a 3.14-inch touchscreen display, 3-megapixel camera/camcorder, a fast 600 MHz processor, and the Android 2.2 operating system (also referred to as "Froyo"). And with prepaid and postpaid calling plans from T-Mobile's No Annual Contract, you'll be able to pay the way you want without being tied down to a monthly contract (learn more about prepaid services below).

Other features include Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 2 GB microSD card (with expansion to 32 GB via optional cards), GPS for navigation and location services, both personal and corporate e-mail, full HTML browser with support for Adobe Flash, and up to 4 hours of talk time.

Android 2.2 Operating System

It runs the latest Android operating system--OS 2.2 (aka, Froyo)--which provides a faster overall Android experience as well as greater multitasking capabilities. Google Maps gives you turn-by-turn GPS directions. You'll get a Gmail email account. Google Search lets you type or speak your query. With Google Contacts, all your friends' info is synced to your phone.

You'll be able to receive notifications, listen to music, and even record GPS data without keeping the application open. And it offers a plethora of features, including an improved QWERTY keyboard, full push corporate e-mail, and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full Web.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Dart weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/2100 MHz).

What's in the Box

Samsung Dart handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, quick start guide

T-Mobile Pay As You Go Prepaid Service

T-Mobile prepaid plans give you wireless access with less commitment, so you can pay--and talk--as you go. With no annual contract, no credit check, and no monthly bill, prepaid plans are a simple, direct way to go mobile. There are many ways to conveniently refill your T-Mobile Prepaid Plan so that you can stay continually connected with the people who matter most, including using web2go directly from your phone, via the T-Mobile Web site, or using refill cards available at over 90,000 locations nationwide.

With Pay As You Go, you get wireless service exactly how you like it--there's no long-term contract, no credit checks, and no surprises. Add $100 in refills with Pay As You Go and you'll become a Gold Rewards customer, which gets you 15 percent more minutes on all refills and your minutes won't expire for a year after the time you refill.

T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling Service

Effortlessly transition between Wi-Fi calling and T-Mobile's wireless network while you talk with T-Mobile's innovative Wi-Fi Calling technology. Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for this phone, and minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan minutes.

Powered by Kineto's Smart Wi-Fi Application, T-Mobile's Wi-Fi Calling for Android smartphones is ready to use out-of-the-box, providing the ability to make voice calls and send SMS from accessible Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) access points across the globe in addition to the connectivity available through T-Mobile's mobile network. The application also includes a tutorial for first-time users.

Connectivity

• Fast 3G connectivity


• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.


• Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals and includes stereo audio streaming.


• Onboard GPS for navigation (using pre-loaded Google Maps) and location services

Communications ; Internet

• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging


• Full HTML browser (Webkit 5) with Flash 10.1 Support


• Personal and corporate e-mail access with support for Exchange ActiveSync as well as personal e-mail accounts (Google push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP).

Hardware

• 600 MHz single-core processor


• 3.14-inch capacitive touchscreen display (240 x 320 pixels, 262K color depth)


• MicroUSB port

Camera

• 3-megapixel camera with smile detection, geo-tagging, multi-shot capabilities.


• Video capture capabilities (320 x 240 pixels)

Multimedia

• Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC


• Video player compatible with MP4, M4V, AVI, WMV, and 3GP.

Memory

• 2 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.

More Features

• 3.5mm headphone jack


• Hands-free speakerphone

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Samsung Dart Prepaid Android Phone (T-Mobile)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 0.5 x 4.1 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0057JAQXU
• Item model number: Dart
  

Technical Details

• Affordable smartphone powered by Android 2.2 with 3.14-inch touchscreen display
• Enabled for T-Mobile's 3G network; Pay as You Go lets you stay connected with no monthly payments, no hidden fees
• 3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion; music and video player
• Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time; released in June, 2011
• What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, quick start guide

Customer Reviews

I decided to take the plunge and purchase a smartphone. After a lot of research I decided to go with T-Mobile's Samsung Dart and I must say, it is worth the price. Not only does this phone work as a contract phone, it works with prepaid plans. Since it runs on Droid software you have access to all the Droid apps. The wifi ability is simply amazing. Anywhere I go that has a wifi connection the phone will automatically use my wifi connection so that I don't use the data from my data plan, not to mention it's faster. I can also make calls through my wifi! The resolution is excellent, the sound quality is very clear, although I must admit that the iPod/iPhone does have a slightly better sound. The camera is a 3.1 megapixel camera which takes very clear and crisp photos. The GPS is just as good as my Garmin that I purchased last year. The phone comes with software to open pdf's and the Microsoft suite file types. The Swype keyboard software makes typing and texting FAST on a little digital keyboard, simply drag your finger from letter to letter and it will automatically figure out the words and throw in spaces for you.

It's about time a good phone came out for us prepaid folk.

Regardless weather your prepaid or contract, I highly recommend buying this phone if your looking for a smartphone to check email, Facebook, carry documents, listen to music, access the internet etc....

UPDATE - 11/6/2011 (subtracting 1 star from rating)

After owning this phone for almost 5 months I thought I would throw in an update that I felt people should know about. I love this phone, however, after owning it for awhile I did come across 1 issue that bugs me. The screen size is just a hair different than most smartphones. This makes a number of apps in the Android Market incompatible with this phone. Although there are not many apps that are incompatible, it is frustrating if you come across one.

I would actually steer you towards the LG Optimus T if you want a prepaid/contract smartphone, as it does everything this phone does but is compatible with all the apps this phone can't handle. Other than that the phones are almost identical.

I purchased the Dart on sale for $100 directly from T-Mobile and have had this phone for over a month.

Battery life, as with most Android phones, is average. With regular usage, I need to charge daily (I keep the charging USB cable in the office and the AC charger at home). The camera isn't particularly good, but I don't mind since I have a dedicated point-and-shoot for doing serious photography. If you are looking for 4G support, also note that this supports 3G only. That said, I am using the Dart without a data plan, relying solely on wi-fi, which works great.

The screen size on the Dart is smaller than most, but keep in mind that this phone has a very small footprint (see photo). Having carried an LG Env2 previously, I opted for the Dart specifically because of its small size (see picture) as I wanted something that would fit comfortably in my pocket. The downside of this, however, is that some applications (e.g. Words with Friends, AnyStop) are not supported by the Dart.

I thought I would miss having a physical keyboard, but Swype works great for texting, and speech-to-text works reasonably well, too.

PROS: small size

CONS: average battery life, not-so-great camera