Engineering:Samsung i627 Propel Pro
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | HSDPA, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/1900/2100, EDGE, GPRS |
| Availability by region | 2009 |
| Form factor | slider |
| Dimensions | 61 × 99.4 × 16.7 millimetres (3.9 × 2.4 × 0.6 inches) |
| Mass | 105 grams (4.83 ounces) |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard |
| CPU | 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201 ARM11 |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM/256 MB ROM |
| Removable storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC |
| Battery | 3.7 V Lithium-ion 1,440 mAh |
| Data inputs | QWERTY keyboard |
| Display | 320 × 320 px, 65k colors |
| Rear camera | 3.0 megapixel |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 client, 12 Mbit/s mini-USB |
| Other | built-in GPS receiver |
The Samsung SGH-i627 is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung, and sold in the United States as the Propel Pro by AT&T wireless. The phone sold for a price of $150 to $199.99 at launch.[1][2][3] The phone was targeted towards business users.[2]
Specifications
The SGH-i627 is based on the Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11 CPU.[4] The Propel Pro is a slider phone with a full QWERTY keyboard that runs Windows Mobile 6.1 as its operating system.[5] The phone only came in a chrome color. The joystick used for navigation was a new design compared to previous phones, which used D-pads.[6] The display resolution was 320 x 320 and it has a 3.0 megapixel camera. The phone lacks a dedicated headphone jack, instead sporting a combination charging plug and headphone jack hole.[7] The phone supports bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and has a built in microSD card slot.[3]
Reviews
The Propel Pro was met with average to positive reviews. CNET gave it a 7/10,[2] Windows Central and Digital Trends gave it a 4/5,[1][5] and TechCrunch spoke of it positively.[8] Praise was given for its low price, features, and camera. Criticism was received for its bulk, proprietary headphone jack/charger combo, and its small display.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brown, Damon (2009-06-23). "Samsung Propel Pro Review" (in en). https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-propel-pro-review/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cha, Bonnie. "Samsung Propel Pro (AT&T) review: Samsung Propel Pro (AT&T)" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/reviews/samsung-propel-pro-at-t-review/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Strauss, Paul (2009-03-31). "Samsung Propel Pro" (in en-US). https://theawesomer.com/samsung-propel-pro/11461/.
- ↑ Detailed Technical Specifications of Samsung SGH-i627 Propel Pro, http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=1687&view=1&c=samsung_sgh-i627_propel_pro, retrieved 17 January 2010
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bohn, Dieter (2009-04-13). "Review: Samsung Propel Pro" (in en). https://www.windowscentral.com/review-samsung-propel-pro.
- ↑ Nickinson, Phil (2009-04-03). "Hands-on: Samsung Propel Pro" (in en). https://www.windowscentral.com/hands-samsung-propel-pro.
- ↑ Murph, Darren (2009-04-16). "Samsung Propel Pro review" (in en-US). https://www.engadget.com/2009-04-16-samsung-propel-pro-review.html.
- ↑ "Review: Samsung Propel Pro from AT&T" (in en-US). 2009-04-19. https://techcrunch.com/2009/04/18/review-samsung-propel-pro-from-att/.
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