Samsung i627 Propel Pro

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Samsung SGH-i627 (Propel Pro)
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Compatible networksHSDPA, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/1900/2100, EDGE, GPRS
Availability by region2009; 15 years ago (2009)
Form factorslider
Dimensions61 × 99.4 × 16.7 millimetres (3.9 × 2.4 × 0.6 inches)
Mass105 grams (4.83 ounces)
Operating systemWindows Mobile 6.1 Standard
CPU528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201 ARM11
Memory128 MB RAM/256 MB ROM
Removable storageMicroSD, MicroSDHC
Battery3.7 V Lithium-ion 1,440 mAh
Display320 × 320 px, 65k colors
Rear camera3.0 megapixel
ConnectivityWi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 client, 12 Mbit/s mini-USB
Data inputsQWERTY keyboard
Otherbuilt-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[edit]

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[edit]

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 postively.[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[edit]

  1. ^ a b Brown, Damon (2009-06-23). "Samsung Propel Pro Review". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  2. ^ a b c Cha, Bonnie. "Samsung Propel Pro (AT&T) review: Samsung Propel Pro (AT&T)". CNET. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ a b Strauss, Paul (2009-03-31). "Samsung Propel Pro". The Awesomer. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ^ PDAdb.net, Detailed Technical Specifications of Samsung SGH-i627 Propel Pro, retrieved 17 January 2010 {{citation}}: External link in |last= (help)
  5. ^ a b Bohn, Dieter (2009-04-13). "Review: Samsung Propel Pro". Windows Central. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  6. ^ Nickinson, Phil (2009-04-03). "Hands-on: Samsung Propel Pro". Windows Central. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  7. ^ Murph, Darren (2009-04-16). "Samsung Propel Pro review". Engadget. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  8. ^ "Review: Samsung Propel Pro from AT&T". TechCrunch. 2009-04-19. Retrieved 2024-02-17.

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