Samsung SCH-A930 Review - Conclusion
ConclusionThe Samsung SCH-A930 is a solid mid-range handset in Verizon's line-up of VCast compatible phones. Something of a throwback, design-wise, the handset eschews the current trend of ultra-thin phones in favor of a more substantial obsidian black form with bold edges and strong sloping lines. An externally mounted OLED display provides plenty of information in a no-nonsense manner, and works well with three adjacent music player buttons for access to your tunes without having to open the device.
While nothing jumped out at me to recommend the A930 over other Verizon handsets, there's not much preventing me from recommending it, either, save for somewhat spotty EV-DO reception. The phone works well, has a middle of the road 1.3MP camera, large internal display, and a roomy keypad that's easy to use.
If you like the looks of the A930, it just might be the phone for you. It's one of the least expensive VCast phones Verizon offers, and is more than workable as a music player if you spring for an aftermarket stereo headset. The A930 isn't as flashy as Verizon's KRZR K1m, but for some people that's a good thing. Basic black never goes out of style, after all.
 Compare prices »Fetch me more...Quickly jump to more information about related topics, cell phones, carriers or phone manufacturers mentioned in this In-Depth Review by using the links below. About our in-depth cell phone reviewsWe take great pride to ensure that the our reviews are thorough and accurate. In no way are our editors directed or influenced by any manufacturers, advertisers, or partners; we believe that honest, opinionated reviews -positive or negative - are the only way to maintain credibility and serve our users. Reviews by companyApple, BenQ, BlackBerry, Eten, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, o2, Palm, Pantech, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony EricssonSamsung's SCH-A930 is a dual-band CDMA cell phone for Verizon Wireless. Clad in basic black with external music player controls, this flip phone is one of the less flashy looking handsets in Verizon's VCast-compatible line up. Don't let the plain design fool you, though: The A930 is more than capable of making calls and entertaining you with a variety of built-in and network-based media options.
As Verizon standardizes the user... As a VCast-compatible phone, the A930 is packed with entertainment-oriented features. Thing is, most of them require you to pay Verizon a little extra for monthly or a la carte VCast service.
The built-in digital music player works with music files purchased and downloaded from the VCast music store. Files may also be loaded onto an optional microSD memory card for use on the phone, but the A930 only supports WMA format... The internal 2" TFT screen on the A930 is quite nice - bright and vivid, though hard to read in direct sunlight. Capable of resolutions of 176 x 220 pixels at up to 262,00 colors, the main display is more than adequate for everything from menu navigation to video playback, if not quite state-of-the-art.
As mentioned, Verizon's interfaces are fairly locked down, but wallpapers and text styles are customizable. Animated clips may... The A930 has support for SMS and MMS messaging. Composing SMS and MMS messages was straightforward, as was attaching images, videos, and audio clips to MMS messages. Samsung's predictive text input system worked well, though I prefer the messaging interface (and UI in general) on Samsung's unlocked phones over that found on Verizon branded handsets.
Email is supported through Verizon's optional Mobile Web 2.0 "VZW Email" service,... Verizon Wireless has launched the new Samsung SCH-a930 available with V CAST Music services. With a new two-year contract agreement, customers can find the SCH-a930 available for $99.99 after a $50 instant credit. This offer is currently only available in one of the Verizon Wireless 1,900 locations or on-line. Let's Talk is already offering the phone for free after rebate! WireFly should also have the a930 available...
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