The UpStage is the first product that's both a dedicated music player and a dedicated phone. And at only .37" slim, it's bound to pick up a ton of dedicated fans
You can load up the UpStage with music from your PC or downloads from the Sprint Music StoreSM - then listen to it all through the stereo speaker or a stereo Bluetooth headset
With the big, beautiful, 262,000-color display so you can watch music videos or Sprint TVSM. Just hit "play
The UpStage has a sweet 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder so you'll never miss a photo op again
The Samsung SPH-m620, affectionately dubbed the "UpStage," is so unique, you have to see it (and hear it) to believe it. On one side, it's a slim, stylish Samsung phone with stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. On the other side, it's a slim, stylish Samsung music player with touch-sensitive media controls and a stereo speaker. Other great features include a memory card slot, advanced voice control with dictation capabilities, EV-DO high-speed data, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. With the ability to store up to 2000 songs, the m620 is the perfect choice for tech-connected power users and music lovers who need the speed of the Power Vision Network to access information while on the go.
This amazing two-faced phone does double duty. See it in 3D (requires Flash).
Design The extremely unique m620 features a candy bar form factor with two faces. One side offers the typical look and feel of a modern looking MP3 player, and includes advanced music and media control keys, as well as a large 2.1-inch full color 176 x 220 display--perfect for watching optional Sprint TV media. The "phone side" sports a massive secondary screen that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The 1.3-megapixel camera lens is housed directly above this display. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad, also located on the "phone side". The phone includes 53 MB of internal memory--plenty of memory for running the music player and other advanced applications--and micro SD cards can supplement the phone's memory with its built-in memory card slot. And because the m620 has an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off. Charging and USB data cable connectivity are available on the phone's bottom edge. Samsung was even nice enough to throw in support for PictBridge direct-to-printer printing (via USB).
Calling Features The m620's internal phone book can hold up to 500 contacts, and the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures and ringtones to your most common callers. The phone ships with built-in polyphonic ringtones, but for those times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear, and advanced voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates easy. Simply say the name or number of the person you want to call and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad. No prior voice training is needed. Lastly, because the m620 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.
Impressively slim and stylish.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools The m620 is a messaging powerhouse, and comes with support for Sprint's PCS picture and video mail services. You can shoot high quality pictures and video clips with sound and instantly send them to email addresses and other Sprint PCS phones that are compatible with picture and video mail services. Or, upload them to the Sprint PCS pictures Web site to create albums. You can also use the m620 to send and receive email, exchange text messages, or join a chat room. T9, a predictive text entry system, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
The real power of the m620 comes alive with Sprint's PCS Power Vision services. Relying on Sprint's new EV-DO high speed data network, Power Vision allows you to enjoy full-color video clips or live TV of the latest news, sports, and entertainment from CNN, Fox, The Weather Channel, and more (Sprint Power Vision charges apply).
You can also stream or download music to your phone with Sprint's Music Store service. Download digital tracks instantly to your phone. Choose from hundreds of thousands of full-length songs from virtually every genre. Select songs directly from the phone and listen to them wherever you go. Even download them to your PC.
With a USB connection, the m620 can also be used as a mass storage device. And last but not least, personalized news and information tickers, and downloadable screen savers and ringtones are also available through the Sprint Power Vision service.
The m620 is packed with useful tools to make your life more productive and fun. A message dictation system lets you speak your SMS text messages into the phone, while a voice memo recorder lets you record spoken voice notes. The phone also includes an alarm clock that can be set one time or daily, a calendar with a to-do list and a scheduler, a calculator, a stopwatch, and a world clock.
Imaging and Entertainment As mentioned, the m620 features a powerful 1.3-megapixel camera that can be used to capture and send video and still images. The m620's built-in media player lets you see and hear streaming and stored media. The m620 supports MP3, AAC, and AAC+ audio files. And where will you put all those pictures, videos, and songs? Straight onto the phone's 50 MB of mass storage, or on memory cards. The phone takes gaming to the next level, too, with support for advanced Java-based games.
The m620 is also Sprint Music Store Enabled. That means you can easily download stereo-quality tracks instantly to the phone. Choose songs from thousands of artists in virtually every genre, and listen wherever you go (additional Sprint charges apply). The m620 sports an airplane mode feature, as well, which allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of the phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
Vital Statistics The Samsung SPH-m620 weighs 3.25 ounces and measures 3.98 x 2.05 x 0.49 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.50 hours of digital talk time. It runs on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Out the Window!:
That was the fate of my Samsung Upstage, from a moving vehicle at high speed. Hopefully it was completely destroyed so no one else had the unfortunate experience of operating it.
The Upstage is the most frustrating, unreliable and most user unfriendly piece of equipment I've ever owned. Everything about this phone sucks, from the ridiculous ring tones to the tedious flip screen process just to give and recieve text messages. The only real saving grace of this phone is that it's supposed to be an MP3... more info
This phone is a piece of crap and driving me insane:
I've had this phone for almost a year now. Within the first month of owning it, I had to send it to be serviced because something with the large screen got jacked up. They repaired it for free because it was under the manufacturer's warranty. About three months later, the button pad on the mp3 player side stopped working properly. I can't even use that side of the phone anymore. I haven't used that side of the phone for about seven months. I'm not sending it back to samsung because I'll have to pay for it.... more info
Very good mobile phone:
I can say with confidence that this was a very good phone to use. I must say that I got tons negative Intel before I bought mine. I used it for the 2 year contract, then upgraded to the Instinct. The reception is better than my old SAM A900 the battery is twice as much (while in the wallet case) mp3 functioned well, not as good as my ipod, but then again this is first and foremost a mobile phone. I think it's sad that a lot of people give this phone's mp3 player flak. It isn't fair to compare it with a... more info
Just an "OK" Phone!!:
I bought this phone 5 days ago, I loved the way it looked and the 2 sided screen was amazing. I had to exchange it the second day because of the battery. I'm trying to give this phone a chance but the battery on this second one dies within half an hour of talking. Thats not good!!! This is really a phone for younger kids in college or high school. If you are a business person or someone who is not into having music on your phone, I would not buy this one. I'm getting ready to exchange it (the 2nd... more info
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