The candybar-style Samsung Access A827 cell phone has a 2.3-inch screen with a landscape profile with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors. It includes a dedicated button for accessing AT&T Mobile TV, as well as standard send/end keys, two soft keys, and a five-way navigation rocker set above its flat keypad. The Samsung Access has an internal 107 MB memory and a phone book capacity for up to 1000 contact entries with multiple numbers and email addresses per name as well as a photo ID.

The 1.3-megapixel camera allows you to capture still photos as well as video clips, and it features an 8x digital zoom, multi-shot capabilities, self-timer and brightness controls.

This Samsung Access A827 cell phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, object push, file transfer, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. Send contacts, calendar events, and pictures/videos/voice memos wirelessly.

In addition to voice calls, text messaging, and MMS capability, the Samsung Access is also compatible with mobile email from services including Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live, AT&T Yahoo!, and BellSouth, as well as instant messaging (IM) from AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo!. The Samsung Access A827 also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing via MEdia Net (with WAP 2.0, WML, iHTML, xHTML, and WCSS compatibility). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The Samsung Access A827 weighs 3.46 ounces and measures 4.49 x 2.28 x 0.47 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 400 hours of digital standby time.