This Samsung Strive A687 cell phone helps you stay on top of all your communications--from voice to e-mail to instant messaging to social networking. It features a vertical slide design that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard (with backlighting) for tapping out updates social networking apps like AT&T Social Net as well as quickly replying to incoming text messages. With the AT&T's Social Net application, you can view and manage all your social networking connections and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

Enabled for use on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, you'll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music and more. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. See more details on optional AT&T services below.

The Samsung Strive A687 also features a 2-megapixel auto-focus camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB), a 2.6-inch display, digital audio player, FM radio, personal organizer tools, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Key Features:

- Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
- GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
- 2.6-inch screen (240 x 320 pixels; 262K color depth).
- Slide-down full QWERTY keyboard for fast texting and e-mail.
- 2-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture capabilities.
- Multi-format digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC formats.
- Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send e-mail, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
- Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
- 80 MB internal memory (shared between MP3 player and camera).
- Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).
- Conversation view messaging displays messages in time order from contact.
- Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).
- Web browser.
- Organizer tools including calendar, calculator, and more.
- 1000-entry phonebook.
- Call management features include tracking the last 30 outgoing/incoming/missed calls, number redial, caller ID, conference calling, and more.
- Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.

This Samsung Strive A687 phone weighs 3.99 ounces and measures 4.17 x 2.14 x 0.58 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time.