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Samsung A177

Samsung A177
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alaScore 80

306 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 306 reviews of Samsung A177. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and reception. The portability and durability also get good feedback. There are some less positive reviews about the screen and reliability, while comments about the GPS navigation and battery are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung A177 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung A177

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 147 user reviews of Samsung A177 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The portability and performance also get good comments, whereas comments are divided on the reception. Many are less positive about the GPS navigation and reliability.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com)

Samsung SGH-A177 (AT&T) review

 

In case you haven't noticed, messaging phones are in. Once the domain of high-end smartphones, full alphabetic keyboards have trickled down over the past year into a broad variety of basic, midrange handsets. These messaging phones are built primarily...

The Samsung SGH-A177 offers a simple design with a comfortable keyboard. Its practical feature set centers on texting.

The Samsung SGH-A177's call volume is low. Speakerphone quality is unimpressive.

If you can live with its variable call quality, the Samsung SGH-A177 is a functional and easy-to-use texting phone. It's affordable and it doesn't require a contract.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com.au)

Samsung SGH-A177 (AT&T) review: Samsung SGH-A177 (AT&T)

 

Samsung SGH-A177 (AT&T)

The Samsung SGH-A177 offers a simple design with a comfortable keyboard. Its practical feature set centers on texting.

The Samsung SGH-A177's call volume is low. Speakerphone quality is unimpressive.

If you can live with its variable call quality, the Samsung SGH-A177 is a functional and easy-to-use texting phone. It's affordable and it doesn't require a contract.

Jun, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Meh

 

A real "meh" phone. Got this for free after my A687 (Strive) broke, and it was QUITE the downgrade. Saved a little and got a Nokia E5 since then, and haven't looked back.

Has a keyboard

It's simply not good at anything. Call quality isn't good, image quality isn't good, no expandable memory, nothing particularly stand-out about its features. Not particularly durable, not particularly good-looking

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SAMSUNG SGH-a177 Black Unlocked GSM Bar Phone with Full QWERTY Keyboard

 

Overall decent phone. camera sucks but whatever.

Decent phone seems durable, no real problems

keyboard is a little difficult to use. the keys are very close together and when text messaging if one key is hit while another is down the first key hit will not compute which makes fast text messaging a little difficult

Jan, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Bad Santa

 

Bought this for my son for Christmas, tested it before wrapping it up and it worked fine for texting. Made a call from my phone and it rang. The boy was very Happy when he opened it up, Then

Then I called him on the phone and I couldn't hear him talk when he held it in the normal fashion for talking on the phone. Vey unhappy to get a broken phone for a Christmas gift I gave to my son. Totally sucks... I will let you know how it goes trying...

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

terrible

 

i will never buy a product like again. this product never worke and it was difficult to exchange/return.(unsuccessful)

non

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Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Samsung GSM Phone

 

Phone was recieved in perfect condition a day after it was ordered as are all Newegg products. Great backup cell, the buttons on qwerty just right for texting

None

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Phone

 

Worth the money when its on sale ($79.99) its cheap does its job making calls and txtng. Voice quality is clear, daughter loves to txt on this thing..

Daughters Happy!! She said it was the best phone shes ever had (12yr old). Phone is light, looks nice, Good on Batteries, Full keyboard

Camera mode Sucks especially if you make slight movements or shakes while taking pics, No Video mode, Bluetooth only works through headset device not transfering pics also no micro mem card. Price is well worth the $79.99 i bought it for. Gonna buy...

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good product

 

Learning curve not too bad on using QWERTY input. There are shift and function keys for changing a button's input. You will need a data plan (on top of talk/text) to utilize web browsing and e-mail.

Sleek, very thin. QWERTY style input. Speakerphone. Camera. Web browsing and e-mail. Calendar, task reminder, etc

Mine came with the display covering (thin plastic layer covering main display) detached at one corner. That is to say one corner of the display covering keeps popping up and I can't seem to click it down. This is not a flaw with the product just the...

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works for me!

 

Great phone, great price. Fast shipping. Can't ask for more

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Sep, 2010
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