Samsung SGH-T729

Infobox Mobile phone
name = Samsung SGH-T729 (Blast)


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carrier = T-Mobile
available = 2007
screen = 176 X 220 px, 262,000 colors
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ringtone = 64 Chord, supports MP3s
memory = 11 MB
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networks = GSM 850/900, 1800, 1900
connectivity = GPRS / EDGE Class 10, Bluetooth 2.0
battery = Lithium Ion 800 mAh
size = 4.13" x 2.05" x 0.51" (105mm x 52mm x 13mm)
weight = 2.82 oz (80 g)
form = slider
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Released during Q3 2007 for T-Mobile in the USA, the Samsung Blast (SGH-T729) slider features a double-tap QWERTY keypad, music player, stereo bluetooth and a MicroSD slot.

Features

* Thin and light slider-style design
* 1.3 megapixel camera 4x zoom with multishot and camcorder capabilities
* Bluetooth wireless capability for headsets, synchronizing with PCs or phones
* Quad-band GSM ("Worldphone") capability
* Built-in MP3 player with stereo Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology to listen to music without wires
* Check email via POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols
* Half QWERTY keypad (aka double-tap)
* MicroSD slot. Supports up to 2GB(officially) though some users have reported being able to use 4GB cards.

Capabilities and applications

Direct access to personal email, including AOL email, Yahoo! Mail and Gmail, making it easy to check messages anytime of the day. For added convenience, email messages can be read and responded to for the same pricing as text and picture messages - meaning there's no required data package to purchase. The Blast is a stylish ultra-thin slider offering additional features, including access to instant messaging with built-in support for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), ICQ, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger, stereo Bluetooth technology, a 1.3-megapixel camera with digital zoom, multi-shot, and video recording capabilities, external memory card slot, MP3 player and speaker independent voice recognition. Users also can stay connected while traveling worldwide with the Blast's quad-band technology.

Calculator

Allows you to use your phone as a basic calculator.Other included functions:

* ^
* ln
* Sq Root
* exo
* X!
* sin
* cos
* tan
* pi

E-Mail

The E-mail application supports up to 4 accounts. Note that E-mail uses SMS messages and may incur charges.

* AOL
* Yahoo
* Custom 1
* Custom 2

Tip: If you are having problems signing into your gmail or other webmail account, make sure that it supports POP3 or IMAP. You can enable POP3 and IMAP on gmail via Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP.

Image Editor

Allows you to open up photos that you have taken(not downloaded images) and apply effects such as frames, emoticons, clipart and hue/contrast presets.

Instant Messaging

Note: Instant Messaging uses SMS messages(not data) and may incur charges depending on your plan.
* AOL
* ICQ
* Yahoo
* Windows Live

Media Player

Manufacturer: Samsung
Supported File Formats: 3GP, AAC, MP3, MP4

Synchronization

Download or store your mobile phone's contact list to my.tmobile.com for later use.

As an alternative, you can also use the [http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supportDown.do?group=&type=&subtype=&model_nm=SGH-T729&language=&dType=G&mType=SW&vType=L&disp_nm=SGH-T729 Samsung PC Studio] software to synchronize contacts and other data, transfer files, or use your phone as a modem(if you have T-Mobile's internet plan).

Unit conversion

* Currency (Manually enter updated [http://www.x-rates.com/d/USD/table.html exchange rates] for accurate results)
* Length
* Weight
* Volume
* Area
* Temperature

World Time

Allows you to view the current date and time of two locations simultaneously.

Defects

* There have been reports of 2GB MicroSD cards(Specifically Kingston) not being recognized by the Samsung Blast while working in other devices. However, Sandisk and other brands seem to work fine.
* While not technically a defect, the Samsung Blast has a low call volume which is easily solved by using the hands-free accessory that comes with the phone.
* Unofficial fix for low call volume. Use at own risk. [http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?p=11147915#post11147915 Samsung Blast - Increasing Call Volume]
*Also, the microphone is ultra-sensitive to any contact made to the phone. Even slightly moving the phone can cause you to cut out to the receiving person.

Specifications

* Form Factor: Slider
* Internal antenna

Audio

= Battery =

* Specifications

Type: Internal Cell Li-Ion
(mAh) Milliamp Hours: 800 mAh
Battery Voltage: 3.7 Volts
Battery Housing/Cover Color: Red
Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI): Top Side Ledge

* Charging Time

Travel Charger: 3.0 hours
Car Charger: 3.0 hours

* Talk Time

Digital 1900 MHz: Up to 5 hours
Digital 850 MHz: Up to 5 hours

* Standby Time

Digital 1900 MHz: Up to 200 hours(8.3 days)
Digital 850 MHz: Up to 200 hours(8.3 days)

Bluetooth

* Version: 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

* Bluetooth 2400 MHz: 2402.0 - 2480.0 MHz

* Supported Profiles:

A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
BPP: Basic Printing Profile
DUN: Dial-up networking Profile
FTP: File Transfer Profile
HFP: Hands-Free Profile
HSP: Headset Profile
OPP: Object Push Profile
SPP: Serial Port Profile

Camera

* Camera Type: CMOS
* Camera's Physical Location on Handset: Top Back OF Slider
* Camera Image Format: JPG
* Max Storage Capacity For Pictures In Phone Memory: Up Top 11MB (Shared Memory)

Camera Specifications

* Mega Pixel Rating: 1.3 MP
* Resolution Settings:

Image Usability

* Wallpaper
*Caller ID Image
*Group ID Image
*Picture Mail

Camera Controls & Settings

* Self Timer: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec
* Multi-Shot: 69, 15 Multi-Shot Quality: Normal, High
* Shot Mosiac: 2x2 3x3
* Zoom: Digital: 4x Manual: 0 to 6
* White Balance: Auto Sunny/Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
* Color Tones: Auto Black and White Sepia Aqua Emboss Sketch Negative
* Fun Frames: 30

Messaging

* Predictive Text Input: XT9 Easy Text Input
* E-mail Capabilities: AOL, Yahoo, Custom 1, Custom 2
* Instant Messaging: AOL, ICQ, Yahoo, Windows Live

SMS/EMS

* EMS Added: Yes
* Total SMS/EMS Storage Capacity: 200, Push: 30
* Character Limit Per Message: 160
* SMS/EMS Concatenation (Link) Support: Yes

MMS

* Total MMS Storage Capacity: Up To 11 MB
* Character Limit Per Message: 1000

• Note: IM and E-mail both use text messages and may incur charges

Carriers

The phone has been distributed in North America by the following carriers:
* T-Mobile (U.S.A.)

External links

* [http://www.samsungwireless.com/blast/ Samsung T729 official page]
* [http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/samsung/blast.html Mobiledia Information]
* [http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=557&PROD_SUB_ID=560&PROD_ID=813&AT_ID=86083 Official Comprehensive FAQ and Phone Information]
* [http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/samsung-blast-sgh-t729/4505-6454_7-32563632.html Cnet Review of the Samsung Blast]