Samsung Tint

Samsung Tint Community Forum

Admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:44:42 +0000

The Samsung Tint Community Forum has just opened up. It should soon be a great place to share Tint tips and tricks, and to get any questions answered. So log in, introduce yourself, and join in.

Samsung Tint Wallpapers

Admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:12:03 +0000

The Samsung Tint supports customizable wallpapers on its 65,536 color, 128 x 160 pixel screen.

The easiest way to make your own background for the Tint is to use this online Samsung Tint Wallpaper Maker. You can use this tool to create a Samsung Tint wallpaper from any image or photograph, and then send it directly to your phone.

There is also a gallery of free premade Samsung Tint wallpapers available online.

Samsung Tint Specs

Admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:04:11 +0000

These are the specifications for the Samsung Tint SCH-R420.

Network
- Type
  - CDMA (800/1700/1900 MHz)
- Data
  - CDMA2000 1xRTT

Size
- Dimensions
  - 3.74 x 1.88 x 0.74 inches (95 x 48 x 19 mm)
- Weight
  - 3.35 oz (95 g)
Battery
- Type
  - Li – Ion, 800 mAh
- Talk
  - 3 hours (180 mins) of Talk time
- Standby
  - 250 hours (10 days) of Stand-by time
Main Display
- Resolution
  - 128 x 160 pixels
- Type
  - 65 536 colors, TFT
- Physical Size
  - 1.90 inches
Additional Display
- Resolution
  - 96 x 96 pixels
- Type
  - Color, CSTN
- Colors
  - 65 536
Camera
- Resolution
  - 0.3 megapixels VGA Resolution
Memory
- Built-in
  - 20 MB
Connectivity
- Internet
  - WAP 2.0
- Bluetooth
  - 2.0
- Connectors
  - HeadSet Jack (2.5mm)
Other Features
- PhoneBook
  - Caller groups supported, Multiple Numbers Per Contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
- PIM
  - Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, Stopwatch, World Clock, Memo, Converter, Tip Calculator
- Voice
  - Dialing, Commands, Recording, Speaker Phone
- Email
  - Yes
- GPS
  - Yes
- FCC Approved
  - Yes

Samsung Tint Review

Admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:55:49 +0000

The Samsung Tint was reviewed by CNET and was given a score of 6.0 or “Good”. Here is a summary of their review:

The good: The Samsung Tint offers Bluetooth, voice dialing, and replaceable covers. Its photo quality is great for a VGA camera.

The bad: The Samsung Tint has middling voice quality. Also, its keypad and controls had a flat, plastic feel.

The bottom line: The Samsung Tint is fine for occasional cell phone users, but frequent callers and texters won’t be pleased.

Samsung Tint Ringtones

Admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:51:45 +0000

The Samsung Tint supports polyphonic ringtones. It comes with 13 tones included.

Samsung Tint Released by MetroPCS

Admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:34:28 +0000

The Samsung Tint SCH-R420 is one of the latest phones released by pay-as-you-go mobile carrier MetroPCS. The Tint is a fairly basic flip phone ideal for typical cell phone users without need for the latest high-tech features. For added personalization, the phone comes with interchangeable grey and pink faceplates. Additional colors can be purchased separately for increased customization.

The Tint features a VGA camera, Bluetooth connectivity for headsets, and voice commands for handsfree operation. It also has a vibrate mode, text and multimedia messaging, and a speakerphone. Additional applications include a voice recorder for quick notetaking, a calendar, a memo pad, an alarm clock, a world clock, a tip calculator, a unit and currency converter, a stopwatch, and a calculator.

The Samsung Tint is 3.74 inches by 1.88 inches by 0.74 inch in size and weighs 3.35 ounces. The phone’s battery life is rated for 3 hours talk time and 10.4 days standby.