The Samsung SGH-i627 is a

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manufactured by

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, and sold in the United States as the Propel Pro by

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. The phone sold for a price of $150 to $199.99 at launch. The phone was targeted towards business users.

Specifications

The SGH-i627 is based on the Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11

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. The Propel Pro is a slider phone with a full QWERTY keyboard that runs

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as its operating system. The phone only came in a chrome color. The joystick used for navigation was a new design compared to previous phones, which used D-pads. The display resolution was 320 x 320 and it has a 3.0 megapixel camera. The phone lacks a dedicated headphone jack, instead sporting a combination charging plug and headphone jack hole. The phone supports

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, Wi-Fi, and has a built in

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card slot.

Reviews

The Propel Pro was met with average to positive reviews. CNET gave it a 7/10, Windows Central and Digital Trends gave it a 4/5, and TechCrunch spoke of it postively. Praise was given for its low price, features, and camera. Criticism was received for its bulk, proprietary headphone jack/charger combo, and its small display.

References

External links

Samsung SGH-i627 User Manual (English) (.pdf, 22.4 mb)
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