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Samsung SGH-T729 (Blast)
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ManufacturerSamsung
Compatible networksGSM 850/900, 1800, 1900
Availability by region2007
Form factor slider
Dimensions4.13" x 2.05" x 0.51" (105mm x 52mm x 13mm)
Weight2.82 oz (80 g)
Memory11 MB
Removable storagemicroSD
BatteryLithium Ion 800 mAh
Display176 X 220 px, 262,000 colors
Rear camera1.3 megapixel
ConnectivityGPRS / EDGE Class 10, Bluetooth 2.0

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 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 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. 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

Ringtones and Media Player Limitations
Format Media Player Support Ringtone Support Max Media Player File Size Max Supported Bitrates Character Limits Max Ringtone File Size
MP3 Yes Yes Unknown Unknown 47 Unknown
AAC Yes No Unknown Unknown 47 N/A
M4A Yes No Unknown Unknown 47 N/A
MP4 Yes No Unknown Unknown 47 N/A
3GP Yes No 128-256 Unknown 47 N/A
  • While it is not listed, I have tested with 3gp movies on the Blast, the max is between 128 and 256. I tend to use <120 as a standard, as when trying over 256 it was unable to play the video.

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:
Resolution Average File Size
1280x1024 139kb
1024x768 103kb
800x600 60kb
640x480 39kb
320x240 15kb
176x744 6kb
176x220 8kb


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:

  • Blast with full double-tap keypad visible
    Blast with full double-tap keypad visible
  • Back of the Samsung Blast, battery cover
    Back of the Samsung Blast, battery cover


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