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What people say
It is much more durable than today's phones but reception/connectivity is bad. The screen resolution sucks
Although I've to admit that the reception quality is poor, it is, after all, a multimedia phone. I like it for its neat little functions and slide capability. It's definitelly better than my other phone, Samsung Hype. I would recommend j706 for anyone with a little more money to spare.
My husband owned this phone for about 4 months and hated it. He just had to buy a different phone. It was very difficult to find reception in a lot of places and would often disconnect your calls due to bad reception. Sometimes he would have to stand in one spot and not move in order not to get d...
In Depth
The Samsung J706 is an attractive slider and an excellent choice for users looking for something more than an entry level phone but not too much more.
The J706 offers a vibrant 2 inch, 128 x 160 pixel display that can provide up to five lines of text. The phone weighs only 85 grams and measures 10.0 x 4.8 x 1.5 cm.
Features include a 1,000 contact address book, FM radio, MMS, alarm, speakerphone, Bluetooth, web access and a 1.3MP camera with 4X zoom. Additional features include PC synchronization, calendar and To-do list.
The Samsung J706 is a solid slider alternative to the many clamshell options in this price tier.
What people actually want to know
When was the Samsung J706 released?
The Samsung J706 was released on August 5, 2008.
How long does the battery last on the Samsung J706?
The Samsung J706 has a 650 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung J706 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung J706 has a 2.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the Samsung J706?
Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Samsung J706 manual?
You can view and download the Samsung J706 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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