 Featuring high-speed 3G data connectivity, the Gravity 2 can quickly send and receive e-mails, pictures, and videos over T-Mobile’s high-speed data network (see a schematic of all this phone's controls and ports). |
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 The sleek horizontal slider Samsung Gravity 2 features a full QWERTY keyboard and access to text messaging, e-mail, and IM chatting (see larger image). |
Vital Statistics
The Samsung Gravity 2 weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 4.49 x 2.05 x 0.59 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/2100 MHz).
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
While this phone is optimized for use with T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network, many of its functions will also work well on the moderate-speed EDGE network. If you plan to access the Internet extensively on your phone, 3G network coverage may serve you best.
Activities that work well on EDGE or 3G networks:
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This phone provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Bluetooth profiles include: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, e-mail), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures),
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Average Customer Review: 
based on 3 reviews
Average Phone
November 24, 2009
Reviewer: I. Peters "Miezekatze" (Dallas, TX USA) -
Since the feature list of the Gravity 2 is readily available here on Amazon, I would simply like to mention a few things with regards to using/handling this phone:
The Good:
- The Gravity 2 has a quality feel, which especially extends to sliding out the keyboard - an important point considering how often this feature is used.
- The keyboard itself is comfortable to handle and not too small, even for bigger hands and fingers. The keys are responsive and are easy to hit correctly.
- Size, weight and height of the phone are very comfortable, not bulky.
- All functions (contacts, messaging, settings, organizer etc.) are fairly easy to access via the menu button.
- The display is clear and contrast-rich, sound quality is not outstanding but good enough.
Things I don't like:
- The Gravity 2 is quite "slippery". I have almost dropped it on more than one occasion. A somewhat rubberized surface material, especially on the backside, would have been much preferred.
- Power-up time is fairly long. When turned on, the phone displays a progress bar which seems to be inching along. My old Nokia 6133 was much faster in that regard.
- I picked this model specifically because it had the voice dialing feature which I have used heavily on my last two phones. However, I was extremely disappointed to learn that voice dialing is buried somewhere deep inside the phone's functions which basically renders it useless. In order to access this, one has to press several buttons - now where is the advantage in that when it comes to hands-free dialing? Having to first press buttons to use voice dialing is counter-productive!
- I feel that this phone's volume setting could be improved. Even on the loudest setting I don't think it is loud enough. When I am in a noisier setting like a restaurant and carry the Gravity 2 in my purse, chances are that I will not hear it. Again something where my old Nokia was much better.
All in all an ok phone but I don't think I would buy it again specifically because of the impossible voice dialing setup and the limited ring tone volume.
UPDATE June 2010:
After having owned this phone for 6 months I must report that it has a tendency to go completely dead on a moment's notice. The battery is fully charged so this has nothing to do with that. I suspect that the battery suddenly loses contact with the phone, causing it to go blank. The only way to get the phone to work again is to remove and re-seat the battery. The latter is a chore with a capital "C" because there is no grip anywhere to slide the back panel off to actually get to the battery. As a matter of fact I have not once succeeded with that and always had to have my husband do it for me, it is that difficult. BTW, I never dropped or otherwise abused this phone so this is obviously a design flaw...
Not what I expected
April 19, 2010
Reviewer: Aunt Rocky (California) -
I purchased the Gravity 2 in December 2009, been using it for 4 months now. I agree with everything the previous review says, and here is some feedback of my own.
1. Purchased for voice calling - as previously stated, this feature is useless. Do not buy this phone if you must use voice calling.
2. QWERTY keyboard is handy, but no NUM LOCK if you need to type a series of numbers. Very annoying!
3. Top slide should open just a tiny bit more so it would be easier to use the top row of keys on the keyboard. Slows me down a lot trying to aim for them, but I have large fingers.
4. "Contacts" consists of ONLY 1 name and 1 phone number. No place for alternate number, address, email, or notes. I had that on my previous Nokia flip phone, and just presumed it would be there on the newer Samsung. THIS IS A PROBLEM SAMSUNG SHOULD FIX, as it is not the way their other phone contact lists work.
5. Not as quick/easy to add a recipient for a quick text. Must go through 3 steps to be able to select a name, rather than just hitting the soft key for texting and then first letter of the name. Was much quicker on my 'dumb' Nokia flip phone.
Overall, I would not purchase this phone again. It's pretty, but it's more show than go.
crapy phone
April 24, 2010
Reviewer: J. L. Hughes "J. L. Hughes" (Provo Utah USA) -
Bought this phone brand new in Jan. in March the screen quit working. everything on my screen is fuzzy can't read anything and when you can the text is backwords and I have too look in a mirror to read my text or to even look to see who is calling me. DO NOT BUY!!!!!
