im thinking about buying it maybe i already have an LGkeyBO*
AND i have the money for it the lg keybo is from koodo so yah ....
what do u think?

Samsung A523™

Features

* Bluetooth for stereo and hands-free accessories and wireless data transfer
* 2.0 megapixel camera with flash, digital zoom and video capture
* MP3 player with built-in microSD slot

Bluetooth®*
Yes
Music player
Yes
Voice dial
Yes
Alarm clock
No
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice memo
No
Calendar
No
Memory slot
Yes
QWERTY keyboard
No

Camera
Yes


*Wireless connectivity to your phone via an optional, compatible headset.
Available services*
Ring tones & Images
Yes
Mobile radio
Yes
Mobile TV
No
Mobile music
Yes
Games
Yes
Kid find
Yes
GPS navigator
Yes
Text messaging
Yes
Email
Yes
Video messaging
No
Picture messaging
Yes
Web browser
Yes
Instant Messaging
Yes


*Services are available via subscription, included in a package, or pay-per-use, additional charges apply.
Additional calling services*

* Call display
* Roadside assistance
* Call forwarding
* US roaming
* Call waiting
* Visual voice mail
* Conference calling
* Voice mail



*Services are either included in a rate plan or package or are added individually, additional charges apply.
Specifications
Technology EVDO Dual-Band Operation: CDMA 800/1900 MHz
Display
240 x 320 pixels, TFT 260K
Weight 84.5 grams
Size 104.9 x 49.5 x 12.7 mm
Talk time* Up to 215 minutes
Standby time* Up to 577 hours
External memory MicroSD™ expandable up to 2GB
Camera 2.0 megapixel