Samsung i620 Disadvantages

Samsung i620 review

We have seen lots of phones from Samsung with slider form factor but this time it's a full hardware keyboard that is revealed when you slide the Samsung i620 out - the new mid-range smartphone running on the Windows Mobile 6 Standard edition. Packed with some exclusive features - a rotating D-pad wheel and sensor keys all over, you might as well be blown away by the one-off snowy white color too. So, it's compact, it's QWERTY, it's smartphone - yes this is really an offer you can't resist to play with - and neither do we. So grab yourselves something to drink and join us on this Samsung i620 review.

Key Features

• Windows Mobile smartphone
• Novel design and unusual form factor
• Compact dimensions
• 2.2" TFT display
• Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA, 1.8 Mbps
• Rotating wheel and sensor front panel keys
• Full hardware QWERTY keyboard with sufficient backlight
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
• 2 megapixel camera
• microSD card slot

Main disadvantages

• Landscape orientation is not common for applications
• No Wi-Fi
• No autofocus, mediocre camera performance
• TI OMAP 200 MHz processor struggles at times
• QWERTY keyboard has little tactile feedback
• Only 34MB storage memory available to the user

The Samsung "i" line of smartphones are obviously keeping us busy these days. And again, quite obviously, the i780 we recently tested and the i620 are poles apart. While the high-end PocketPC sure adds value to the Windows Mobile lineup of the company, the main point of i620 is the benefit of diversity. After all, Samsung i620 is an i600 in the slider form factor and short of Wi-Fi. Sadly, one of the defining traits of the device is an absence.

Samsung i620 handles very well. The touch-sensitive controls on the front and the rotating D-pad wheel make navigation a breeze.

Ergonomics and friendly handling are a nice advantage of this smartphone, especially considering the space consuming QWERTY keypad slumbering under the slider.

Samsung i550 Disadvantages

Fascinating as they are, ultra high-end handsets are not everybody's cup of tea. In fact, the good old mid-range is the bread and butter for every successful mobile phone company, for that's what gets those sales numbers right. As we see it, Samsung i550 might just be the phone to perfectly fit this description. It doesn't yell expensive out loud, but has great all-round functionality and might just become tomorrow's classic.

Key features:

• 2.6" 262K-color TFT display of QVGA resolution
• 3G with HSDPA
• Trackball navigation
• Built-in GPS receiver
• Symbian OS with S60 user interface
• Wi-Fi (Samsung i550w only)
• 3 megapixel camera with auto focus
• MicroSD card slot
• 3.5mm stereo audio jack
• FM radio
• Decent battery life
• Bluetooth with A2DP support

Main disadvantages:

• Tri-band GSM support only
• Trackball is somewhat slow
• No two-step shutter key
• No Wi-Fi (Samsung i550)
• A bit too conservative looks
• Video recoding limited to QVGA resolution
• Awkward soft key layout
• No RDS

When first announced, the Samsung i550 had only one version and it crucially lacked Wi-Fi. However, just as it started hitting the shelves, a second WLAN enabled version named Samsung i550w popped up. The two versions have no other differences in terms of hardware or software. Anyway, the second version places Samsung i550 in a somewhat different league - handsets that have it (almost) all. It may not have the best camera or GPS receiver around but performs adequately in both departments and that is what really matters most of the time.

Right now the Samsung i550 seems to have no direct market rivals. It's considerably cheaper than Nokia N82 and N95, or Samsung G810, which makes any comparison unfair. Even the N95 classic costs more than what you would pay for a Samsung i550. All of these handsets have a number of extra features on top of what the i550 has to offer but, as we found out, they're all on par in terms of usability and user friendliness.

Nokia N78 is probably the most similarly equipped phone but we are yet to see its market release. Nokia haven't been so kind of supplying us with pre-release handsets for testing - a rather quirky marketing decision.

So for now, Samsung i550 is the only handset in this market niche and that seems a good enough stepping stone to success.

One last thing before the actual review gets going. The Samsung i550 we had for the test was a beta unit, some i-dotting and t-crossing short of being ready for the shelf

Samsung i450 Disadvantages

In most people's minds Symbian and Samsung are two things that just don't go together. The Samsung i450 however might just be here to prove them wrong. Sporting the rare dual-slide design, it is one of the most interesting smartphone offerings recently announced.

Key features

• Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
• Dual slide design with unique Touch wheel key
• 2.4" 256K color TFT LCD display with QVGA resolution
• 3G with HSDPA
• 3.5mm standard stereo audio jack
• microSD memory card slot reportedly accepting high-capacity cards
• FM radio with RDS
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP

Main Disadvantages

• No WLAN
• Average display quality
• Mediocre camera
• No camera lens cover
• 3.5mm jack cannot be used for plugging a hands-free set

A music-oriented smartphone is not the most frequent sight around, so it's no wonder the few of those get quite a lot of attention. As we see it, with Samsung i450 it is quite well deserved. The dual slider packs a good number of features, which - combined with the unique music control solution and the Series 60 user interface - seem a good stepping stone to market success.

Samsung i450 review photos

Thinking about its market spot and rivals, the first name that comes to mind is Nokia N81. Boasting nice sound quality, similar design and dimensions plus the same OS, the N-series phone will surely put up a fight for the hearts of music smartphone lovers. Furthermore, the Wi-Fi capabilities and the dedicated gaming keys can be a huge advantage for some of the potential buyers.

If Samsung want to make a serious market stand with the i450, it will probably need to be released at an a bit lower price than N81. This however is only our opinion, and Samsung's marketing department might see things differently.

Only one last thing before we get to the actual reviewing routine. We have to warn you that our handset is a beta unit and some minor changes and bug fixes might take place before the handsets hits the shelves. We are confident enough to use this unit as a base for our review so stay tuned, we wil be back shortly after the break.

Samsung G810 Disadvantages

The announcement of Samsung G810 must have had many a geek's heart skip a few beats. The handset has all but the kitchen sink and there's Symbian under the hood. Now, we just had to test it, right? So, get your pulse back to normal and stay with us as we check if the Samsung G810 has the performance to back up those marvelous specs.

Key features

• 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and 3x optical zoom
• Symbian OS with S60 user interface
• 2.6" 256K-color TFT LCD display with QVGA resolution
• Wi-Fi
• Built-in GPS receiver
• 3G capabilities with HSDPA support
• Xenon flash
• 330MHz TI OMAP processor
• 130MB of internal memory plus a microSD card slot
• 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
• Bluetooth and USB v2.0
• TV-out functionality
• Great metallic design

Main disadvantages

• Large size
• Awkward keypad
• Tri-band only
• Poor sunlight legibility
• Xenon flash is disappointing
• Optical zoom reduces picture quality noticeably

It's pretty obvious Samsung G810 is having a go at Nokia N95 8GB. We're yet to see about how timely an attempt it is and if the top dog is to fear dethronement. G810 tops the Nokia feature pack with xenon flash, lens cover and face detection. Let's not forget the 3x optical zoom, which is still enough of a rarity. All this comes at the expense of a tad smaller screen: Samsung G810 features a 2.6-inch display, while Nokia N95 8GB has a 2.8-inch one.

Other potential market rivals of the best-equipped Samsung to date are the Nokia N95 classic and Nokia N82. Sony Ericsson G900 could also sneak into the bunch of contenders. With a few other interesting names yet to hit the shelves, users are in for some exciting high-end hustle-and-bustle.

One last thing before we get to the point - a little warning is due of our Samsung G810 being a beta sample. In fact, we can't really remember having the… well… pleasure of welcoming an earlier beta than this G810 to our office. Tweaks and fixes are bound (and more than welcome) to happen before the handset's up for grabs. Of course, we will update this article as soon as we lay our hands on a market unit.

Samsung G800 Disadvantages

It seems Samsung are really stepping on it in the 5 megapixel cameraphone race. In a stark display of audacity, the G800 is pitched as a digicam that can make calls. We usually deal with gadgets that are the other way around but we've been eager to test the Samsung G800 ever since its official launch back in late October. As you may recall, we were lucky to be there, but rubbing shoulders is nothing like getting our hands on the handset sporting the first 5 megapixel camera with optical zoom. So sit back and get ready for Samsung G800, one of the most hyped handsets lately.

Key features:

• 5 megapixel auto focus camera with 3x optical zoom and xenon flash
• Large 2.4" QVGA 256K color display
• EDGE and 3G (with HSDPA)
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
• Comfortable keypad
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Stylish design

Main disadvantages:

• Bad display processing
• Weak sunlight legibility
• Very slow memory card reading
• No standard 3.5 mm audio jack
• Volume/Zoom key is very hard to press
• Quite chubby

Optical zoom is not new to cameraphones - the 902 and 903 models by Sharp, as well as Nokia N93 and N93i, were equipped with cameras with optical zoom a good while ago. But in Samsung G800 it goes with a five megapixel sensor and a xenon flash, which makes this handset's camera unmatched, at least in the number of features it offers. We are yet to see if quantity means quality but our first impressions back in October were surely positive. Finally, we have to say that the G800's greatest market share rival will be Sony Ericsson's top shelf cameraphone K850. It has the virtually the same specs save for the optical zoom and, in our point of view, the price will play a major role in this duel. We will refrain from including Nokia N95 here because the smartphone functionality puts it in a slightly different niche than the twosome in question.

Now, there is only one last thing that we need to mention before we cut to the chase. The unit we had for testing purposes was a final beta release candidate, so you might expect some minor changes and improvements in both software and hardware before the handset officially hits the shelves - however we don't expect them to be many. We didn't have any problems with it plus it came in the retail packaging that will see the handset selling.

Samsung G600 Disadvantages

Samsung sets two contenders running for glory, with two 5 megapixel newcomers on the cameraphone market. The Samsung G600 was first to be announced, and had the mobile community astir. Featuring quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support, a glamorous 2.2" 16M color TFT display and stereo Bluetooth, the Samsung G600 is easily a tempting all-around multimedia device. The stylish design, the choice of colors and the metallic touch add up to some really exquisite looks. You may as well have a soft spot for this baby already but we are here to make sure its appeal is more than skin-deep.

Key features

• Stylish design
• 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and VGA video recording
• 16M color TFT display of QVGA (320x240 pixels) resolution
• Ambient light sensor for automatic brightness control
• Bluetooth with A2DP
• microSD memory card slot
• FM radio with recording capabilities
• TV out
• MS Office documents viewer
• Nice web browser
• Quick menu response and new menu structure
• The enclosed headset finally has a 3.5 mm audio jack
• Dynamic home screen
• Mobile Tracker application

Main disadvantages

• No 3G support
• Upper row of alphanumeric keys might be hard to reach
• New headset/charger jack incompatible with older accessories
• Xenon flash would've suited it better
• Shot-to-shot time on the slow side

Samsung G600 was the first GSM cameraphone by the Korean manufacturer to feature a 5 megapixel camera module. The checkered flag is nowhere in sight in the megapixel race, but obviously 2007 will be marked for the successful conquering of the 5 megapixel barrier. We really don't think the megapixel count is all that important when it comes to image quality - there's so much more to it, like color rendering, digital noise and dynamic range. But let's not get into the photographic mumbo jumbo; we're reviewing a mobile phone after all.

How about a brief look back though, before we go? You know, a little bit of context won't hurt. Samsung D900 proved quite a gifted contender in the 3 megapixel shootouts we did in the past. In fact, it even got our recommendation as the best cameraphone in the slider form factor last year. The G600 is in for quite a challenge meeting this kind of expectations. Samsung D900 is already well in the past though, so let's get on with it. More after the jump.

Huawei Cell Phone Photos

Huawei M750 (Metro PCS) is a Cellular phone with digital camera and digital player manufactured by Huawei. Its dimensional properties are 2.25in wide, 0.6in long and 4.2in tall whilst it weighs 0.2oz due to which it gives a look of candy bar. Its enclosure color is silver.

It has CDMA2000 1X cellular tech with band width CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 and AWS 1700/2100 where additional features include Speakerphone, Touch screen, micro SD card slot, Internal antenna and 1.3 mega pixels integrated camera.

Like all other cell phones; M750 also have Vibrating Alert, Polyphonic Ringer, Call Timer, Conference Call Capability, and Caller ID support due to which a user can recognize whose calling and how much time and money is consuming on making a call whereas with conference call capability, user can talk like a conference to various people at the same moment. And because of polyphonic ringer, one can set different styles of ring tones for different numbers.

M750 Messaging and Data features includes Text messages, Picture messages, Instant messages, E-Mail, Voice mail and Short Messaging Service (SMS) with Internet Browser which are provided by Metro PCS service provider.

Its digital player and recorder support MP3 Digital Audio Standards. It has color supported Touch screen LCD display and has wireless Bluetooth interface for PC connection.

Miscellaneous accessories in M750 include Li-ion Battery, Wall charger, Stylus with Power Adapter. The battery’s capacity is 1150 mAh where Talk Time is Up to 360 min. The price of Huawei M750 (Metro PCS) is USD 199.00.

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