I got this phone 4 months ago from o2 on an 18th month contract. I was always a fan of Samsung mobile phones and i am happy with the brand. The main reason for preferring this phone was the 5px camera as I like taking photos and could use it any time where I don't have my actual digital camera with me. The package when I got the phone contained a 1 GB memory card, a Bluetooth, earphones a charger, the Samsung G600software CD and a USB cable to connect the phone via your PC. Look & feel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ it's a nice fashionable slim phone, nice greyish colour.
Memory Capacity ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The phone has 55 MB embedded memory and comes with a 1GB external memory card meaning there is enough space for your mp3s, pictures, videos etc.
Standard Features ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The phone has a memory slot so you can insert the 1GB card or insert another one with more capacity. The Bluetooth included is useful to use while driving and need to talk on the phone. The organiser is helpful to set reminder dates such as appointments, anniversaries, tasks etc. You can have a variety of alarms (e.g. a morning alarm, a different alarm to remind you of something else). The mp3 player allows you to create playlists of your favourite music. The phone has FM radio which you can listen when you have the earphones - antenna on. You can store your favourite radio stations and even record a song while listening the radio. The converter can help you to convert currency, length, weight, volume, area and temperature. You can customize your phone profile and have different profile regarding interface colours and other setting such as ringtone, message tone.
Other phone specifications ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Talk Time: up to 3 hours SMS Storage: 200 msgs (+20 sim card) Includes a voice memo recorder 2. 2.2 Inch TFT 16 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels) Polyphonic & MP3 Ringtones
Camera ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's a 5 megapixel camera phone where you can have flash or not when taking photos. There are a variety of camera modes, photo settings; image editing and you can also record video. My experience with the camera has not been very pleasant! You need to have a really steady hand to take a photo in order to be a good one. Also as of the quality I am not really happy. I was expecting much more before using this phone, just from reading other reviews about the camera. But it's not bad. I was just expecting it to be better than it is.
Disadvantages ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately you cannot change the cover! To play the full version of games that are installed on the phone you need to buy them. You cannot listen to music and do other things at the same time (e.g. texting)
Cost ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The average cost of this phone is about £230. I got mine for free from o2 on an 18th month contract (400 mins and 700texts) . You can buy the phone from Vodafone for £180 or from Handtec for the price of £299.63. If you are planning to buy the phone it's good to do a little market research to get the best deal as you can find it much cheaper on other page/retailers and much more expensive from others.
My experience ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The phone is very easy to use and you can find things easily. Taking photos is very easy; browsing the web is also easy. I sometimes find it hard to press the buttons! I never had a problem pressing the buttons with other phones just with this current one. I am happy with the fact that the phone came with the 1GB memory card and i can store on a lot of mp3s and listen on the go. Even thought i am happy with it but I don't hide the fact that I'm looking forward for my next phone!
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Just thought you should know that you are able to listen to music and do other things at the same time. Granted it will stop for a second when you send or receive a text message or phone call but that is it. In fact you can even play games and override their auto music with your own! Great review. x x x
techno_man_37 26.01.2008 19:45
looks and sounds like a great phone
The-ex-Raven 26.01.2008 19:24
Well reviewed. I dread replacing my phone - took me ages to get used to it !! Manda.x
Advantages: Easy to use ,great mp3 player ,nice camera ,nice themes and menus. Disadvantages: No 3G or WIFI ,very delicate and relatively moderate memory .
Jan 26th, 2008
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