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Samsung d500 REVIEW |
spikee_3D
Joined: Aug 12, 2002
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From: wales
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i'll review it now whilst my girlfriend is playing with it (the phone that is  )
for starters this is an orange branded phone with the menu on the left handside. its been discussed to hell above so just a quick conclusion: it transparent, its thin; its not a problem.
first things - whats in the box!
you get headphones/handsfree - nice stereo looking headphones, white with silver on the earplugs. manual, NO data cd, an external speaker that plugs in a port on the side that amplifies for mp3's, games, voice calls etc. on a side note you CAN use speaker phone without the supplies amplifier. oo, and a phone strap.
Next: Design.
love the slide action. semi automatic as was the e800. the dark grey design adds a touch of class to it. quite executive looking. little orange logo on the back, nothing much at all
Screen:
as you probably know, 265k tft screen, nice and bright, colours look really vivid. works perfect in direct sunlight (can you believe it, i got to test it out on a sunny day in WALES!!).
Menu:
uses a GUI. similar to that of the e800. easy to navigate.
keys:
bit small, but you won't need to get a tooth pick out to press them! i got big hands and have got to grips with it very quickly. got the up down left, and rigt keys with a central "ok" key.
Texting:
uses t9, has a dictionary (thank god! man has to keep his swears to hand). you can select large, medium, bold, normal and italic fonts.
Camera!
1.3 mp. 6 settings. 1152x864, 640x480,320x240,176x144,128x96,1280x1040. normal, fine, superfine settings. you can turn of shutter sound. picture quality in my opinion is excellent. it automatically adjusts to light situations. built in light, has to settings: one where it is constantly on, the other where it is on just before it takes the photo.
example of mega pixel mode (1152x864)
all in all i think you will agree its good quality considering these were in low light conditions.
Bluetooth:
it really is excellent. especially for the first attempt. full implimentation, send and receive features. bluetooth headsets comply perfectly. you also have the option to browse files on other peoples which is not available on the k700i. if your interested i'm using an msi bluetooth dongle and a motorola bluetooth headset (cant remember which model  , the cool one)
games,tones, etc:
3 games, penalty shootout one, some space fighter one, and some mini rpg. pretty good actually. plays mp3 for ringtones, 10 different sms tones (not custmisable, sadly  ). all tones really loud
over all i would gve it 9/ 10.
pros:
excellent screen
good camera
nice loud ringtones
good blutooth implimentation
cons:
un-customisbale sms ringtones
er... my girlfriend wont give me it back?!
EDIT: i forgot tot mention the battery. had it on solid for a day now. made a couple of calls, sent some text, transfered a lot of stuff via bluetooth. 13hrs later the battery is full.
[ This Message was edited by: spikee_3D on 2004-12-10 23:09 ] |
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gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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i love it, nice review mate.
Because the platform sends bogus messages while charging, that is why!!!..But why this change of heart?..We sense a charger connected, oops, we will not shut down after all!!!..*********************** UI BASIC, HOLD YOUR HORSES
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Ben.Cook
Joined: Apr 15, 2002
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From: England
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@spikee_3D
Have you tried installing any JAVA apps/games on yours yet. I've tied to install some on mine over bluetooth and it always fails?! |
Burgaz
Joined: Mar 25, 2004
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From: Cwmbranistan, S. Wales
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And there was me expecting a couple of nice pics of the local countryside...
Still the phone do't seem too bad... The Pic quality ain't bad either! |
Vipera ammodytes
Joined: Sep 22, 2004
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From: Serbia
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k700 support browse files function
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Ben.Cook
Joined: Apr 15, 2002
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From: England
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A few additional observations:
1. The phone book stores names surname, then first name, which is a bit confusing moving from a T68i
2. I can't find a way to silence the ringer when a call is incoming. There is the option to cancel, but I really like the ability to silence so the call just rings out, as you can do on all the SE's I've used
3. No programable softkeys, which would be very useful.
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Leks
Joined: Jan 12, 2003
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From: Sweden
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Shouldn't this be in review sect |
spikee_3D
Joined: Aug 12, 2002
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From: wales
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i er didn't know there was a review section!
never been able to browse files with me k700i. odd. ho well.
and i know what i'd prefer looking at over the countryside  hmy: !
edit: @ ben.cook yes i seem to have the same problem. only tried one jar file. will report back when i have a chance to have a good look.
[ This Message was edited by: spikee_3D on 2004-12-11 21:04 ] |
sportsrus
Joined: Dec 08, 2004
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thx for the review, sexy phone. |
Atlis
Joined: Dec 09, 2003
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From: European Union
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Just a question - is it version with EDGE or not?
no cellphone... |
fatreg
Joined: Jul 26, 2003
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Nope! no edge
fatreg
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skillhata
Joined: Nov 06, 2004
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thanks for the simple but informative review.
ne chance of the pictures of the phone itself ? |
skillhata
Joined: Nov 06, 2004
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thanks for the simple but informative review.
ne chance of the pictures of the phone itself ? |
spikee_3D
Joined: Aug 12, 2002
Posts: 251
From: wales
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dont have a digital camera sorry. but here's a little comparison shot between the camera on the d500 and the k700:
k700:
d500
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TheWhizz_68
Joined: Oct 19, 2002
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@ spikee_3D
Good review m8 but give your girlfriend back the phone she doesn't look very happy in that pic 
Wow , makes the k700i pictures look naff indoors , nice one!!!
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Posted: 2004-12-11 00:01
