Samsung SGH-D900 Unlocked Cell Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, Media Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty Review

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(More customer reviews)CONS:
This phone seems to be suited to lefties. The charger plugs into the lower right-hand side of the phone which makes it really difficult for righties (like myself) to type text messages with one hand while its charging. The space key is also at the lower right hand corner (the # key) which tends to put your thumb in an awkward position. I've been using Nokia and Ericsson phones for years so I'm not used to having to jerk my thumb all the way back to press the # key to type a space so when I'm tying long messages, my thumb sometimes cramps. I bought this phone cause my best friend has the earlier model and really likes it. She's a lefty!
Another complaint I have is that it takes so much steps to send a text message. Unlike Nokia where you just select options, send, and select a contact from your address book, this one has 4 more steps. You have to select the address book, type in the 1st letter of the name, check it, select, then it'll ask you AGAIN if you want to send it. Sure it only takes 2 seconds longer, but its quite a bother when you're in a hurry.
Another thing is that after it sends the message, it reverts back to the standby screen, so if you want to delete the message you just replied to, you have to go back into menu, messages, select it, and then delete. Again, it only takes a fraction of a second but its still a bother.
This phone also doen't have timed profiles, or profiles at all for that matter. If you've never had a Nokia or another phone that has profiles then you won't miss it, but as someone who was very much dependent on timed profiles, its quite an adjustment not having it. And on that note, you can use an MP3 file as your ringtone but when it comes to message alert tones, you're limited to the ones that come with the phone which is a real bummer!
PROS:
The 3.13 Megapixel camera is pretty good for something so slim & small.
The Bluetooth file transfer is quite fast even when transferring relatively large files. This is a blessing since I have to rely on bluetooth to transfer stuff to and from my laptop because the PC Suite that comes with it (obviously) isn't compatible to Macs - which is another CON, actually...
I love the World Clock.
I love the fact that you can save up to 3 Alarms. I have one for weekdays when i have to get up early, one for weekends when I can sleep in a little later, and I still have one for other occasions when i have to set an alarm for something or another without messing with the other 2.
The Converter (currency, measurement, temperature, etc) is pretty handy though it isn't exactly the easiest thing to use. I still use it quite often. It beats having to manually compute everything.
My Mom also like the fact that the screen is really big and you have the option to make the font of text messages HUGE so that she can still read messages even when her reading glasses are missing.
All in all, I'd say its an 'okay' phone. Its definitely not as user friendly as Nokia or Ericsson, but the camera is pretty good and my complaints are all relatively minor and easy to work around or get over so if you're used to Samsung phones, go for it! You won't have to adjust that much. If you're a Nokia user, then just make sure you're ready to live life without times profiles and personalized sms alert tones.
I hope this helps!

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Samsung E-900 Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version with Warranty (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this phone for 8 months and it has never failed me yet... the screen is so vibrant! the colors are amazing. I wanted a phone with a pretty decent camera for pop up pictures where i may not have my digital camera (the camera on this phone is amazing. The picture qualoty is 2MP which is very good i must say and the different effects you can apply are all great!) the photo editing tools are all good too.The camera button on the side of the phone is very useful.Beats going into the menu every time. I spend quite some time editing. The touch controls; some people may complain that it's annoying but thats in reality is only for the first or 10 minutes as you're getting used to it. It's very easy to use and convenient after that. when other people ask to borrow you're phone, they will tend to fumble alot and to you, you would wonder what's so hard about it. There are also many little ways where you can personalize your phone which comes in useful. The music player is very good aswell. The quality is as good as a regular mp3 player. The accompanying headphones are also good. There ids also a convenient button on the side to get directly to the music player. If your phone is your sole mp3 player and you like to take multiple photos and videos, then you may need more memory than the 80MB installed. No fear, there is a micro SD memory card slot installed. For those who may just need a few mp3 ringtones and snapshots and videos (which you will transfer and delete after) 80MB is enough.
Overall great phone!! bottom line

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Offering a refined design and innovative functions, the Samsung E900 slider phone comes in a delicate black and slate two-tone color and provides a touch-sensitive control pad to access the phone's functions. The touch pad also highlights the simplicity and convenience of the Samsung E900, eliminating the need for excessive protruding buttons while accentuating the sleek and polished surface. And thanks to a new user-friendly interface, you'll just need a few taps of a finger to unleash an array of powerful multimedia functions. This sleekly minimalist phone also features a brightly colorful 2-inch LCD screen with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution, tri-band GSM connectivity, EDGE data network compatibility, Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming capabilities, full email functionality, integrated digital audio player, TV output, 60 MB memory, and MicroSD memory card expansion.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band connectivity (900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). Powered by GPRS/EDGE Class 10 (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) technology, this phone makes information exchange a breeze by offering immediate mobile connectivity. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.
The Samsung E900's sleek touch-sensitive control pad seamlessly compliments the intuitive dual interface, which automatically distinguishes music mode from talking mode. With the navigation key button in the center surrounded by touch keys around the outside, the layout gives an elegant look and illuminates only the necessary buttons for simple navigation and limited accidental button touching.
The Samsung E900 has also adopted a new user interface known as the Black UI, which differentiates and concurrently shows the sub menu list from the main menu and highlights fonts for optimal viewing and convenience. The icons present sophistication and simplicity on the black or white background with highlighted colors to enhance accessibility with a preview of menu contents.
Measuring just 16.5mm thin (0.65 inches), the compact and lightweight E900 slips effortlessly into snug pockets and even small purses. A gentle push of your thumb glides open the smooth slider to reveal the numeric keypad. The 2.05-inch LCD screen has a QVGA resolution (240 x 320 pixels) and supports up to 262K colors. With 80 MB of internal memory, the E900 is designed to hold all the contacts, phone numbers and addresses you can throw at it. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls, and in addition to a vibrating alert, the E900 supports polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.
The E900 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It also enables you to check your email on the go (supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile text messaging users.
Embedded with Picsel Viewer software, the E900 supports a variety of file types--MS Word, PowerPoint, Text, PDF, Excel and HTML--providing access to business-critical information in a seamless and graphically rich environment. Furthermore, with TV output support, the E900 can even display Picsel Viewer files on to a screen via a beam projector or play back MPEG4 videos directly on television sets.
This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.2 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, audio/video remote control, and printing. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. And with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. The phone is equipped with an audio player supporting MP3, AAC, AAC+, and WMA formats, as well as dual stereo speakers with virtual surround sound technology.
The 2.0-megapixel camera is equipped with a flash and 4x digital zoom so that you can get up close and personal. In addition, you can personalize your photos with the variety of picture-taking modes, photo effects and other options offered. It provides support for PictBridge technology so you can print your photos without the need of a PC (either using USB or Bluetooth). The camera also has video recording capabilities, providing up to CIF resolution of 352 x 288 pixels. You can use the phone's TV output to display your photos and videos on a TV screen.
Other features include:
Up to 1000 contact entries
30 dialed/received/missed calls
Calendar, to-do list, clock with world time, stopwatch, calculator, currency converter
Embedded and downloadable Java games
Up to 60 minutes of voice recording
Handsfree speakerphone

Vital Statistics The Samsung E900 measures 3.66 x 1.77 x 0.65 inches and weighs 3.28 ounces. It operates on the GSM 900/1800/1900 frequencies. Battery life is rated at 3.5 hours of digital talk time and 220 hours of standby time. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.

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