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Samsung i780 - A Brand New Experience

By Seow Tein Hee - 7 Apr 2008

Conclusion

Conclusion

In short, what we found on the Samsung i780 was a pretty impressive display of competence but it is still not perfect. From our time with the smartphone and our detailed testing phase, we've laid out both the thumbs up and down pointers for the Samsung i780 and they are as follows:-

Thumbs Up

  • Marvell PXA310 624MHz processor, one of the fastest processors on a Windows Mobile device to date.
  • Unique dual-mode touchpad for mouse-like navigation and doubles up as 4-way navigational pad.
  • 37-key QWERTY keyboard with decent tactile quality
  • Built-in GPS with A-GPS support.
  • Innovative propriety applications such as Today Plus and Mini Player that enhances the Windows Mobile interface.
  • Strong connectivity options with HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 supporting A2DP.
  • Large 2.55-inch, 320 x 320 pixels TFT touchscreen display.
  • 2-megapixel camera

Thumbs Down

  • Lack of support for third-party applications that run on resolutions other than 320 x 320 pixels.
  • Absence of LED flash and autofocus camera functionality.
  • QWERTY keyboard compromised in width, posing difficulty to above average-sized fingers.
  • Camera quality is adequate for basic needs only

Beyond all the bells and whistles on the Samsung i780, we know the next piece of information will definitely seal the deal for most consumers, and that, is the competitive retail pricing of S$828 - bundled with a 1GB microSD card pre-loaded with its NavFone GPS software and a second battery with a standalone charger for your drained battery. Supported with a myriad of functionalities that includes Wi-Fi, HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0 and GPS on top of its innovative add-ons to the Windows Mobile interface and a dual mode touchpad that creates a new trend of navigation, we can confidently say that the Samsung i780 would be a much sought after device in the coming months.

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