Samsung SGH-E720 Review

Samsung SGH-E720 Review (Expert)

The disadvantages are the absence of voice dialing, not working during a conversation, no possibility to assign an mp3 melody to messages, alarm clock or organizer events. The last is even more of a pity, since one of the previous software versions supported these functions. There are not many differences from the D500, the camera is a bit worse, though video is better. The camera can't be called ideal or the best in its class. On the other hand it provides stable quality, the picture is bearable and comparable to other manufacturers (or the picture is even better), in particular, Motorola and Siemens. Comparison with the D500 shows the model looses considerably in the quality of the picture. What is amazing is that the video quality is much better than on the D500. In general the model seems well taken, even the absence of IrDA is not a significant minus. The device has no rivals in functionality; there are no such clamshells on the market. Potentially, the Motorola v635 may compete with the device but is will appear later on the market. With the fast fall of the price for Motorola V3 the models get into the same class. But V3 wins in a metallic body, unusual design, and great fashion constituent. The model looses to the E720 in functions. The conclusion is quite plain, the main competition will take place between these models, but I think soon Samsung will take the advantage. The reasons are an active marketing policy of the E720 sales and a wider set of functions, thus it is more interesting to a user.

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We had no problems with call quality during our test. Given that this is a phone and not an MP3 player, the sound quality through the provided stereo headset is superb, which is just as well, because the connector is a mini-USB type rather than a standard jack, so you can't use your favourite headphones. Output from the handset's speaker is loud, but of poor quality. The two screens can both be set to power down quickly in order to save the battery. The outer screen shows an analogue clock, which is nice to have on constant display. However, on balance it's probably best dispensed with, in the interests of battery life. We didn't find battery life a problem, but if you are going to use this handset as a music device, you'll want every ounce of power from it, so the external clock will seem like frippery.

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Samsung SGH-E720 Review (User)

Impossible lousy sound quality (voice)! I wanted to get it fixed in the shop, but after testing another e720 it seems this is supposed to be the quality you get anno 2005 from a top-model gsm... Other bad points: almost no possibilities to tweak things (you can't even change the homepage of the wap browser!) It doesn't accept java-apps via bluetooth. You need to go via WAP for that. It doesn't even want to install halve of the (simple) demo apps of Sun. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED. Do not buy this phone. You have been warned.

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