Samsung SGH-Z500 Review

Samsung SGH-Z500 Review (Expert)

Expect a sense of déjà vu when you first set your eyes on the SGH-Z500. Samsung has stuck with its formula that whatever works well the first time round, will work well again. So aside from the rash of silver clamshells, now we’ve a clone of one of Samsung's champions, the SGH-E700...Having said that, it's undeniably a fine piece of equipment...The Samsung SGH-Z500 proved to be extremely reliable in daily use, with an average battery life of two days or more. The length of usage is expected to shorten dramatically if you make frequent video calls. During tests, we observed that the phone heated up significantly when it was used for extended periods of browsing, though not to the point of any discomfort to the user. While it doesn't offer features that stand out from the current crop of 3G phones, the Samsung SGH-Z500 is built on a winning formula which makes it a solid and dependable handset that's suitable for most users. It also comes with a rather reasonable price tag

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Samsung SGH-Z500 Review (User)

Hi iv had this phone for 3 almost 4 weeks now and it is absolutely excellent - the camera the games just everything in general is good if your looking for a top notch phone or just a phone for calling people then this is the phone for you it can be either plus if your not very technical with your phone then this is definatly the one for you its simple easy to you and its all layed out for you ! so i would recommend it anyday !!

posted by jtjosh123

I have this phone and so far it doesnt seem too bad, although I have upgraded from a SE K700i which I may switch back to.The screen is ok and the camera quality is good for a phone (although now pretty standard), the media player is a good idea, but I do seem to be having problems getting tracks onto the phone (maybe an issue with vodaphone software), even though it says is plays AAC files whenever i try to put an m4a file on it, it dont like it at all.The memory card is a good idea but it only comes with 32mb of transflash, no good if you want to use as an mp3 player.Changing tones etc seems to be a bit of a chore unlike with most phones, and there is a shortage of resources online for the phone.But so far im fairly impressed I had problems posting

posted by big_sweaty_bawbag

I have this phone and so far it doesnt seem too bad, although I have upgraded from a SE K700i which I may switch back to.The screen is ok and the camera quality is good for a phone (although now pretty standard), the media player is a good idea, but I do seem to be having problems getting tracks onto the phone (maybe an issue with vodaphone software), even though it says is plays AAC files whenever i try to put an m4a file on it, it dont like it at all.The memory card is a good idea but it only comes with 32mb of transflash, no good if you want to use as an mp3 player.Changing tones etc seems to be a bit of a chore unlike with most phones, and there is a shortage of resources online for the phone.But so far im fairly impressed

posted by big_sweaty_bawbag

I have this phone and so far it doesnt seem too bad, although I have upgraded from a SE K700i which I may switch back to.The screen is ok and the camera quality is good for a phone (although now pretty standard), the media player is a good idea, but I do seem to be having problems getting tracks onto the phone (maybe an issue with vodaphone software), even though it says is plays AAC files whenever i try to put an m4a file on it, it dont like it at all.The memory card is a good idea but it only comes with 32mb of transflash, no good if you want to use as an mp3 player.Changing tones etc seems to be a bit of a chore unlike with most phones, and there is a shortage of resources online for the phone.But so far im fairly impressed

posted by big_sweaty_bawbag

I have this phone and so far it doesnt seem too bad, although I have upgraded from a SE K700i which I may switch back to.The screen is ok and the camera quality is good for a phone (although now pretty standard), the media player is a good idea, but I do seem to be having problems getting tracks onto the phone (maybe an issue with vodaphone software), even though it says is plays AAC files whenever i try to put an m4a file on it, it dont like it at all.The memory card is a good idea but it only comes with 32mb of transflash, no good if you want to use as an mp3 player.Changing tones etc seems to be a bit of a chore unlike with most phones, and there is a shortage of resources online for the phone.But so far im fairly impressed

posted by big_sweaty_bawbag

QUOTE(mazons @ Jun 24 2005, 12:13 AM)I love the phone, but. How do I transfer Java games .jar to the phone. The folder games is hidden when using EasyStudio?Wrong place to post I beleave...

posted by rikard_sweden

I love the phone, but. How do I transfer Java games .jar to the phone. The folder games is hidden when using EasyStudio?

posted by mazons

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