Samsung i200 Review - read honest Samsung i200 reviews
The Samsung i200 is a very simple candybar which has very unassuming looks, something like the Nokia 6233, but has a load of features packed in it. Great features, including 3G, a microSD memory card slot, a 2 megapixel camera and a music player capable of playing a variety of formats. The Microsoft Windows Mobile platform adds a great touch to what promises to be an awesome phone. Let’s have a look at it.
- Works on all 2G and 3G networks
- Weighs in at 103.5 grams and has a very slim waistline of only 11.8 mm
- TFT screen is 2.3 inches long, has a resolution of 240x320 pixels and is able to display a very vibrant 256k colours
- MP3 and polyphonic ringtones supported
- Phonebook can store unlimited contacts and fields and also has support for PhotoID
- Unlimited call records can be stored
- Internal memory can be expanded via the microSD memory card slot
- Class 10 GPRS and EDGE connectivity available for connecting to the internet in areas where there is no support for 3G
- HSDPA connectivity to get access to high speed internet and download. Video calls can also be facilitated using 3G
- Bluetooth v2.0 with support for A2DP profiles
- USB v2.0 supported for transfer of data between the PC and the phone
- 2 megapixel camera can shoot pictures with a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 pixels
- Video recording
- Secondary video call camera
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS
- Messaging options include SMS, MMS, EMS, Email and Instant Messaging
- WAP 2.0 browser
- Music player supports MP3, WMA, MPEG4 and AAC songs
- Mobile printing
- T9, organizer, voice command and voice memo
The most distinguishing feature of the Samsung i200 is its very modest looks. More than half of the front face of the phone is taken up by the screen. Between the screen and the alphanumeric keys are the menu key, previous menu key, navi keys, call accept, call reject and the 5 way navigational keys. The alphanumeric keypad doesn’t have a flashy design or anything like that, is just enough to enable fast texting without constantly having to look at the keypad. The right side of the phone houses the camera shutter key and the microSD memory card slot, while the left side of the phone plays host to the volume rocker and the USB / headset adapter, which is covered by a plastic flap. The back of the phone is very much plain, with the camera module being located on the top left corner and surrounded by a metallic frame. The power button is on the top of the phone, while the lanyard eyelet is on the top left corner of the phone.
The Samsung i200 is clearly a great phone for someone who likes to have a discreet phone, but wants the phone to be packed with a host of great features. Others in the ‘I’ line of Samsung phones include the Samsung i600 and the Samsung i780.