Finally!
Written: Feb 03 '02
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Pros: Great reception - great color
Cons: Can be a little confusing at first
The Bottom Line: An incredible all in one solution for the person who wants a palm and a phone.
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| Draggar's Full Review: Samsung SPH-I300 |
Finally!
After NeoPoint put out their 1000, after LG put out the 3000, and after Kyrocera put out the 6035, there is a PDA/Phone that I can say is a really good unit.
Samsung has always been one of the leading manufacturers of mobile phones. From some of the first dual band phones, first flip phones, where the flip was more than a decoration, to the first MP3 phone.
Now, the I300 continues the trend.
Packaged with not only the usual accessories (home charger/synch station, manuals, stylus, and software) it also come with a second battery ($60 value) and a leather case ($15 value). Sure, you're spending $500 on the phone, its nice to get something a little extra back.
Samsung handsets have (almost) always been durable, and with great reception. Most of them last, and will take quite a bit before it quits out. The I300 is no exception.
The full 16 color display is bright, and easy to read (but I can see where sunglare can hinder that). The palm functions are seperate from the phone functions. The phone can be off, but the palm can be on, and vice versa. While both are on, if a call comes in while you're in a palm function, it will pause the software and jump over to the phone.
The phone itself is pretty durable. Where previous PDA phones would quit out after one drop, the I300 seems to be stronger than the others. Bang it around a little, and it still works good (just be careful of the large unprotected screen).
The size is a little large, but still more compact than the smallest Palm device and a small phone, and its just one thing, not two. No cords to buy to connect them. No extra software. Nothing, just the I300, and you're ready to organize, surf the wireless web, and make calls.
Recpetion on the handset is great. Samsung phones have always been able to get good signals, probably the second best I see. Calls are clear. Battery life can be great, if you remember to turn off the screen. It also has a caller ID display on the top, so when its on your belt clip, you just have to look down to see who's calling you, instead of fumbling around to take it off your clip.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 500
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Draggar
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Member: Ed Blood
Location: North Lauderdale, FL
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I enjoy checking out new "toys". Especially in the computer and electronics fields.
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