>Samsung Modus 3500 Review

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Introduction and Design:

Convenience is the quintessential luxury that manufacturers attempt to steer with their product offerings, but in the case of most Bluetooth headsets, they mostly gravitate to being a monotone solution. Sure there are some stereo Bluetooth earphones that will get the job done, but they can obviously be a bit more cumbersome in carrying around. However, the Samsung Modus 3500 aims to be a double dose solution with its mono to convertible implementation – while still being easily portable and compact. Packaged with the Bluetooth headset are 2 ear hooks, 3 ear gels, microUSB wall charger, clip, wired stereo headphone, and a user manual.

From a quick inspection, the Modus 3500 is a normal-looking headset that’s constructed out of glossy white plastic with some chrome trims to accent its design. However, it doesn’t necessarily exhibit something strikingly spectacular seeing that it feels hollow and looks much like a cookie cutter headset – but it’s very light weight.

The Samsung Modus is a compact looking headset

Thanks to the rubbery ear buds with loops, it provides for a sufficient snug fit without the aid of the ear hook. Conversely, you’ll be required to clip it on if you prefer using the standard ear bud – but still, it comfortably hugs onto your ear without becoming too irritating during long usage.

On its sides, we’re presented with an LED light indicator and power switch which conveniently allows you to confirm for sure if it’s on or off. Additionally, we find the distinctive feeling and adequately sized volume rocker as well. And thanks to its noticeable talk button, you won’t have to fumble around with your finger to find its placement. In the rear, the microUSB not only accepts power to charge the headset, but it’s also the connection for the included wired headphones to enable stereo usage. Finally, there is one pin-hole for the microphone found towards the end of the boom while another one is located in the surface near the multifunction button.

	The volume rocker	The power switch

Performance:

Taking it out of the box and powering it on for the first time automatically places the Samsung Modus 3500 into pairing mode, from there, it didn’t require much work for us to connect it with an iPhone 4 and Samsung Epic 4G thanks to its multipoint capability.

Thanks to the physical volume rockers, it naturally provides you the ability to quickly modify its level at any given time. When set to its highest setting, the earpiece is more than deafening to make it extremely audible for even people with difficulty in hearing. Thankfully, it doesn’t distort the quality of audio as it resonates with some serious power. Unfortunately, voices sound broken up and crackly in tone, which doesn’t help on top of the exuberant amount of static noise that’s evident.

Even though it states that it packs noise cancellation technology, our callers still experienced an abundant amount of noise that’s picked up by the headset’s microphone. From subtle knocks to the wind, it distorts our voice which makes for some difficulty during conversations. However, in quiet conditions, our callers had no issues in comprehending our voice.

When the stereo headphones are connected, they provide an ample amount of volume to make listening to music such an eventful experience. Plus, the buds on the headphones provide a subtle amount of suction when they’re placed into ear to lightly keep out some environmental noise. Granted that it’s a lot better to carry around these wired headphones, you’re still presented with the problem of storage when they’re not being used.

In our testing, the fully charged Samsung Modus 3500 managed to pull out 6 hours of continuous talk time before it ran out of juice – which is what the manufacturer has it rated for. However, it doesn’t have the rapid charge time of some recent headsets we’ve checked out. So that means you’ll be required to let it charge for a period of time to get it to a sufficient usable level.

Conclusion:

Aside from its ability to transition from a mono headset to a stereo one with its included wired headphone attachment, its performance and lackluster set of features doesn’t contend with other modern offerings. Moreover, we’re not too thrilled by its below average calling quality and ordinary looking design. When you look down at it, the $69.99 price point it holds shouldn’t break the bank for most people, but there are other similar offerings that provide better performance in a variety of aspects.

Pros

• Convertible headset implementation
• Snug fit

Cons

• Poor calling quality
• Noise cancellation is lacking
• Ordinary design

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>Samsung Zeal Review

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The Samsung Zeal is now available from Verizon Wireless, but much like Verizon did with the U740/Alias, the Zeal is simply a renamed Alias 2, including a shared U750 model number. That Verizon would reintroduce this phone over a year and a half after its initial launch speaks to just where we are in the market right now. While smartphones are simultaneously redefining what you can do with a mobile device, as well as seeping into the entry level market (LG Optimus One, Samsung Galaxy 5) feature phones are getting lost in the fray.

The Samsung Zeal at least tries to be unique with its slick e-ink keyboard and dual flip design. Samsung has never been afraid to try something different, whether it was the first compact smartphones (the i500 and i600), a dual flip (the Alias) or a dual slider like the Exclaim. The e-ink concept is cool, and a year and a half later still works well. In phone (portrait) mode the keys are a bit awkward as the layout isn’t exactly ideal, but when used in the messaging mode the quick-switch nature makes e-ink ideal for alternate characters and flexibility.

The Samsung Zeal has unique dual flip design

The phone has special e-ink keyboard

Rattling off the other features of the Zeal – QWERTY keyboard, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS, microSD expansion, QVGA display- and it could almost be any other feature phone on the market over the past few years. Because of this we are willing to compare the Zeal with newer devices on the market. More and more feature phones have touchscreens these days, but there is still a significant segment of the market that wants either a flip phone or a non-touch messaging device and because of this the Zeal still has a legitimate spot in Verizon’s lineup, even if the phone is a year and a half old.

The QWERTY keyboard

The sides of the Samsung Zeal

Back in the spring of 2009 we proclaimed the Alias 2 the coolest non-touch phone on Verizon. While that exception has grown much, much larger with the introduction of Android on Big Red, we might very well agree with this. With such a stagnant feature phone market the Zeal and its trick keyboard still very much has a place in Verizon’s lineup.

The Samsung Zeal for Verizon Wireless is basically a renamed Samsung Alias 2, which was available last year. For more information about the handset, see our Samsung Alias 2 Review.

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>Review Samsung I600

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After producing the series of SGH-i300 that uses OS Windows Mobile for the domestic market, currently was present the series of SGH-i600, that also used OS that was same. However this new series, has been supplied new technology that was more complete and better. Including the network 3G and HSDPA. By vendor SGH-i600 was given by the nickname black Jack. With provisions of high multimedia of the application capacity, SGH-i600 entered the group smart messaging device.

DESIGN, SGH -i600 was present with the concept qwerty pad, that was clear was allocated for the ease of text typing, the email et cetera. Despite, the switch qwerty pad was compiled rather close, so as to need the adaptation of some time before smooth used. And the attendance qwerty pad also brought the consequences of the measurement body the wide cellular phone.

But don’t worry, body that was wide that did not bring the problem when being used. We continued to be able to operate the cellular phone with one hand. Despite, stayed more comfortable when operating the switch with two hands. Possibly not rather comfortable when being stuck on ears, when did voice call, as well as not more just right also if you tried to keep him in the pocket of trousers.

THIN, i600 continued to bring the family’s Ultra Edition accent, that was famous with thin. The smart cellular phone impression that usually sticky with body that was thick and big, was not encountered in this cellular phone, that had body tight. Indeed appear at first glance resembled E61 Nokia or Blackberry 8707v. However the black color dominant as well as the design body that was typical, as well as the weight that was minor for the measurement smartphone (105 gram), became the distinguishing feature with two cellular phones. SGH-i600 had the dimension 113 x 59 x 11,8 mm and heavy 105 gram.

SCREEN, Once more that was appropriate lined supervised was his screen that was wide. Measuring 46 x 36 mm, could accommodate five lines the text, but his one line could be so long. His screen only used the TFT kind 65 thousand colors, but Samsung reliability in the matter of technology screen, did not need to be made again hesitate. Like available in i600, his screen was so sharp and clear.

OFFICE, Begun with the use of the Windows Mobile operation system the series 5,0 to smartphone. Designing the typical Windows menu, that could be put forward with list or grid, really facilitated for the menu exploration.

Now the matter of the office application. This cellular phone had what was named picsel viewer. This application was useful to open and read various file with the format word, excel, power point and PDF. So, we remained kept files this in the cellular phone memory, then was used to carry out the presentation. Unfortunately, picsel viewer did not enable did editing or made the document new. Only was limited was opened and read then.

NAVIGATION, The menu was facilitated with two choices of the switch. Through navigation key four available directions below screen, or through wheel button available on the side body the cellular phone. Wheel button this, when being pressed, functioned also as the switch select. If only was touch screen, definitely more again fascinating.

PUSH EMAIL and INTERNET, Support to mobile office other was facilities push the email, that enabled us got alert the email that entered, like to Blackberry. And that was clear, owing to the attendance of the network 3G and HSDPA, surfing the internet became more comfortable, despite coverage available still was limited. Or, if by chance was in the hotspot area, also could carry out the connection with Wi-Fi, that in the test, moderate satisfactory.

MUSIC, After Office application, i600 also was supplied with the standard of other multimedia. Mentioned for example, music player that could play various formats file (including WMA, MP3, AAC+, OGG, ASF).

CAMERA, The camera is 1.3 Mpix, could be used to photograph and record a video. But the matter of the quality of the voice his music just so-so, and also was not equipped equalizer to maximize the quality of the voice. Was not the matter, this cellular phone indeed more was allocated for mobile office, compared with mobile entertainment.

MEMORY, SGH -i600 had the CREAM capacity 128 MB and RAM 64 of MB. Memory was still being increased with the Micro SD. The capacity Micro SD card support that the ray was used through to 1 GB.

RSS READER, This application was beneficial enough for them who must know the development of the news or warmest rumors. With RSS (rich site summery) Reader, in a manner continued us could get the summary or the headlines from various sites of the news and always in-up date automatically. As the note, the site that could in-list also had the RSS version.

PICSEL VIEWER, This application indeed really helped to check the document (word, excel, power point, PDF), when we were being apart from the office. The colleague in the office could send file the document through the email, and afterward was opened in the cellular phone.

BATTERY, Samsung i600 was supplied with the battery power of 1200 mAh with the battery type lithium the ion. Energy provisions as big as that, this series could be used to speak stopped till 6.5 hours, and alert time till 305 hours.

RESULT, the achievement i600 could be relied on. Especially for mobile office. Application worked perfect, without many hindrances. Despite, we could not edit file the available document. So also when being used for the video call, took place just very smooth. The quality of the voice during voice call also good. But the quality of the voice music, just so-so. Might also chose the cellular phone of one this as supporting equipment of the work in a mobile manner.

Samsung SGH i600 Specification

Network system
HSDPA / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900

Size 113 x 59 x 11.8 mm
Weight 105 g

Display
– 320 x 240 pixels, 2.3 inches
– QWERTY Keyboard

Battery type Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh
Stand-by Up to 305 h
Talk time Up to 6 h 30 min
Ringtones Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3

Option
Number in phones Yes, Photocall
Call records 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls

Memory
– microSD (TransFlash), buy memory
– ROM 128 MB, RAM 64MB

GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Infrared port No
Games Yes + downloadable
Color Violet/Gold, Silver, Red

Features
– Camera 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 pixels, video; secondary VGA video call camera
– 3G HSDPA, 1.8 Mbps
– WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
– Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
– Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
– Java MIDP 2.0
– WMV/3GP/H.263/MPEG4 player
– WMA/MP3/AAC/AAC+/OGG/ASF player
– Organiser
– Document viewer (MS Word, Excel, PPT, PDF)
– Built-in handsfree