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Samsung D488 mobile phone review
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 Samsung D488 is announced in 2004
Design
Samsung D488 handset is a distinctive-looking clamshell. Measures 92 x 48 x 24 mm in size and weighing 95 grams, it is light and feels very slender despite its size.A secound 96 x 64 pixel, 4096 CSTN display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The 16 bit - color display which is a little milky, dim and uneven, as well as having lower resolution than usual.The display resolution 128 x 160 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.There is nice LEDs which notify users of new messages, active network and missed calls. This is not common for all Samsung handsets and is not necessary to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting.
Ergonomics
The D488 is comfortable to hold and lies well in ones hand.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent Samsung handsets.The plastic keypad has very limited key travel and jiggles independently of the phone, with the shrunken center keys for no apparent reason, make the phone harder to dial than necessary.What's more, the P910i frustratingly flops all around the place when using both thumbs to enter text, yielding a usability level best suited to very short messages. Thankfully, it's still possible to detach the flip entirely for those who prefer fully touch-based interaction.
Features
Dual band 900/1800 MHz connectivity isn't all the Samsung D488 has to offer: there's also support for GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as WAP , Java MIDP 2.0, 64-channels polyphony, FAX/Modem, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of infrared old wireless device,GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the D488 is also equipped with a 1 megapixel camera support for picture-taking .
Performance
Audio quality on the D488 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 800 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 3.5 hours talk time or 150 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 120 minutes.
Availability
The Samsung D488 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
Samsung D488 is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical Samsung design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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