Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani review
Network and connections
The famous designer Giorgio Armani also leaves his mark on a common piece of technology like the cell phone. Here then is the Samsung B7620, revealing itself with a fashionable and refined side. Let's start with the technical characteristics. The network receiver is a GSM Triband, on frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. UMTS support allows for advanced network services. The internal HSDPA modem makes it possible to reach speeds equal to home ADSL when browsing the Internet. The HTML browser will therefore have no trouble displaying Web pages. Furthermore, distributed networks can be exploited thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi antenna. Bluetooth and a USB output are also present.
Design and features
At first glance, you immediately notice the black lines with gold finishes, to give a touch of class and refinement. The front is almost entirely occupied by the large screen, a 3.5-inch AMOLED, capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. It is also equipped with Resistive Touch Screen technology, for optimal and simple management of every function. Looking more closely at the structure, you notice that the B7620 Giorgio Armani opens with a side Slider movement. This frees up the Full QWERTY keyboard inside, just like on a PC. The dimensions nevertheless remain compact: 16.4 mm thick and 164 grams in weight.
Main features
The platform of this device is Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, with the possibility of upgrading to 6.5. Needless to say, the compatibility and expansion possibilities offered by this system are truly amazing. You can install any software you like, Java-compatible programs and games. Customization will keep pace with one's own work and personal needs. With the extended keyboard it's convenient to write E-mails, or manage Office and PDF documents. The graphics accelerator helps with adapting images on the screen. Instant Messaging allows you to always stay in touch with friends online. The RSS Feed reader, on the other hand, keeps you always updated on the latest news. As for phone functions, we should mention the speakerphone, the voice recorder and video call support.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia features are also excellent, such as the 5-megapixel camera. It allows you to take excellent quality photographs, thanks also to dedicated functions such as autofocus, digital Zoom and Flash. You can also record videos, to be saved on the memory of a full 8 GB, further expandable. The space for your favorite audio and video files will thus be enormous. Windows Media Player will take care of playing them back. An AM/FM radio receiver is also present. GPS satellite support allows you to make use of functions such as navigation, Geo-Tagging and Mobile Tracker.