Samsung E840 review
Network and connections
This is a GSM Quad-band cell phone, working on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz. EDGE and GPRS connectivity ensure safe and reliable data transmission. Connection to a PC is possible through the USB cable, while wireless Bluetooth technology allows the use of numerous compatible peripherals. Samsung SGH-E840 comes with a bright display that offers 256000 colors and has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
Design and features
This is a model with a slide-up opening (slide-up) available in black. The shape is extremely compact and easy to handle and the design is simple and clean. The dimensions are 101.5 x 52.5 x 10.6 millimeters. The weight is 95 grams. The display is large and allows comfortable and immediate viewing of multimedia and telephony functions. The keypad is comfortable and backlit while the antenna is built-in.
Main features
With the Samsung SGH-E840 it's possible to use numerous features. The "Speakerphone", for example, is an essential and convenient alternative to the earpiece especially for phone calls while driving. By activating the "Multiconference" function it's possible to carry out phone conversations with several users at the same time. Messaging features include the management of SMS, MMS and E-Mail. With the T9 fast writing system it's possible to enter texts easily. The device also offers other useful functions: an alarm clock, currency converter, organizer and calculator. Memory is expandable through microSD cards.
Entertainment and multimedia
This model is equipped with a stereo FM radio and offers the user polyphonic ringtones, screensavers and Java (J2ME) games, with the possibility of downloading new content through the built-in WAP browser. This phone is also an MP3 music player and is capable of playing video clips. With this model, it's also possible to capture good quality photographs, sharp and with good color rendering. It is in fact equipped with a built-in 2 MegaPixel camera, for a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. The device has digital zoom, self-timer and allows the recording of video sequences.