Samsung INNOV8 review

Network and connections
Samsung offers an innovative Smartphone, the INNOV8. The technical features it comes with immediately set it apart, placing it at the top of the range. The network receiver is a GSM Quadband, able to provide unlimited coverage throughout the world. It also supports the UMTS network, so as to receive modern 3G channels in Dual Mode. Surfing the Web has been studied down to the smallest detail, with an HTML browser capable of perfectly displaying pages, thanks also to the internal modem. Data traffic is managed via HSDPA, for truly fast browsing. Or it is possible to connect to Hot-Spots thanks to Wi-Fi support. Of course, the classic Bluetooth and the USB 2.0 cable output are not missing.

Design and features
The lines of this device are appealing and at the same time very elegant and refined. The black surfaces make it look important and resistant, thanks also to the excellent quality materials chosen for the body. The upper part is almost entirely occupied by the display, a 2.8-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 16 million colors, for sharp and bright images. The dimensions are in line with direct competitors, with a weight of 138 grams and a thickness of 17.2 mm. Below the screen is a directional pad to manage content along with the function keys. Thanks to the vertical sliding opening, a standard numeric keyboard is revealed inside. The sales package includes stereo headphones and the USB cable.

Main features
The INNOV8 comes from the manufacturer equipped with the successful Symbian Series 60 platform, which guarantees good content expandability, as well as ease and speed of use. The features are complete, from the advanced contacts address book, to the calendar for managing appointments, all the way to the calculator and alarm clock. The voice section offers speakerphone with good audio quality, a voice recorder, and support for multi-conferencing. It is also possible to make video calls. Java support allows good content customization, installing compatible applications. Finally, text writing is quick and convenient, thanks to T9 support, for composing SMS, multimedia messages, and E-mail, as well as Instant Messaging.

Entertainment and multimedia
As for the multimedia side, this Samsung is truly amazing. It features a camera with as much as 8 megapixels, which takes high-quality photographs, thanks also to the Flash Power LED and the 9X Zoom. Other dedicated functions are excellent, such as Smile Shot and automatic face recognition, or panoramic shots, achieving high performance. The available memory is 8 GB, further expandable with microSD type cards. An enormous capacity, so you can also carry your favorite music and videos with you, to be played with the media player. It is also able to receive AM/FM radio stations. It also provides support for GPS satellite signals, so the device can also be used as a navigator. The 1200 mAh battery guarantees respectable autonomy, up to 330 hours in Stand-by.