Samsung M8800 Pixon review
Network and connections
Samsung offers an innovative, high-end phone, to compete directly with Nokia's flagship models and the iPhone. The technical features of the Innov8 M8800 Touch are therefore excellent. It is in fact a GSM Quadband device, also able to use UMTS support thanks to Dual Mode. This way network coverage will always be perfect in every part of the world. To surf the Internet you can count on the internal modem and the HTML browser, with fast data traffic management via HSDPA. But that's not all, because Wi-Fi support also allows access to the Web through the Hot Spots of distributed networks. Bluetooth is also present for connecting to other devices, as well as a USB 2.0 cable.
Design and features
At first glance the exterior appearance of this Samsung looks clean and simple. The lines are well cared for and minimalist, to give an impression of comfort and ease of portability. The monoblock body is thin, 14.9 mm thick; the weight of 121 grams also contributes to practicality in handling. The upper part is entirely occupied by the large display, a 3.2-inch TFT capable of displaying 262,000 colors. It also features Touch Screen technology, so the entire device can be managed with a simple touch of the fingers. In the purchase kit you can find the earphones and the USB cable.
Main features
The phone proves to be really complete from every point of view, with simple and practical functions. First of all, navigation through the menus is fast and intuitive, all manageable through the touch-sensitive screen. A contacts address book, a calendar for managing appointments, an alarm clock and so on are always necessary. As for voice features, you can find the built-in speakerphone, the voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing. Furthermore, the front camera allows video calls to be made. Writing messages is fast with the keyboard appearing on the screen. There is also a document reader for the most common formats, so you can manage attachments within E-mails. The only downside is the fact that it is not a Smartphone, with an expandable platform. However, Java support allows you to install small utilities and compatible applications.
Entertainment and multimedia
Here the Innov8 M8800 Touch shows off its greatest qualities in this section. On the back you can find a camera with as much as 8 megapixels, which thanks to 16X Zoom and Dual Power Led Flash, allows you to obtain amazing and perfect images. It is equipped with dedicated functions, such as automatic face and smile recognition, or Advanced Shake Reduction to reduce vibrations and Wide Dynamic Range for automatic brightness adjustment. The internal memory is 200 MB, expandable up to 8 GB via microSD cards. This way you can carry plenty of music and videos with you, to be played with the dedicated player. There is also support for receiving FM radio stations. In addition this Samsung has been equipped with a GPS receiver to use the device as a satellite navigator. Finally, a convenient TV Out output allows you to directly project the images from the display onto an external screen. The lithium battery guarantees good portability, up to 290 hours in Stand-by.