Samsung S5350 Shark review

Network and connections
A mid-range phone, capable of offering a complete set of applications and ease of use. The S5350 Shark has GSM Quadband operation, on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. This allows optimal coverage in any condition, also thanks to UMTS support. To browse the Internet, just use the dedicated HTML browser. The internal modem with HSDPA technology will take care of managing data traffic, guaranteeing high speed as if it were home ADSL. There is also the convenient Bluetooth for exchanging files with other devices.

Design and features
The exterior look of the Shark is simple and essential. The Candybar body keeps its dimensions compact, to offer portability without compromise. The thickness is in fact 12 mm for a weight of 99 grams. The front houses the screen, a 2.2-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. Just below it stands out the clickable directional pad followed by the standard alphanumeric keyboard. This is designed with curved lines, as if they were shark gills.

Main features
The proprietary platform offers, right from the basic configuration, complete and practical functions. Contacts, organizer, calculator, stopwatch and alarm clock are just a few. The Java support also allows you to install additional compatible software, so as to best customize the device according to your needs. The predictive text support is really convenient for quickly composing texts, for SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail. It is also possible to correctly view Office and PDF files with the Document Viewer. The Instant Messaging program is also interesting, to always stay in touch with friends on the network. For phone functions there is speakerphone, voice recorder and video call support.

Entertainment and multimedia
The set of features dedicated to leisure is also good for this Samsung S5350 Shark. It in fact integrates a 3.2 megapixel digital camera, capable of taking good quality photos but also of recording short videos. The dedicated functions range from Zoom, to LED Flash up to Smile Detection. The available memory is 100 MB, expandable up to 16 GB via microSD cards. This way you can always have your favorite music and videos with you, to play with the dedicated multimedia player. The audio quality is excellent, thanks to the Digital Natural Sound Engine DNSe system. The battery life is also remarkable, lasting up to 450 hours in Stand-by.