Samsung S5600 Preston review
Network and connections
An excellent product offered by Samsung, the S5600 Preston is suitable for satisfying every type of user. The network receiver is a GSM Quadband, capable of guaranteeing optimal coverage in any area of the world, also thanks to UMTS support. Internet browsing is really fast, with an HSDPA modem for packet data traffic. With the HTML browser it will feel like opening pages just like with home ADSL. To exchange files with other compatible devices, Bluetooth is used instead. Or even the USB 2.0 data cable to sync directly with a PC.
Design and features
The compact Candybar structure encloses everything in a sturdy and practical-to-handle shell. The rounded edges offer an ergonomic grip, allowing the device to be held comfortably in one hand. The dimensions are indeed compact, with a thickness of 12.9 mm and just 96 grams of weight. The front houses the large display, a 2.8-inch TFT with display of up to 16 million colors. It features Full Touch Screen technology, to offer simple and intuitive content management. A multifunction key also helps with menu navigation. The sales package includes headphones and a data cable.
Main features
The Widget interface allows the user to best customize their Preston, with ever more convenient and fast menus. The application package offered is absolutely complete, with contacts, organizer, alarm clock and calculator, currency converter and even a stopwatch. But that's not all, because Java support allows the installation of compatible software for expansion. Support for Office documents allows you to manage E-mail attachments without any problems. These can be composed quickly, thanks to the predictive text that helps a lot with message text. Even the purely telephone-related aspect is not lacking, with good-quality speakerphone, voice recorder, multi-conference support. In addition, the dedicated camera allows you to make video calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
To complete the technological offering of this S5600 Preston, Samsung's designers have equipped the device with a 3.2 megapixel camera. It is really convenient for taking quality photographs when needed, also thanks to Flash, Zoom and other dedicated functions, such as Smile Shot. You can also record videos, to be saved on the 80 MB internal memory, further expandable up to 8 GB with microSD cards. There is also a multimedia player for playing audio and video files in various formats. The tracks played are automatically recognized by Shazam's Find Music service. The AM/FM antenna then allows you to receive your favorite radio broadcasts in any area. Battery life is not bad, with 300 hours of Stand-by.