Samsung U700 review

Hardware and connections

Samsung U700, also known as "Ultra Edition 12.1," is a Dual Mode cell phone, UMTS and GSM Tri-Band (900/1800/1900 MHz). It features top-level connectivity, thanks to HSDPA, 3G, EDGE and GPRS technologies. The Bluetooth connection, on the other hand, allows the use of wireless peripherals and data exchange with compatible phones and devices. The model also features a USB port. The screen is quite large and well defined: it is a TFT of 240 x 320 pixels capable of displaying up to 262,144 colors.

Design and features

Samsung U700 is a slide-up cell phone, light and compact, that boasts sinuous lines, along with an extremely elegant "mirror" design. The distinctive feature of this phone is its size. In fact, it measures 102 millimeters in length, 50 mm in width, and only 12 millimeters in thickness. Furthermore, its weight is only 82 grams. The built-in antenna, moreover, does not affect overall handling. The keypad is comfortable, as is the navigation pad.

Main features

Samsung U700 integrates multiple features including speakerphone, multi-conferencing, alarm clock, calculator and organizer. As for messaging, it supports all current standards: SMS, EMS, MMS and E-mail, all easily composed thanks to the simplified writing software. The internal memory is 20 MB, easily expandable via MicroSD cards.

Entertainment and multimedia

As for entertainment, Samsung U700 offers numerous possibilities, including polyphonic ringtones, screensavers and Java games, with the possibility of downloading new content through the built-in WAP browser. Samsung U700 is also a good multimedia device: it supports MP3, AAC and AAC+ music formats but is not equipped with an FM radio. Samsung U700 also features a built-in digital camera with a sensor of as much as 3.2 Megapixels, which allows for remarkable quality photographs. The device does not have a flash but offers a 4x digital zoom and a self-timer function. Finally, it is possible to manage and record video sequences.