Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 review
Network and
connections
Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700) is a
Dual Mode GSM/UMTS handset,
able to operate on the 900,1800 and
1900 MHz frequencies. In addition to
3G/EDGE/GPRS connectivity, this device offers
the user the innovative HSDPA, for a
data transfer speed of up to 3.6 MB/s.
Bluetooth compatibility, on the other hand, allows
wireless peripherals to be used or content to be exchanged with other
devices. To transfer data to and from the computer, it is instead
possible to make use of the USB cable
connection. The screen proves to be large and
excellently defined.
Design and
features
Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700) is a cell phone with
a sliding opening (slide-up), which shows off
soft and sinuous lines. It is an extremely
thin and lightweight model, with a thickness of 12 mm and
a weight of only 82 grams.
The built-in antenna enhances its versatility
and the keypad proves to be practical and comfortable to
use. Main
features Samsung U700 integrates multiple functions.
During a conversation, for example, it is possible to activate
speakerphone, thanks to the dedicated built-in speaker.
It is also possible to use multi-conferencing,
which allows you to talk with several handsets connected
simultaneously. All the most common functions are present, such as the
alarm clock, the calendar, the reminder, etc. As far as
messaging is concerned, it supports all standards:
SMS, EMS,
MMS and E-mail, all
easily composed thanks to the included predictive text software.
The base memory is 20 MB and it is
expandable via
MicroSD cards.
Entertainment and
multimedia
As far as entertainment is concerned, Samsung U700 offers a
fairly rich package of content, with the possibility of
downloading new ones through the
WAP browser. In addition to polyphonic ringtones
and screensavers, there are Java (J2ME) games
and the multimedia player, compatible with
MP3, AAC and AAC+ formats.
Samsung U700 features a camera with a
sensor of as much as 3 Megapixels, which allows you to obtain
photographs of excellent quality, which do not lose definition
even when displayed on larger screens, such as
that of a computer. The device also offers self-timer and
4x digital zoom.