Samsung Z720 review
Network and connections
Samsung SGH-Z720 is a "Tri-band" and "Dual Mode" cell phone, usable on mobile phone networks all over the world. It supports, in fact, the GSM frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz. Furthermore, it can transfer data via UMTS, EDGE and GPRS connections. It is, then, a model capable of operating in HSDPA mode, in order to offer, in areas covered by the service, a bandwidth up to 10 times higher than average. This device allows, via wireless Bluetooth connection, the exchange of files with other devices equipped with the same functionality, as well as the use of numerous dedicated accessories. The infrared port (IrDa) is not present, instead, while it is possible to connect the phone to a PC via USB cable.
Design and features
Samsung SGH-Z720 is a thin and well-finished device, with a sliding (slide up) type opening. It is a compact and elegant model, very thin and light. This phone is available in black with an elegant chrome finish around the screen and the navigation controls. By pressing a side button, a numeric keypad is revealed, with rather small sized keys.
Main features
SGH-Z720 allows "multi-conference" calls to be made. The phone also allows video calls to other users, both landline and mobile, equipped with the same technology. It also offers the hands-free function, usable during conversations. It is also possible to record short audio Memos while voice calling functionality is not provided. SGH-Z720 supports all messaging formats: Sms, Ems, Mms and e-mail, with the help of the T9 predictive text writing system. The internal memory is 20 MB and is further expandable via the Micro SD card slot. This phone is equipped, lastly, with an alarm clock function, calculator, currency converter, countdown timer, stopwatch and agenda.
Entertainment and multimedia
Samsung SGH-Z720 is equipped with 64-tone polyphonic ringtones. In addition, the user can enjoy melodies in MP3/AAC format and playback of MPEG-4 video clips is provided, as well as "videostreaming" functionality. This model is not equipped with an AM/FM radio, while support for Java technology (J2ME) allows users to have fun with the newest videogames, which can also be downloaded using the WAP browser. Samsung SGH-Z720 has two different built-in cameras. The main one has a sensor of as much as 3 Megapixels, with autofocus, and allows excellent quality photographs to be captured. The maximum resolution achievable is 2048x1536 pixels. This device is also equipped with 4x digital zoom and also allows video sequences to be recorded. The internal video camera, on the other hand, is of the VGA type and is mainly dedicated to video calls.