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Samsung Blade Review
27 August 2009
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The Samsung Blade takes its name from the prism shaped D-pad. It bears a strong resemblance to the Jet, and has a vibrant 2.8-inch display.
As a result of a slightly smaller touch-screen than we’re accustomed to from Samsung, the widget bar to the left of the screen was thinner and therefore less effective. However, the touch-screen was nice and responsive.
The camera is adequate at 3.2 megapixels, and we were impressed by the quality of video playback. Samsung has also rectified some touch-screen issues from earlier touch-screen models, by making it virtually impossible to accidentally hit the mute key mid conversation.
The Blade really excels in the internet department and video playback was also good, although you are restricted when it comes to format. We held some issues with the widget options on the home screen, but nothing too serious.
Battery performance was fair.
As a mid-range touch-screen, the Samsung Blade is firmly up there with the best. There are a few minor glitches, but it has excellent internet capabilities and looks pretty good too.
Pros: The internet experience is a smooth affair with rapid browsing speeds and an innovative zooming feature.
Cons: The lack of a virtual QWERTY keyboard seems a
strange omission.
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Verdict: A slick looking phone whose price tag is the only giveaway that its features are mid-tier.
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User opinions(1)
Strongest alternative lies within Samsung's own rangeThis device is yet another example of the way the market is bringing advanced mobile technology to all sectors. This device will have to be priced very keenly as it faces a strong alternative from within Samsung's own range: the s8000 jet. although it is slightly more expensive it is arguably one of the best multimedia feature devices on the world market.
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