Samsung C417 Cell Phone
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- Installed Memory: 2.5 MB
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Performance: Quad Band
- Design: Mobile
- Style: Clamshell
- Network Type: GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 GPRS
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I can't believe I miss my razr.
Pros
Good signal; strong battery
Cons
Poor menu organization; lacking media options; and misleading Bluetooth capability
Recommended it?
No
The Bottom Line:
While functional, it is not meant for those craving a unique phone with fun features
Three months ago I was eligible for my Cingular upgrade, and on a whim I chose this phone while shopping with friends. Its stylish and colorful, and small, but not too small. Unfortunately its looks is all it has going for it. Instead of randomly ranting, I will focus on my three main issues with this phone.
MENU ORGANIZATION
The organization of the features of this phone are confusing at best. Camera, games, calendar and alarm are all under the same icon, and memory status under "My Stuff." Of course there are three buttons under the menu that all connect to the internet and assure that you will unknowingly connect and get charged before you know it.
MEDIA
Although camera phones are not known for their particularly sharp image, this phone takes well below average photos. Most images come out extremely blurry, and the photos that are recognizable are grainy. This phone does not have a video recorder, which I thought was almost as standard as the camera in phones. Standard ringtones and wallpaper are boring and lack unique qualities.
BLUETOOTH
All other features are forgivable, but the bluetooth on this phone has seriously missed the mark. When shopping through phones, bluetooth capability was the first thing I looked for. Unfortunately, Samsung's definition of bluetooth only seems to incompass earpieces, which leaves a variety of other bluetooth capabilities out. Had this been clearly outlined, I would not have bought this phone.
It would be unfair to say this phone doesn't have any good features. I have had very few reception problems since I have switched to this phone and the battery is very long-lasting. However the good does not outweigh the bad in the very competitive phone market.
MENU ORGANIZATION
The organization of the features of this phone are confusing at best. Camera, games, calendar and alarm are all under the same icon, and memory status under "My Stuff." Of course there are three buttons under the menu that all connect to the internet and assure that you will unknowingly connect and get charged before you know it.
MEDIA
Although camera phones are not known for their particularly sharp image, this phone takes well below average photos. Most images come out extremely blurry, and the photos that are recognizable are grainy. This phone does not have a video recorder, which I thought was almost as standard as the camera in phones. Standard ringtones and wallpaper are boring and lack unique qualities.
BLUETOOTH
All other features are forgivable, but the bluetooth on this phone has seriously missed the mark. When shopping through phones, bluetooth capability was the first thing I looked for. Unfortunately, Samsung's definition of bluetooth only seems to incompass earpieces, which leaves a variety of other bluetooth capabilities out. Had this been clearly outlined, I would not have bought this phone.
It would be unfair to say this phone doesn't have any good features. I have had very few reception problems since I have switched to this phone and the battery is very long-lasting. However the good does not outweigh the bad in the very competitive phone market.
