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Rocco Augusto
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 Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: UNVEILED: Samsung SGH-i620 Windows Mobile Standard Smartphon |
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http://www.mobilegazette.com/samsun...20-07x05x30.htm
"No, the Samsung SGH-i620 isn't available yet nor it was announced so far but some carriers hinted its existence already. And now, UK-based website Mobile Gazette posted the first photos and draft specifications of this smart QWERTY slider which is definitely following the SGH-i600 philosophy. While not too much is known yet, Mobile Gazette says, the i620 will be a triband (only) GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone as well as supporting UMTS (supported bands are unknown), featuring two cameras (one with 2 megapixel and photo light). It's expected to be powered by Windows Mobile 6 and closed, the phone measures something around 59 mm width and 94 mm height while opened it's 131 mm"
Wow! Samsung has been very busy since their release of the Samsung Blackjack! I love the shiny metallic look of the device and can't wait until we know more information. While it is only speculation at this moment in time, it would be safe to assume that Samsung might bless us with WiFi on this new device as well. 
Source: the::unwired
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MitchellO
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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All I can say is ewww...
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Mike Temporale
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:36 am Post subject: |
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| MitchellO wrote: |
| All I can say is ewww... |
Really? I think it's pretty nice looking. In fact, I think this is going to be my next device - given that it is quad-band, GSM with 3G. I like the simple exterior, and the slide out keyboard doesn't require me to rotate the device or anything - like the Vox / Wizard type devices. I would prefer a red or green, or maybe even blue colored device over the silver, but that's not too big a deal. 
Oh, and it has to be thin too. No more bricks for me. 
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MitchellO
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Honestly I really don't like this design. I think the silver looks a bit tacky, and the screen looks really weird amongst the big borders and buttons. With that slider thing it looks like it could be a bit chubby too. The current i600 design is great. It's thin, it's decent looking, and it's black
The BlackJack is great, this is a step back.
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hotdram
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To me the benefit of a slider would be to get a bigger screen. From the picture, it doesn't appear as if the screen is much (if any) bigger than the Blackjack. Maybe I could like it if they made the screen take up more of the front while still retaining "portrait" mode so you don't have to rotate the device ala Vox etc).
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ARW
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Guess I don't see the advantage of this over the Blackjack. What I'm waiting for is a Smartphone version of the Samsung sch-u740 phone that has a dual-hinged screen form factor that allows both a flip phone mode and a qwerty keyboard "laptop" type configuration.
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Rocco Augusto
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i dig the looks of it. i could go for a bigger screen but i think its neat and tiny looking which is a plus
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Its ugly! The screen is too small, and its just tacky. Its definitely a step back from the i600.
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scottb
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I think it looks ok, but I don't like slider keyboards. They tend to make the device thicker and they always feel "loose" to me.
This statement from the preview article is a little strange:
"The design of the Samsung i620 is certainly appealing. If you're not using the QWERTY keyboard, then the simple controls allow access to most of the phone's functions without opening it up.. and if you want to type then the sliding keyboard is a no-compromise approach that may well give the best of both worlds."
Access most of the phone's functions without opening it up? How would you dial a phone number? How many Smartphone functions don't require key presses?
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| scottb wrote: |
| Access most of the phone's functions without opening it up? How would you dial a phone number? How many Smartphone functions don't require key presses? |
Well, the Home, Back and control pad are all on the front of the device - along with the call and hang up keys. I do a fair amount with just those keys. If you have shortcuts to your most used apps on your home screen, you should be able to do it no problem. If not, it's just a little scrolling, but nothing too bad. Stuff like playing games, updating the weather on Fizz, or browsing the web or even email. There's a lot you can do with out the keypad.
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