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Samsung E630 Review

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Like other Samsung phones in this class, the focus has been put compact design, high-quality imaging capability, and superior sound quality. What sets the Samsung E630 apart from similar Samsung phones is its design. From the standpoints of both style and functionality, the E630 is head and shoulders above other Samsung mobiles in its class.

One of the smaller sliding phones on the market, this phone is smaller than the similarly bedecked Samsung E710. Sliding phones are becoming more popular as users find them to be a nice substitute for the flip-phone design. Flip-phones have a reputation for being slightly more fragile and cumbersome than soap-bar phones, but users have also complained about the hassle of locking their phones’ keys as well as accidentally placing calls—which can be a nuisance and in some cases embarrassing.

This light, compact mobile phone offers users an impressive 8x digital zoom, as well as built in flash. Users will find more than enough room in this phone’s 18 MB internal memory to store their favorite photos. The Samsung E630’s VGA digital imaging device is adjustable to several different resolutions and compression formats, allowing users to conserve memory. This phone also has an interesting multi-shot function that rapidly snaps photos—simulating motion.

Other unique features of the Samsung E630 are its Dictaphone function and enhanced sound. When the Dictaphone is switched on, it records both sides of the conversation—which can be useful for everyone from businesspeople to journalists. Having an integrated Dictaphone helps users set the record straight, while the enhanced makes sure the messages comes through loud and clear the first time. The enhanced sound is a battery-gobbler that boosts the mobile phone’s sound resolution.

Compared to similarly sized phones on the market, the Samsung E630 provides a host of nice features that are bundled into a simple, rather classy design. This phone could well be a hit with people looking for a practical phone with some extra features.

The main features of the Samsung E630:

  • Enhanced digital imaging device (features 8x digital zoom, multi-shot function, and flash)
  • Dictaphone
  • Minute and cost tracking
  • Enhanced sound clarity
  • MPEG format digital video camera
  • Flexible call waiting functions
  • Animated screensavers
  • Polyphonic ringtones
  • Calculator (with currency converter)
  • Multilingual support
  • Java game library
  • Support for Java applications
  • 4-direction navigation pad
  • XHTML browser (WAP 1.2 compliant)

Technical Specifications of the Samsung E630:

  • Weight: 79g
  • Dimensions: 8.5cm x 4.3cm x 2.2cm
  • Display: 65,000-colours, 128 x 160 pixels
  • Camera: up to 640 x 480 resolution
  • Dual-band operation
  • Talk time: 3 hours
  • 18 MB internal memory
  • Standby charge: 220 hours
  • Integrated infrared
  • Fax; serial port connectivity
  • Digital camera: 0.3 megapixel (8x digital zoom)

The features that the Samsung E630 is missing:

  • GPS
  • MP3 player
  • Bluetooth
  • FM radio
  • E-mail
  • Streaming media

Accessories available for the Samsung E630:

Included:

  • Standard Charger/Travel Charger
  • Handsfree headset

Also available:

  • Handsfree audio devices (including SoundMate external loudspeaker)
  • Additional batteries and chargers
  • Car kits