MOBILE PHONE REVIEW

Samsung SGH-i640V review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	61x16x95 mm
Weight:	126 g
Form factor:	slider
Built-in devices:	camera

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 6.0
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook

Networks
2G:	GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G:	GPRS
3G:	3G, HSDPA

Memory
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
On-board memory:	150 MB

Display
Display type:	TFT
Display size:	2.4 in
Native resolution:	240x320 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Messaging & data
Messaging services supported:	SMS, MMS
Internet browser:	Yes
Email client:	Yes
Email protocols supported:	POP3, SMTP, IMAP4
Java:	Yes

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Expansion slot:	microSD

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Talk time:	6 h
Standby time:	380 h

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	AC adapter, USB sync cable, headset , software CD, standard+extended batteries, battery charger

Phone
Ringtones:	real music
Vibrating alert:	Yes
Built-in phonebook:	yes
Calendar:	Yes
Alarm clock:	Yes
Voice dialling:	No
Voice recording:	Yes

Camera
Camera resolution:	2 megapixels

Overview

Samsung SGH-i640V

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Editors rating: 7.0

Verdict

With 3G but no Wi-Fi, the SGH-i640V will not have universal appeal. The defining features of this Windows Mobile smartphone (its rotating navigation wheel, touch buttons, large size and idiosyncratic user interface) will also polarise opinion.

Typical price

£ 119

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