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Samsung SGH-i780 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 425

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Verdict

With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPDA connectivity
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
  • Good mini-QWERTY keyboard
  • Two batteries and separate charger

Cons

  • Relatively bulky
  • 2.5in. display

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 116x12.9x61.3 mm
Built-in devices: camera, keyboard, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included: Opera, RSS reader, podcast manager, data converters, photo/video viewers
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 128 MB
Display size: 2.5 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
Expansion slots: microSD

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