A touch screen phone that won't let you down (Samsung SGH-F480)

Member Name: Tom123

Product:	Samsung SGH-F480
Date:	20/09/09 (30 review reads)
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Advantages: Reliable, does what you'd expect from a phone

Disadvantages: Laggy, hard to text with

I bought this phone about 8 months ago, and have been using it as my main mobile handset since then. In that time it's been... kicked down the stairs, trodden on by my sister, left in the garden overnight, dropped in a bowl of soup, and taken on numerous nights out, and it's still fully functional! It's as reliable as they come...

However, it has some downsides too. Unfortunately the texting interface is similar to that on most touch screens phone, and i find myself back at the 'create text' screen far far more often then i like, especially halfway through trying to compose one. It also has a slightly irritating tendancy to lock up after I end a call, needing me to touch the screen, then use the 'lock phone' button to lock it.

On the subject of locking it, I do like the separate button on the end of the phone rather than the two button setup you find with nokias and their ilk. It's faster, and simpler, and I dont have to mess around trying to hit multiple keys on a touch screen number pad.

Overall this is a decent phone, but if you're a high volume texter, I'd steer clear for the moment.

Summary: Middle of the road phone, looks great but not as easy to use as others.

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