Samsung SGH-F490 Reviews
Product Type: Samsung mobile phones
Newest Review: ... main reason for that was the operating system, in my view. It was a custom Samsung software, as these were the pre-Android ... more
... days. Not exactly a bad thing, I had an Android phone after this, and it felt nowhere near as slick. But the F490 OS felt nowhere near as slick as iOS, but with a �350 price difference, I was willing to overlook that. But this was meant to be a Smartphone, and therefore do everything. While I had no doubt that the camera was far superior to the iPhone, the other main thing I used (besides the phone and text functions), the music player, wasn't. I did try using it, but it just didn't feel 'right' compared to how ...morePrice Comparison for Samsung SGH-F490
Customer Samsung SGH-F490 Reviews (2)
by - written on 04/12/12 (Somewhat useful, 5 readings)
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Many people think that this whole Apple vs Samung war is a new thing. But back in 2007 is when it all started. Apple had just released the iPhone, and Samsung retaliated with this, the F490. Back then, I wanted the iPhone badly, but just couldn't afford it. And seeing as the contract was in my dad's name (I was 17 at the time), he said it had to be on Vodafone, as the whole family used Vodafone. So I went for this. And I wasn't disappointed. It had 3G where the original iPhone didn't, it had a better screen resolution, and a better camera, plus it was a little bit smaller. It had to be said, it looked like it should have wiped the floor with the iPhone, but ... Read the complete review
by - written on 22/05/09 (Useful, 48 readings)
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I got this phone as a free upgrade (with 02) and i was bit nervous about it after having numerous sony ericson phones for years! The big seller for me was the excellant camera, the large screen and the modern touch screen technology. I have had it over a month now and im really happy with it! The camera really is good, with print outs of the same quality as a digital camera. I have found it extremely easy to use, as it has loads of shortcuts right on the front screen so no need to go through loads of menus. These can be personalised too, for example i created a button which when tapped would immediatly call my partner. There are no issues of it calling people when its in Read the complete review
Technical Details for Samsung SGH-F490
| Product Description | Samsung SGH F490 - cellular phone with two digital cameras / digital player / FM radio - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
| Product Type | Cellular phone with two digital cameras / digital player / FM radio |
| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
| Band | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 900/1800/1900 |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes |
| Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty | 72 |
| Voice Recorder | Yes |
| Automatic Redial | Yes |
| Mobile Email | Yes |
| Internet Browser | Yes |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Phone Design | Candy bar |
| Aerial | Integrated |
| Input Device(s) | Touch sensitive screen |
| Display | LCD display - colour |
| Digital Player (Recorder) | Digital player - WMA, AAC, MP3, WMV (Sound) |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards | MicroSD |
| Battery | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - 1000 mAh |
| Talk Time | Up to 180 min |
| Standby Time | Up to 250 h |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 12 cm |
| Weight | 102 g |
