Great! (Samsung SGH-J700)

Member Name: BigBottomedGirl

Product:	Samsung SGH-J700
Date:	25/07/09 (83 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to use; looks good; durable; lots of different features

Disadvantages: Limited memory without buying extra card; does not automatically save sent items

I bought this phone about 2 months ago since I have a habit of losing them on buses so wasn't looking for something too expensive, yet something I wouldn't be embarrassed using!
I chose the phone in 'coral' (its actually more like a pretty pink) because I think it looks much nicer than in black. Similarly, the silver is good because its shiny and despite it not being such a new model, it gives off the impression that its not an old brick.
The features are good. Its basic uses- calling, texting etc.- are, as you'd expect, easy to use, but the extras are very useful. The phone can hold up to 100 memos, so although there's not a 'to-do list' feature in the Organiser, this can be used as one. Or for making any little notes/reminders to yourself. The calender is equally as good for organising, and you can put alarms with any appointments, tasks, anniversaries/birthdays, etc. you add. In the separate Alarm feature, you can have up to 5 on at any one time, though I can't say I've ever used them all...!
I imagine its not an incredibly important extra, but the games that come free with the phone aren't bad either, in fact there's quite a lot.
The Music player is good, but unlike the radio feature you cannot close it and use other phone functions like texting at the same time. The Radio is good because it will automatically search and save local radio stations, and you can flick through them all very quickly.
The memory isn't so great. Although there's enough for several videos and a lot of photos, you wouldn't be able to hold any mp3 files. However, the memory cards that can fit in this phone are widely available, just a little expensive.
My only frustration with this phone is that it does not automatically save sent text messages. You have to go to options and choose 'Save and send'.
I really like the password security feature to keep nosy people out of any areas (eg. images, text messages, music player)!
I have also found this phone is quite durable, which is good! I've dropped it a few times and despite the minor bashes, it hasn't sent the screen funny! I also dropped the phone down the toilet and after a short drying out, fortunately the only affected feature is the volume/side down key no longer works...so I have to listen to my radio really loud!...
It was very cheap too, actually. With £10 credit, it was £45, but so just £35 for the handset.

Summary: Very good given the features and price!

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