Not the way forward (Samsung SGH-Z140V)

Member Name: Kudos1992

Product:	Samsung SGH-Z140V
Date:	14/01/08 (237 review reads)
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Advantages: Mobile TV, Bluetooth, Video Calling

Disadvantages: Outdated, Only 1MP Campera, Overheats easily, battery runs out very quickly

I've had this phone for a couple of years now and to be fair - it still looks (almost) as good as new. Surprisingly both the outside and inside screens still work perfectly - although they are very small for phones of today.

After a while, it is easy to become agitated with this phone due to the irritatingly long antenna sticking out and in my opinion - it ruins a great looking device. You will also soon notice that with extensive use, the back cover (which is also the battery!) heats up and deturs you from making calls.
One of my faivourite features is undoubtedly the 3G aspect. This phone allows you to watch a wide range of TV channels on your mobile subject to monthly charges. These channels range from Sky Sports 1,2 and 3, to the History Channel and Biography. Furthermore, more channels are scheduled to go mobile in the future. 3G service is now provided by all major networks including 3 and Vodafone (My faivourite). When watching TV however, enjoyment is sometimes hampered by the small screen. What's more, many channels load slowly and require consistant buffering. This make some major channels such as Sky Sports almost unwatchable.

This phone has around 50mb of inbuilt memory which is more than enough if you're planning not to carry music and videos around on it. I have not yet run out of room for games and phone numbers etc.
Making calls or video calls is especially easy. Also, there is a shortcut key to access the cameras 1 megapixel video or still camera. Admittedly, the camera is way of the pace of modern mobiles'.

All in all, this makes a good phone for the "only use it sometimes" mobiler. An avid high-tech fan will have been happy with this phone - two years ago.

Summary: Good phone in its day - time may be up for it now

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