Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700
Would've given 5 stars....but i felt slighly let down... - Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700 Smartphone

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Would've given 5 stars....but i felt slighly let down...
Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700

minniepoo80

Member Name: minniepoo80

Product:

Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700

Date: 22/07/10

Rating:

Advantages: Has cool gizmo's and features, tough exterior...funky looking

Disadvantages: Bluetooth a big let down but if you can get past that then A +++

I was impressed with the amount of cool applications i could download from the internet! You can get anything from a coin tosser to a gps speedometer, my favourite being the fully functioning metal detector...most of the aps are free but there are some sites that charge you for downloading but you dont have to use these as the free aps are more than sufficient.

The phone has built in Wi-Fi so can access the internet for free but if no Wi-Fi hotspots available, you can connect using 3G through your network provider at there tarriff rates and connects within 5 secs.

The Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700 is a tough little phone as i have dropped it a couple of times and expected the worse but the case and screen held together and with no scratches. If your anything like me i would highly recommend for my fellow clumsy people!!

The Battery life is good when your not browsing the net so you might need to take the charger with you but its a small price to pay for the nifty things you can do on the move.

Now for the cons....

The bluetooth was utterly rubbish and may as well not have one as it has trouble pairing to other devices, sending/receiving files, well just about trouble to do anything and as there wont be any future updates on the firmware by samsung, so sorting the bluetooth is nearly impossible meaning you'll have to look for updates elsewhere.

If you can live without Bluetooth by using other means (mms and memory cards)Then i would say go for it, prices range from £199 - £269 its available for now and with a 2 gig momory card and all the funky gadgets is worth the money...

Summary: Overall a good little gadget but the bluetooth lets it down.