“The selection of handsets today mainly influenced by individual preferences on the main features of portable models and packages offered by dealers and suppliers of various networks to store. This is a” pick and match “option where the chosen phone is paired with different network providers – offering a bundle of the monthly consumption of minutes and texts for deals at discount prices.

When I visited Phones4U shop in 2006, I found to point to a different Nokia handset, but when I saw the latest model of Samsung P300 on the screen, and without any hesitation, I signed a deadline of 12 months O2. The contract covered unlimited calls and texts to £ 25 per month.

When this contract expired last year, I decided to make a new contract with Phones4U to make room for 18 more in the long term – months. Again, I chose the handset stand out from other units on the screen, a different model Samsung SGH-U600. Unfortunately I was not the O2 network for this device, but instead of Orange for £ 25 and 225 minutes and 100 texts.

Please note that Phones4U requires that any contract of insurance to £ 9.99 per month via direct debit, otherwise I will not be able to reach an agreement for the unit. I had to go for one month in despair approved the contract, but after I called the insurance company (Policy Administration Services Ltd) to return, but ‘m convinced of the £ 2.99 per month for SIM card. Well, I finally decided not to cancel insurance after two months. I’m not against, insurance for mobile phone calls related to all unlawful due to loss or theft and accidental damage. However, with my lifestyle at present there is no chance that the handset is stolen or broken. Certainly, this insurance is not worth it.

After 15 months, I think it’s worth sharing the value of having Samsung SGH-U600 offers but wherever I go, what I really want to do and to be connected 24 / 7 at home and abroad . If you are looking for an older model that you can easily in your pocket, without doubt, one should not be ignored. SGH-P600 is not a perfect unit but served as an ideal mobile companion and weaknesses / drawbacks are overshadowed by its strengths in the areas of compatibility, size, appearance, ability, music / radio, connectivity, power, display, and even video camera functions. Well, I listed the reasons why this device is a handy gadget and difficult to live without.

-Design and Style

= It has an ultra-slim built in a sapphire blue shell and easy in the pocket. As a normal snapper, is comparable to LG Shine model or the latest Samsung G800 but SGH-P600 is surprisingly light weight gadget with a selection of colors to choose from. With 10.9mm thickness is considered the best on the market for mobile telephony. Weighing 81grams, it is the second lightest unit next to Samsung E250 and quite comparable to Sony Ericsson models in terms of weight, in particular W350. It is lighter than the Samsung U700 and G600. Lightness is a bit of a disadvantage that can be easily slipped from the hands or pockets of the layer. Well, the extra space for other animals such as keys or purse / wallet in the pocket, then the disappointment / slipping while sitting.

CAPACITY AND BATTERY

Besides its lightness, it contains an internal memory capacity is higher than Samsung G600 and U700 and of course comparable to Blackberry Pearl models. It is better than the Nokia 2630 and 2760 (11MB) or the 6500 Slide that is only 20MB. It is recommended that new external memory card (microSD up to 2 GB to them). The 60 MB internal memory is sufficient for a reasonable number of photos and songs, including video clips. If I want more pictures and videos take so I usually use my digital camera resolution.The longer battery life is reasonable. Technically, it is designed to provide a talk time of 4 hours, but in my experience, I can not talk differently this time, I’ll do my allowable monthly calls of 225 minutes (2.5 hours) if more than I test this possibility. For simple calculation, I charge the battery every week to my monthly talking / sms-time, take pictures / videos from time to time to maintain. Charging the unit / battery uses a USB connection is also included in the purchase. This USB cable is compatible with my old Samsung P300 and even E250, except for the latest model, Samsung Tocco SGH-F480V (which I bought recently for my third contract under Vodafone) which has a closer relationship bigger house. I would recommend the phone off the efficiency of the battery to maximize during charging. An image of a battery (fully charged) appears on the screen when the device is fully charged.

The phone can hold up to 1000 contacts in the phonebook and 200 SMS messages stored. Incoming and outgoing messages are automatically stored in my messages, while the projects may be restored / saved or deleted easily. The information is stored on the phone or dual SIM card.

Imaging and CAMERA

After a 3.2 mega-pixel camera, it is not wrong to take pictures of some places I visited during my travels. This resolution is substantially acceptable, especially for regular 4×6 prints or for web-page editorial. Unfortunately I did not bother to transfer to the PC / laptop or even printed and downloaded online so I can not describe the quality of the images captured by the camera. Synchronization with PC is done by installing the CD installation for the combined actions data (photos, contacts, documents) on the PC. It is clear and easy to manage photos or files to send to other mobile phones as an attachment or directly transferred via Bluetooth. I have also tried to take the video unfortunately, the quality is not very good at using a full screen option. Regarding sound quality, it is audible and clear, similar to my old Samsung P300. Following this resolution, however, that no less from my old O2 XDA other unit (3megapixels) or my last Samsung Tocco (5megapixels). Pictures taken during the night or in low light are not very impressive place to configure the scene to change.

Technically, the phone is capable of different modes shot, scene settings and effects that are common to other models / brands. For example, for recording modes, it can make the orientation and several panoramic shots that can be found in the design of Samsung U700. Other special effects such as black and white, sepia or changing image colors are not available in the device, but these features are added features of the Samsung G600 models.
It is also important to note that the flash on the back of the unit is backlit while navigating dark environments.

MUSIC AND SOUND

I rarely use the phone’s music player. I love listening to music through my laptop and Microsoft Media Player CD / DVD player or my iPod nano. For testing the external memory card, I asked my friend to download some songs and it seems that the sound quality is perfectly fine with headphones. As an alternative to my iPod, I use the FM radio mode of the phone by my regular jogging / walking. The FM radio function is activated when the headset is connected to the phone, it will not work. The game and the audio options (volume) level can be overcome by using the buttons on the pavement in the center of the circular phone or on the left side of the phone. The radio buttons are also used for auto-tuning of FM stations available in the region. If the radio is on and there is a incoming call, the radio is interrupted and the call can be answered. The phone has a voice recorder is an excellent option for short audio.

Features and functionality

This model is an Orange Signature Series phone keypad of the phone is not much difference with the older Samsung models. The front shows the main controls such important functions as follows: on / off button, an earphone, a display (screen), volume keys, a spokesman, making multi-function alphanumeric keys and dial / delete / Exit button menu.

It has a round button in the middle that access to Internet use / confirm key and navigation keys (up, down, left and right). There are also two buttons (right and left) features a short menu and contacts, including back to cancel and select buttons. These buttons are similar to a touch screen function and is very sensitive to quick navigation without moving the phone. Sliding or pushing the top of the phone will expose the alphanumeric keypad and special function keys for calling. At the back of the phone shows the mirror, camera lens and flash, the camera function keys and memory card slot.

He has a home screen “feature for quick access, such as sending messages, take pictures and explore Orange World Browser. The home screen offers different icons for a list of options for direct access to various functions of the phone, or showing missed calls or receive messages and reminders.

Explorer’s phones, there are (12) icons displayed on the screen, namely:
(1) Applications: for Bluetooth functions, image editor, the Java world (games), and intelligent searching for messages and calls.
(2) Music Player: functions for playing songs and FM radio
(3) parameters: the function time and date of installation, telephone installation and displays, the display and light settings, and network services such as call forwarding and call barring and Security (PIN code, SIM lock, password, mobile tracker)
(4) Organizer: calendar, voice recorder, alarm clock, calculator, converter, stopwatch
(5) Address Book: list of contacts, speed dialing, contact management and memory status for both the phone and SIM card copying itself
(6) Messaging: Incoming and created messages, models, multimedia, memory status for SMS
(7) Call History: statistics for missed, received and outgoing calls and messages sent and received contacts
(8) Camera: Take photos, record video camcorder /
(9) media album folders for images / photos, music, videos and sounds taken and downloaded, including information / resources found in external memory
(10) Orange World: The Browser to access the site in orange and URL.
(11) Alarms: Setting up specific alerts to personal appointments (up to 5 different memory recall)
(1912) Sound settings: ring selection for incoming calls, the keyboard mode and message tones, and still

Additional services and Phones4U ORANGE

There are advantages to having a contract for the “pay as you go” special arrangements for regular communication with family and friends to maintain both locally and abroad without interruption by not topping up each month. Ignorant, there were hidden costs incurred by Orange, which have not been explained to me when I Phones4U by the deal. I recently discovered when I finally signed for on-line access to my detailed billing statement. There is a charge for detailed billing statements by mail. It is recommended that the review costs each month, especially when the cost of the contract amount (£ 25 per month) is. It is also a good habit to call or contact customer service by calling 150 in the Orange handset. The agreement also allows me to use my phone abroad / abroad. To activate this feature is manageable by phoning the Orange one day before departure. International calls from the UK or vice versa are excluded from the contract. That means I have a surcharge based on current pay rates. For example, when I call from Italy, the cost per minute of 38P call and calls cost 19p per minute, while the cost of sending text messages for free and 30p to receive messages. For sending MMS messages cost 75p and 60p below 50K for the great shopping.

Minor inconveniences my contract with Orange acceptable and manageable. Orange network connection is not very strong, especially in enclosed spaces (such as basements or underground) over Vodafone and O2 networks. Since it is a phone Orange Signature Series is the end – I can not use a SIM card from Tmobile, O2 and Vodafone. Operation of the unit cost me £ 20 (if Orange will do) or £ 10 per phone Chinese shopkeepers.
Moreover, Phones4U gave me a free phone from Motorola F3 (SIM Card and Tmobile free £ 20 top-up) under the contract. After this contract I can upgrade the camera when I have reached 12 months of payment or purchase of my remaining payments and another contract for the new unit. As I am not completely satisfied with Orange network, I decided to repurchase the Agreement.

Last month I received my new phone, Samsung Tocco (SGH-F480V) minutes/100 to 250 messages per month which is really a good deal valued existing customers, like me, use the best deals that are not applicable for “pay as you go” state. Existing offers on Samsung U600 is a minimum of 10 pounds a month top-ups and get the device for only £ 99.99 or buy online at Amazon costs £ 120.