Samsung is about to announce the release of a new handset designed for people who need an inexpensive phone. This handset isn’t likely to make a big splash in the mobile phone pool. It’s not flashy and it’s fairly comparable to many of the other low-end handsets out there. In fact, Samsung itself is well-known for producing a number of phones that fall into this category. However, this handset does offer some nice features for consumers who are shopping in this part of the industry. It’s a lightweight device with a decent display screen a great user interface. The handset is called the S3370 and should be on the market soon but an official release date has yet to be announced. Rumours indicate that this phone is expected out in the European market in the second quarter.
2.8″ QVGA Touchscreen Display
This is by no means a stunning display. However, it’s certainly a good display screen for someone who needs a budget handset for everyday use. Notably, this is a touchscreen-based camera. We’re getting to the point where touchscreens are increasingly available to budget buyers. This phone helps aid in that transition. It’s a TFT resistant touchscreen with a 256K colour display.
TouchWiz 2.0 User Interface
This UI is a popular choice among many handset users. It’s very intuitive and user-friendly. It’s a cube-based, widget-focused customizable interface that offers easy navigation through the handset. People who have used this UI in the past will enjoy the ease of using it again on this budget handset.
3G
This is really a must on mobile phone handsets these days. Even budget phones should be 3G phones. The Samsung S3370 doesn’t disappoint in this area. Samsung seems to have based this inclusion on the theory that if you could only have one “premium” phone feature on your device then you might pick this one. For many people, that is true.
Bluetooth
This is another feature that’s almost a must on any good handset today. Sure enough, it’s got built in v2.1 Bluetooth.
Media Player and Camera
The phone is rumoured to have an on-device media player as well as a built-in digital camera. However, there are no official announcements yet about the details of either of these features. Some rumors indicate that the camera will have limited functionality at only 1.3megapixels but it will include a video recording function.
USB and MicroSD
This handset is likely to have USB connection functionality. It is also likely to hold a slot for a MicroSD memory card.
Lightweight Design
The Samsung S3370 is a phone that looks to be small and lightweight. It is comparable in appearance to the Corby phones from Samsung although it does have design layout (such as side buttons) that mirror more upscale Samsung phones like the Wave.
Markets
The Samsung S3370 is expected to be released first to the European market. However, it has already received approval from the FCC in the United States and will likely be released there shortly after its European release. Unfortunately, however, the FCC approval did not include 3G approval which means that this handset will likely be less popular in the United States than in European markets.
Price
It is expected that this phone is going to be priced at approximately 99 Euro. In the United States, it’s expected to be priced at approximately $150.
Competition
This phone is poised to compete in the market with other touchscreen handsets in the low-budget range. Samsung itself is a company that is known for making these products. In particular, it has been compared to the Samsung Corby phones although it is not part of the same series. However, there are other handsets on the market that also compete with this device. The LG Cookie phones seem to be the most comparable to the new Samsung handset and will likely provide the most competition for it at the time of its release.
The Bottom Line
This is a handset that is going to appeal to a lot of people who are looking for a touchscreen option on a budget phone. The most outstanding benefit of this handset as compared to others in the same price range is that it offers 3G connectivity (although that may be true only in the European market). Although it’s a good device with a great user interface, it doesn’t otherwise stand out from other comparable phones. Samsung itself produces phones that are similar to this one plus it faces a lot of competition from LG phones like the LG Cookie. It’s a product worth purchasing if it suits your needs but it’s not necessarily one worth writing home about.
Samsung is about to announce the release of a new handset designed for people who need an inexpensive phone. This handset isn’t likely to make a big splash in the mobile phone pool. It’s not flashy and it’s fairly comparable to many of the other low-end handsets out there. In fact, Samsung itself is well-known for producing a number of phones that fall into this category. However, this handset does offer some nice features for consumers who are shopping in this part of the industry. It’s a lightweight device with a decent display screen a great user interface. The handset is called the S3370 and should be on the market soon but an official release date has yet to be announced. Rumours indicate that this phone is expected out in the European market in the second quarter.
2.8″ QVGA Touchscreen Display
This is by no means a stunning display. However, it’s certainly a good display screen for someone who needs a budget handset for everyday use. Notably, this is a touchscreen-based camera. We’re getting to the point where touchscreens are increasingly available to budget buyers. This phone helps aid in that transition. It’s a TFT resistant touchscreen with a 256K colour display.
TouchWiz 2.0 User Interface
This UI is a popular choice among many handset users. It’s very intuitive and user-friendly. It’s a cube-based, widget-focused customizable interface that offers easy navigation through the handset. People who have used this UI in the past will enjoy the ease of using it again on this budget handset.
3G
This is really a must on mobile phone handsets these days. Even budget phones should be 3G phones. The Samsung S3370 doesn’t disappoint in this area. Samsung seems to have based this inclusion on the theory that if you could only have one “premium” phone feature on your device then you might pick this one. For many people, that is true.
Bluetooth
This is another feature that’s almost a must on any good handset today. Sure enough, it’s got built in v2.1 Bluetooth.
Media Player and Camera
The phone is rumoured to have an on-device media player as well as a built-in digital camera. However, there are no official announcements yet about the details of either of these features. Some rumors indicate that the camera will have limited functionality at only 1.3megapixels but it will include a video recording function.
USB and MicroSD
This handset is likely to have USB connection functionality. It is also likely to hold a slot for a MicroSD memory card.
Lightweight Design
The Samsung S3370 is a phone that looks to be small and lightweight. It is comparable in appearance to the Corby phones from Samsung although it does have design layout (such as side buttons) that mirror more upscale Samsung phones like the Wave.
Markets
The Samsung S3370 is expected to be released first to the European market. However, it has already received approval from the FCC in the United States and will likely be released there shortly after its European release. Unfortunately, however, the FCC approval did not include 3G approval which means that this handset will likely be less popular in the United States than in European markets.
Price
It is expected that this phone is going to be priced at approximately 99 Euro. In the United States, it’s expected to be priced at approximately $150.
Competition
This phone is poised to compete in the market with other touchscreen handsets in the low-budget range. Samsung itself is a company that is known for making these products. In particular, it has been compared to the Samsung Corby phones although it is not part of the same series. However, there are other handsets on the market that also compete with this device. The LG Cookie phones seem to be the most comparable to the new Samsung handset and will likely provide the most competition for it at the time of its release.
The Bottom Line
This is a handset that is going to appeal to a lot of people who are looking for a touchscreen option on a budget phone. The most outstanding benefit of this handset as compared to others in the same price range is that it offers 3G connectivity (although that may be true only in the European market). Although it’s a good device with a great user interface, it doesn’t otherwise stand out from other comparable phones. Samsung itself produces phones that are similar to this one plus it faces a lot of competition from LG phones like the LG Cookie. It’s a product worth purchasing if it suits your needs but it’s not necessarily one worth writing home about.
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