In 2008, the Korean company released a new model of mobile phone - SGH-i900. Samsung, according to unofficial data, spent about $ 50 million on its advertising. Many experts were surprised by this decision. This device is not a flagship, as the Samsung lineup has more attractive models that are equipped with innovative developments. Was this gadget worth the money? Let's get it right.
Contents of delivery
By purchasing this phone model, you can not blame the company for saving. Each device is equipped not only with a standard set, but also with such elements as an adapter for an audio jack at 3.5 mm, a wired stereo headset, a stylus, a disk with software. There is a mandatory removable battery, a USB cable that is used to connect to a PC, and a charger.
Two modifications of Samsung SGH-i900 are available to the buyer. The first is a gadget with 8 GB of internal storage, the second is twice as much, 16 GB. Devices with large ROMs are additionally equipped with a car charger and another battery. The kit also includes a docking station, a leather case, a spare stylus. The buyer will see a software disk for installing the Route-66 navigator. In addition, a charging station is provided for the additional battery.
The disadvantage of the accessory kit is the lack of a protective film. According to most users, it is extremely necessary.
Features of the case and design
Customers who primarily focus on the design of mobile devices praised the SGH-i900. Samsung has rightfully become a rival to the iPhone. Outwardly, the device looked great. Experts noticed that Korean manufacturers continued the minimalist tradition set by Apple.
The case of the new model is made of two materials: plastic and metal. The latter is used to design the front panel. Staying in more detail on it, it is worth noting that the screen does not have a protective coating, its surface is quite easily soiled. Most buyers attributed the constant accumulation of fingerprints to the shortcomings. As for the plastic frame, its surface is embossed. Due to this, traces of mechanical damage are invisible.
In terms of size, this unit can be attributed to the middle category. Its weight is 120 g. The height of the case is 112 mm with a width of 56.9 mm. The thickness of the gadget is 12.5 mm. When compared with competitors, this model was much more convenient than the iPhone, however, HTC Diamond is more compact than Samsung. Based on this, the conclusion suggests itself: the SGH-i900 model is not very heavy and not very large.
There are no customer comments on the assembly. In order to remove the rear panel, there is no need to make special efforts.
For lovers of devices with mechanical buttons, this smartphone will be a godsend. It is equipped with a joystick, which is almost never found in modern models. There are also buttons for volume control, on / off, reboot, camera and quick access to all software functions. Their layout is standard, so we will not dwell on it in detail. Accept and reset call keys are touch sensitive. On the rear panel there is only a camera lens and LED-type backlight.
Screen
The widescreen touch screen is equipped with the Samsung SGH-i900. Display specifications are average. Resolution is 400 Γ 240 px. The diagonal is 3.2ΚΊ, which corresponds to 8.2 centimeters. In the manufacture of the screen used TFT technology. The display supports 262,000 colors.
When displaying a picture on the screen, it is almost impossible to notice graininess with the naked eye. There are no comments on the viewing angles; when tilted in the horizontal and vertical directions, the color rendition and contrast are practically unchanged, readability remains at a high level. The model is equipped with an accelerometer. The developers have installed the function to turn off the ringer volume if you turn the device with the display down, while laying it on a hard surface.
Performance
At the time of release, this device was considered one of the most powerful in terms of performance. It runs on a Marvell PXA312 processor. Working computing modules are accelerated to 624 MHz. For quick launch of the programs, a RAM of 128 MB is provided. According to most users, this is quite enough for the smooth operation of the device. As mentioned above, Samsung SGH-i900 is produced with 8 and 16 GB of integrated memory. Resetting the settings when detecting problems with the gadget is carried out using a special Reset button, displayed on the upper end of the case. To completely restart the system, you must press the reset and receive keys, as well as Reset. After a few seconds, release the last one and keep the rest until the yellow exclamation mark appears on the screen.
In order to install custom applications, music, download movies, support for memory cards up to 16 GB. According to the owners, this amount is enough for comfortable operation of the device.
Autonomy
What battery is used in Samsung SGH-i900? The instructions will help answer this question. The developers installed a 1440 mAh battery. The unit is manufactured using lithium-ion technology. It takes 2.5-3 hours to fully recover the battery life.
The manufacturer claims that in a talk mode the device can work up to 6 hours without additional recharging, taking into account the use of 2G networks. When connected to 3G, the time period will increase by about half an hour. In standby mode, this model can operate up to 500 hours.
Owners of the SGH-i900 gadget claim that with an average load, you can count on 2 days of excellent operation.
Software
On the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, the Samsung SGH-i900 operates. Firmware for the original version of PUHJ2. The interface looks pretty interesting thanks to the use of the TouchWiz shell. The user has the opportunity to install up to 6 popular applications on the main screen. All settings can be made with the thumb of one hand. The response of the programs takes no more than 3 seconds. To activate the menu, you can use the hard key or soft button.
Conclusion
Most experts and ordinary users have come to the conclusion that the Samsung SGH-i900 is a great device that combines most of the useful features. The communicator is perfect for those people who prefer the Windows Mobile platform. Its advantages include a 5-megapixel camera, a slot for a memory card, a widescreen screen (size), a high level of assembly, a complete set of built-in software. But what upsets the owners of this gadget is the lack of mounting on the body for the stylus and the rather weak resolution of the display.