Samsung SGH-T809 Review - Messaging, Internet, & Connectivity
Messaging, Internet, & ConnectivityThe T809 supports both SMS and MMS messaging protocols as well as Instant Messaging using the pre-installed Wireless Village (AOL/ICQ/Yahoo) client. Email is not supported via the included software, though the camera application does support posting of cameraphone pictures to Internet photo albums. Predictive text input using T9 is turned on by default, and the included PC-only synching software also allows you to compose a handful of favorite text messages on your computer and then transfer them to your T809 to use as SMS templates.
Support for Class 10 EDGE data means the T809 is capable of some pretty zippy transfer speeds over T-Mobile's high-speed network, and the phone is also GPRS compatible as well. A built-in browser for T-Mobile's "t-zones" service means access to downloads and Web browsing as well as browser-based email services. I'd have preferred a dedicated email client as found on some higher-end and business-oriented phones, but for most people considering the T809, the email support will do just fine.
With built-in Bluetooth 1.1, USB, IR, and a removable microSD card, the T809 will sync with your PC (using the included software), and transfer files to a computer or other Bluetooth-equipped devices. The phone does not support Wi-Fi or GPS.
Next: Conclusion »Fetch me more...Quickly jump to more information about related topics, cell phones, carriers or phone manufacturers mentioned in this In-Depth Review by using the links below. About our in-depth cell phone reviewsWe take great pride to ensure that the our reviews are thorough and accurate. In no way are our editors directed or influenced by any manufacturers, advertisers, or partners; we believe that honest, opinionated reviews -positive or negative - are the only way to maintain credibility and serve our users. Reviews by companyApple, BenQ, BlackBerry, Eten, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, o2, Palm, Pantech, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony EricssonSlider phones are all the rage right now and Samsung's T-Mobile SGH-T809/SGH-D820 is one of the sexiest slider's I've seen. Combining stunning good looks, a slim, sleek form factor and a gorgeous screen with the features you'd expect from a mid-range multimedia phone, the T809 is a winner in almost every sense of the word. If only Samsung had included a decent battery with it, they'd have a can't-miss hit on their hands.
The... Lest you think that the SGH-T809's beauty is only skin deep, this shiny mobile packs a bevy of features beneath its flashy exterior. While not quite top-of-the-line in any one area, the T809 is a solid multimedia device sure to keep its fans happy long after the thrill of its surface beauty has worn off (as if that could happen).
Samsung includes a wired stereo headset with microphone in the T809's packaging so you can take full... The 320x240, 262,000 color QVGA display on the T809 is as gorgeous as the phone itself. Even bigger and better than the exemplary screens on the Sony Ericsson K750i and w800i, the T809's screen is sharp, vivid, and has ample room for gaming, photo viewing, and more mundane tasks like contact and datebook browsing. As I mentioned before, the first accessory you'll want for your T809 is a case or screen protector; the one drawback of... When my fiancée first saw the Samsung SGH-T809, she fell for it. She's not a gadget head like me, but she certainly agrees that this device blends technology and style while retaining user-friendliness. With the T809, Samsung has achieved just that in a phone that's exclusive to T-Mobile subscribers. The handset is razor-thin, lightweight, and stunning to behold. From the big, bright screen to the quality swivel camera...
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