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Samsung SGH-R225M

The Samsung SGH-R225M
Guide Rating -  
Pros  • Dual band for worldwide use
• Good melody composer
• Stylish small design with blue backlight
Cons  • No high speed GPRS data service
• No infrared connectivity
• No WAP mobile browser
The Bottom Line - A nice little inexpensive phone for those who are mainly into voice, not data

 
Product Description
• Technology support: GSM 900/1900
•  Dimensions: 4.3 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches
•  Nice world GSM phone, includes a hands-free kit
  Detailed features & Specifications
 
 
"A Nicely Featured World Phone"
The Samsung SGH-R225m, offered by Voicestream, works both in Europe and North-America, which makes it an interesting urban traveler cell phone. It also features a good ringtone composer with 2 user-customizable ringtones (and 3 downloadable), good organizer features (including a scheduler with a full one month view, AOL instant messaging and graphical games such as Casino (a slut machine) and Mole (a catch-the-gopher kind of game): nice pastimes but no gaming nirvana. Additionally, the r225m supports AOL instant messaging, for you to remain in contact even on the road.

I don't understand why Samsung made a phone that works worldwide but did not also include GPRS wireless data connectivity, a feature now offered by most GSM companies, and allowing for nice WAP and Internet connections, a real plus for travelers. They also elected not to include infrared connectivity, a feature that can help wireless data connectivity and easy transfer of one's phone book information without the need to purchase a data cable. Clearly, it seems like this phone is aimed at young active people who don't conduct technologically intensive business but need efficient and stylish communications. Let's say: designers, managers, actors, and artists in general. Other young persons who don't travel that much but go out a lot should like it too.

 
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