This technical Samsung A640 review is based on a computer algorithm, it is not a hands-on review. It lists its strong and weak points so that you make an informed decision.
The Good:
- Weight: The Samsung A640 has a smaller than average weight, which is usually perceived as a plus. (score: 12/20)
- Talk Time: A talk time of 228 minutes. It is good enough! (score: 16/20)
- Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
- Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)
- Push-to-Talk (PTT): The Samsung A640 supports Push-to-talk (PTT), a technology that allows you to instantly talk to other people owning a PTT phone on the same network, just by the push of a button, as with a walkie-talkie. (score: 7/7)
The Average:
- Phone Book: 300 entries. This is sufficient for most users. (score: 12/20)
The Not-So-Good:
- Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of hours. Not quite sufficient for most users, in my opinion. (score: 4/20)
- Camera: The VGA built-in camera is basic. Useful, but you won't win photography contests with it. (score: 3/10)
Overall Score: 71
* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Samsung A640:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)
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** Given the fact that manufacturers do not always detail features in full, some features may be missing. Therefore, the program that generated that technical analysis may produce absurd results. If so, send me an email to let me know.
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