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How Good Is The Samsung a970? Find Out...

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Samsung a970

The Samsung a970

This technical Samsung a970 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not based on a hands-on review. It takes an in-depth look at its pros and cons to help you make a well-informed decision.

The Good:

  1. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 200 hours. It is above average! (score: 16/20)
  2. Phone Book: It can store up to 500 phone book entries, which is quite good! (score: 20/20)
  3. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  4. 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)

The Average:

  1. Talk Time: 210 minutes of talk time. It is about average. (score: 12/20)
  2. Camera: megapixel camera built-in the Samsung a970 is considered a fairly good camera. (score: 7/10)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Weight: 5.07 ounces of the Samsung a970 is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in your pants pocket or a purse, you could find it heavy. (score: 0/20)

Overall Score: 72


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Samsung a970:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Considering that manufacturers do not necessarily detail features in full, some features may be missing. Therefore, the script that generates these technical reviews may yield absurd results. If you see a mistake, email me to let me know.

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