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How Good Is The Samsung M500? Find Out...

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Samsung M500

The Samsung M500

This technical Samsung M500 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not a live hands-on review. It takes an in-depth look at its pros and cons so you can make a well-informed decision.

The Good:

  1. Weight: It weights 2.78 ounces , which is extremely lightweight, and normally means a very small size as well. Men with big fingers may hate coping with a phone that is too small. (score: 16/20)
  2. Phone Book: It can store up to 500 phone book entries, which is quite good! (score: 20/20)
  3. Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot MicroSD, a useful way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  4. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  5. 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. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 192 hours. It is about average. (score: 12/20)
  2. Camera: 1.3-megapixel camera built-in the Samsung M500 is considered a fairly good camera. (score: 7/10)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Talk Time: 180 minutes of talk time. This is just basic. (score: 8/20)

Overall Score: 90


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Samsung M500:
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 necessarily detail features in full, some features may be missing. Hence, the script that computed that analysis may produce akward results. If you see a mistake, let me know by email.

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