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Samsung Ace SPH i325
Samsung SGH-i718 is one of the originators of the VibeTonez technology, a technology which lets users feel vibrations for every virtual keys touched. The technology has been introduced in Asian and European phones and is now available worldwide via the SGH-i718. The smartphone runs under a Windows Mobile 5 Operating System and is very well-known for its sleek and sophisticated design.
Samsung SGH-i718 is slim and light, with its .28 x 2.28 x 0.53 inches dimension and 3.8 ounces. Its thinness makes it a very portable device and easy to slide into a pocket. The orange plastic shell casing brings out a very youthful look. What really dominates the smartphones is its large 2.8″ screen that displays 262,000 colors. Viewing text and graphics definitely is never a problem. There are a number of things that can be adjusted according to one’s preferences and needs: brightness, backlight time and dialing fonts. Navigation could be done via the keys located below the screen. These keys are the Start Menu, the four way navigation and a middle conformation key, the send key, the cancel key and the phone lock key. The volume control and charger jack are located in the left side of the phone while the microSD card slot, mini player key, voice memo key, reset key and camera key are on the right side.
The power button is on top and the camera lens are on the back side of the phone. Being a touch screen-only smart phone, inputting of text and navigating around can only be done using a stylus or finger. The presence of the VibeTonez makes the confirmation of an appropriate number can easily be received according to a vibration after writing a virtual number. There is also handwriting recognition although a built-in QWERTY keyboard in the touchscreen is also offered.
Samsung SGH-i718 lacks 3G and WiFi, a minor disappointment. However, since it is powered by Windows Mobile 5, it features include multimedia features and office applications via the Microsoft Mobile Office Suite. This enables users to use, create, view and edit Word, Excel and Power Point presentations. SGH-i718 also includes calculator, voice recorder, clock, business card reader and other management tools. It also supports music and video files and play them via the Windows Media Player Mobile.
Messaging options in SGH-i718 include support for POP and IMAP e-mail accounts and outlook calendar. It also offer the Microsoft Direct Push Technology for real-time e-mail sending and receiving. Instant messaging isn’t automatically preloaded but users can opt to download and install them. It still supports the original SMS text messages, MMS and web browsing via a mobile version of the Internet Explorer.
The AC adapter and headset connectors are found in the left side. One down side is that the headset is restricted only to Samsung jacks. The 1.3 Megapixel camera, mirror and speaker are located at the back side of the smartphone. The camera features 5X zoom, auto-focus and video recorder. Samsung Ace’s biggest phone feature is its world roaming capabilities. It means that changing from Sprint’s CDMA network to GSM network is a very seamless task to do, which is very beneficial especially for those who make a lot of travel around the world. Other features are speakerphone, conference calling, speed dial, SMS/MMS and voice-activated dialing.
Browsing the web and watching videos in Sprint TV are speeded up in Samsung ACE, being an EV-DO capable handset. This service which can be added upon request can cost $20 monthly, but it gives users the access to a number of channels including CNN, NFL and Comedy Central and live streaming from a couple of music and radio channels. Overseas HSDPA networks are not supported by Samsung Ace. Other wireless connectivity features of Samsung Ace include the Bluetooth 2.0. Samsung Ace can also be used as a wireless modem, only if the user subscribes to a Sprint Power Vision Modem Plan.
Samsung Ace runs under Windows Mobile 6 operating system. Productivity tools include Microsoft Office Mobile Suite that enables users to open, view and edit Word and Excel files. It also includes PDF viewer, voice recorder, notepad and a calculator. It can also play MP3s and games.