Samsung SGH C100
A year ago I was in search for a color phone, which suits my budget, 7000. There were 2 decent color phones- Samsung SGH C100 and Sony Ericsson T230. I was using Nokia 3310 and was bored of it. I was very impressed by the sleek design of the Samsung mobile and its 65k display is simply outstanding. I felt Sony Ericsson a bit slow when compared to Samsung and it has only 4096 colors and wallpapers look just bad. So I bought Samsung C100 for Rs-6250/- with bill and guarantee. It has 40 built in ring tones, which are very melodious. But I realized that I couldn’t hear the phone ringing even if it is set to max volume, especially while traveling and the vibration also not strong enough.
Let me tell u some good things about the phone….
The 65k TFT crisp display is something to write about. I have its optional data cable and all the wallpapers I had transferred from my pc to phone are just crystal clear. We can save a max of 25-35 wallpapers depending on the size. The phone accepts ring tones fro any other phones and we can save it. It has large phone book memory-500 contacts. Menus are easily accessible. The arranging of menus is also good. Message capacity is 50 (which is not enough for me). Java load time is super fast, unlike the other phones. GPRS functionality is excellent and fast. There are 4 games (2+2 java games), which I really like. Another big advantage is its weight-just 76 gms. Rather faster processor takes no time delay when loading messages or games unlike Nokia phones and Motorola phones. And the placing of keys is excellent for messaging though messaging is not fast as Nokia since cursor movement is very slow. One can read the screen even if the backlight is switched off. I love the slim and sleek design of this phone. Signal reception is excellent and voice reception also superb. And the side volume control button is useful (It can also be used as menu navigation keys. The four way scroll keys are customizable (but cannot set to access the phone book)
Disadvantages
Misses MMS.
Low ring volume (especially the down loaded ring tones)
You cannot send a picture (black and white) though u can receive it.
Of course there is infrared, but you can only transfer pictures from pc to phone even the reverse is not possible. Phone book entries also cannot be transferred and you can’t transfer between two phone’s IR ports.
The inbuilt ring tones cannot be deleted
One can hardly read the screen when exposed to direct sunlight.
Battery life is just about 1 ½ days, must be better I think.
Misses reminder.
Hands free speaker is absent.
Send business card option is missing, which is really useful for me
Final Analysis
I don’t recommend this phone. I bought this one coz at that time Nokia 3100 was above my budget. Now Nokia 6610 costs about the same price of this one. Go for it….
Even the basic model of Nokia(3510i) has MMS. Samsung guys are u listening..?
Ok bye guys..
Have a wonderful day
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