Samsung U700 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Having hit gold with its hugely successful Ultra range, Samsung is all set to prove there's more to its waif-like models than meets the eye with the U700. First glances soon reveal that the new addition shares the same gene pool as the popular U600

Pros: Video calling, 3G plus HSDPA-enabled, QVGA screen

Cons: Touch-sensitive controls erratic, Grease-prone surface, Plastic rather than metal casing

Verdict: Plenty of high-tech wizardry can't help but impress, but there are a touch too many niggles for our liking

Pros: HSDPA capable, design and looks, features list, 3.2 megapixel camera, good in-call quality

Cons: User interface a little slower than previous units, touch sensitive buttons are a hit and miss affair, battery life

Verdict: The U700 is a distinctive HSDPA capable phone. Beneath its flashy exterior is a more than capable handset that packs quite a punch in terms of features. If you can look past the sometimes frustrating controls, what remains is an excellent phone.

Review summary: Brilliant QVGA display, HSDPA, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, memory card and many other functions in a fashionably slim shape. Samsung U700, a.k.a Samsung Ultra 12.1, is one of the four slim models in the Ultra Edition II Series. The number indicat

Pros: sleek looks and high quality body construction touch-sensitive keys beneath the display Up to 3.6 Mbits/sec download speed over UMTS + HSDPA scroll navigation camera with 3.2 megapixel resolution and autofocus QVGA display microSD memory cards seamless sy

Cons: the glossy surface of the display reduces legibility records video in the inadequate QCIF (176 x 144 pixels) resolution only no FM radio no call filtering a single black, non user-configurable theme in the main menu

Verdict: Samsung U700, a.k.a Samsung Ultra 12.1, is one of the four slim models in the Ultra Edition II Series. The number indication 12.1 refers to the body thickness in millimeters. The U700 model is the slimmest slider ever to support high-speed data transfers

Review summary: Its not only the striking sleek design of Samsungs SGH-U700 slider handset that appeals to todays mobile phone user. Equally impressive is the ability to boost data transmission speeds up to ten times faster than normal UMTS through the use of HSDPA - an

Review summary: The U700 Ultra Edition 12.1 has been designed by Samsung to provide the user with an attractive slider phone complete with 3G capabilities. The U700 is a member of the Samsung Ultra Edition II range & is available in a selection of colour combinations whi