With the ubiquity of ultra-thin devices, consumers are looking for new ways to differentiate themselves from the general public. Much of the appeal of the Motorola RAZR was its unorthodox design, released when much of the market was using Nokia-designed candybars.
reating the SGH-D807, Samsung put a spin on the popular RAZR. Rather than the familiar clamshell design, the D807 is slim slider, with similarly appealing features packed into a 15 mm profile.
Not just looks and no function, the D807 offers an impressive array of multimedia features, such as a high-resolution 262K-color LCD, integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and MP3 player, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. An external microSD memory slot in addition to the D807's 18.0 MB internal memory, allows users to take advantage of the phone's
Placing the primary focus on design, Samsung engineers managed to create a sleek futuristic slider that turns heads whenever it's revealed. The D807 has an attractive matte-black housing that features a chrome accents around thee outer edge, contributing the quality feel. Preventing any interruptions in the smooth lines, an internal antenna is positioned underneath.
Slim enough to match up with the RAZR, the D807 measures 97 x 52 x 15 mm and weighs in at just 98 grams, rather thin and lightweight, but not impressive with the influx of similarly slim devices.
The Samsung D807's most dramatic feature is its large 176 x 220 px 262K-color screen. Offering exceptional resolution with vivid imaging, the state-of-the-art LCD is the centerpiece to the D807's impressive design.
Below, 4-Way Keypad with Select Key, Connect and Disconnect, and Left and Right Keys allow users to navigate without having to open the D807. But the arrow buttons are quite small, make functionality a bit difficult.
The multi-function port for Headsets, Accessories, and the Charger can be found along the left side near the Volume Keys. But with an irregular connection port for the Headset, consumers will have to purchase special headphones for the D807. Along the right side, an expansion slot accepts microSD memory cards.
Located on the other side the screen, an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera is revealed when sliding open the D807, ensuring the lens protected when the slider is closed. Capturing pictures up to 1280 x 1024 px in resolution, the D807 provides good quality photos that can be used for printing, allowing consumers to leave the digital camera at home.
Easily opened with one hand, the spring-loaded slider reveals a slightly recessed keypad. With the buttons connected, the smooth appearance is a beautiful design element, but is rather difficult to type on, being unable to differentiate keys from each other by feel.
Overall the D807's obvious appeal is its stylish, sleek look with a vibrant LCD set off by the matte-black finish and chrome trim. Similar in dimensions to the RAZR, the D807 is as compact as any of the latest ultra-thin phones on the market, fitting tastefully in any pocket.
Out of the box, the Samsung SGH-D807 comes with a Standard 800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Home Charger, and User Manual.
Since first being introduced in 2002, cameras have gone from a novelty on phones to an essential feature that allows the user to leave their standalone digital camera at home.
Compared to the market, the D807 is in the middle of the pack with a built in 1.3-megapixel camera. Falling short of the latest state-of-the-art phones that feature 2.0- and 3.2-megapixel cameras, the D807 is nonetheless a significant improvement over the old 0.3-megapixel VGA cameras still found on some phones released today.
With resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 px, the D807 captures photos that are suitable for making prints. At around 250 KB per photo at this setting, the camera's internal memory can store up after 70 photos, but an external microSD memory card provides extra storage space. Lower resolutions include MEGA (1152 x 864 px), SVGA (800 x 600 px), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240 px), and QCIF (176 x 144 px).
Located on the back of the screen, the camera is revealed when the D807 is slid up (protecting the lens when the slider is closed). Easily controlled using the center select button to take pictures, directional arrows adjust the Brightness Level (0-10) and 4X Digital Zoom (10 steps). The brightness adjustment helps compensate for some low light conditions, however it is still a poor replacement for a conventional flash.
With the LCD screen out of view during a self portrait, the D807 has a mirror next to the lens that gives an accurate depiction of what's in frame. Other features found on the phone include a Self-Timer (Off, 3, 5, and 10 Sec), Quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy), Effects (Grayscale, Negative, Sepia, Emboss, Sketch, Antique, and Moonlight), and Frames (25 different to choose from). More advanced options include Multi-Shot (6, 9, or 15 shots at normal or high speed) and Mosaic Shot (2x2 and 3x3, Auto or Manual).
Entering Camcorder Mode, videos can be captured in Normal Length or Limit for MMS modes. Effects and Quality options are available for the video camera. Shot at 176 x 144 px resolution, the video clips are grainy and choppy and remain a novelty feature rather than intended for actual usage.
The D807's 1.3-megapixel camera is solid as an occasional replacement for the standalone digital camera. It fares much better than the older VGA cameras but trails many dedicated camera phones that can be found from major carriers. The lack of a flash hurts it in comparison with other 1+ megapixel counterparts but the robust filters and functions are useful options and a nice bonus.
Released for Cingular Wireless, the Sansung D807 features GSM quad-band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) technology, permitting use of the handset on compatible GSM networks in North America, Europe, and Asia, provided it has been unlocked.
Locking phones is a common carrier practice to keep customers from purchasing phones at a discounted rate with a service plan and bringing them to other carriers. Since the D807 is a Cingular exclusive, it's locked by default. But good-standing customers can usually request the unlock code after 90 days of service. Only after the handset has been unlocked can users take it to other networks.
Samsung offers a straightforward 3 x 3 menu that can be easily navigated with the four-way directional button or by entering the 1-9 keys that correspond to each item. To get a custom look, the D807 gives the user the option of changing wallpapers, ringtones, and skins but the menu can not be altered.
Essential for the business user, the phone features a clear and easy to use speaker phone. To enable the speakerphone, users simply press the middle select button in the center of the directional button when answering or during a call. The sound on both the speakerphone and the earpiece is low. Loud environments can be troublesome for D807 users, who may struggle to hear the other party they are speaking with whether they are holding it up to their ear or have it on speakerphone.
Samsung rated the D807's 880 mAh Li-Ion battery at 5.0 and 250 hours (10.4 days) of talk and standby times respectively. However, these times are under optimal conditions and testing suggested it may yield a lower performance. Moderate to high users may find it necessary to charge the phone nightly to avoid battery troubles. While charging, the LCD remains lit so users who are not interested in having a night light will need to lay the phone on its face.
Screen
The centerpiece of the D807's sleek design is the vibrant 262K-color LCD screen that offers 176 x 220 px resolution. Built from TFT (Thin Film Transistor) technology, the D807's high resolution LCD offers bright and vivid colors that allow the screen to remain visible even in direct sunlight.
With TFT technology, circuit transistors placed directly on the glass provide fast refresh rates because each pixel location does not have to be scanned. This allows for noticeably faster response times for games or for use as a viewfinder and brighter, more distinct colors. The drawback with TFT is its significant power consumption and the resulting reduced battery life.
To conserve battery life, the D807's screen can be set for different intervals to fade out and turn off (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, and 3 min). To see the time or check the phone's static information, the user must slide the phone up or press the left softkey. With Samsung's knowledge and expertise in flat panel displays, the D807's 262K-color screen offers an optimal balance of performance and battery life economy
Featuring a user-friendly MP3 Player, the D807 is bolstered by a microSD expansion slot, allowing for sufficient music storage. Settings for the MP3 Player include Repeat, Shuffle, two different visualization modes, and a backlight (always on or normal). It lacks an equalizer but a nice feature is that the volume can be set independently of the phone's ringer or speaker volume.
An audio recorder is also among the D807's features. Using the microphone to record, the handset must be held close to the subject in order to be picked up by the recorder.
Cingular's MEdia Net service provides a convenient way to download MP3 ringtones for a fee - starting at $1.99 each - but does not offer full versions of songs. Other carriers such as Verizon and Sprint offer MP3 downloads to their customers but at a fee of around $2 per song, users may be better off transferring them from their PC anyway using a data cable (not included) or Bluetooth.
The audio features of the D807 are basic with a functional, but simple MP3 Player and a limited audio recorder. While MP3 downloads directly to the phone are not as simple as with other services, there are several options for transferring songs from another device.
The D807 comes complete with all of the standard text messaging options while offering T9 predictive text for faster typing. The handset features SMS (Short Messaging Service) for sending text, EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service) for positioning layouts, and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) for sending photos, sound, or video clips.
Instant messaging on the D807 allows the user to stay in contact via the most popular services. AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, ICQ, and Yahoo are all pre-installed on the D807 and can be used to send and receive messages.
Not just limited to text messaging, the D807 offers easy access to Yahoo, MSN Hotmail, and AOL e-mail accounts. Users can also send and receive emails from 3rd party email accounts through POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols.
The D807 makes it easy to access the most popular instant messaging and email services. T9 makes typing easier and faster, but some users may find the keypad difficult to use. With the phone's buttons undersized and connected in a row, it can be difficult to differentiate between them.
Entertainment
Essential applications come preinstalled on the D807. Alarm, World Time Clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Calendar, Scheduler with Alerts, Notepad, Voice Recorder and a Calculator are all included. The D807 also features a useful Converter Tool for Currency, Temperature, Length, Weight, Volume, and Area.
An impressive feature is the D807's use of voice commands through VoiceSignal 2.0 technology, a popular and innovative voice recognition software program. A helpful way to get around using the phone's difficult keypad, VoiceSignal can be used for one-step name and digit dialing, as well as to start programs, address a message, and get contact information. The program's settings allow for adjustment of the recognition sensitivity and the digits can be customized for the user's voice.
The D807 comes preinstalled with just two games, Tetris, the popular puzzle game, and Midnight Pool, a billiards game, which are both trial versions and very limited. However, users can download and install more applications through J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition). As the most popular platform for mobile devices, developers have already created mobile versions of popular video games and work-supportive programs. Cingular's MEdia Net also offers games - including the full versions of Tetris and Midnight Pool - that can be easily downloaded for a fee.
The D807 comes with a solid group of applications pre-installed and the ability to easily expand on them. Voice recognition is an impressive feature that allows the user to avoid the directional arrows and keypad that may be difficult to navigate.
The D807 uses EDGE Class 10 technology and supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the popular high speed EDGE data protocol. With its Bluetooth capability and a Cingular data plan, the D807 can also be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone features a built-in browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing.
EDGE, Cingular's 3G network, allows data transfers two to three times faster than traditional GPRS networks. Averaging speeds from 70 to 135 kbps, the EDGE network has expanded to over 13,000 U.S. cities and towns and more than 39,000 miles of U.S. highways. International EDGE and GPRS roaming are also available in more than 80 countries, allowing access to more than 253 million people worldwide.
While the D807 has EDGE and GPRS, Cingular just released its first HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) phone in July. While consumers may be content with EDGE, HSDPA will have 400-700 Kbps data rates to start and promises eventual speeds of up to 10 Mbps.
As Cingular plays catch-up with EV-DO, EDGE is fast becoming replaced. Regardless it still provides modest speeds to a far-reaching, almost nationwide network.
With 18.0 MB of internal memory, the D807 has ample storage space for photos, videos, ringtones, and text messages. However, more memory is needed to use the built-in MP3 player so the D807 features a microSD expansion slot along the right side of the handset.
While the phone does not come with a memory card in the box, they can be purchased separately in sizes of up to 2 GB.
Connectivity
Featuring Bluetooth technology, the D807 allows users to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible accessories within a 10 meter (30 foot) range. Compatible with several popular Bluetooth profiles, users are able to pair with a variety of devices.
The D807 supports Headset Profile (HSP) to connect with popular Bluetooth headsets, Hands-free Profile (HFP) to use hands-free car kits, Serial Port Profile (SPP) to emulate a serial port, File Transfer Profile (FTP) to send files from phone-to-phone, Object Push Profile (OPP) to send a vCard, and Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile to allow consumers to connect their laptops to go online over Bluetooth.
Unfortunately, A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is not supported on the D807. A new technology, A2DP allows users to listen to stereo music on A2DP-compatible Bluetooth headphones. However, with all the devices that it is able to connect to, plus its ability to be used as a wireless modem, few users will be disappointed with the D807's Bluetooth connectivity.
With its sleek, modern look, compact size, and capable features, the Samsung D807 offers an impressive combination of style and performance that will make it a popular RAZR alternative.
Set off by the D807's chrome-framed, black matte finish, the 262K-color LCD screen is among the best on the market and is the centerpiece of the phone's distinctive look. At 176 x 220 px, the screen presents impressive size to go along with bright, vivid images.
Not limited to just good looks, the D807 delivers solid multimedia offerings. Capable of print-quality photos, the 1.3-megapixel camera is a nice feature but the lack of a flash prevents it from being a full replacement for a standalone camera. The MP3 Player has a simple, user-friendly design and the external memory card allows the user to keep an impressive array of songs stored on the phone as well as pictures, videos, and ringtones.
EDGE capability allows the phone to connect to the internet and download data, applications, games, and media for the phone. Already lagging behind the offerings of Verizon and Sprint, EDGE is being replaced by HSDPA. However, its does provide one of the farthest-reaching networks even if it is at modest speeds.
Extensive Bluetooth connectivity enables wireless communication for data transfer as well as the use of popular headset and hands-free devices.
Excellent voice recognition software mitigates a keypad that may lead some to misdial. Other concerns with the D807 are the low earpiece / speakerphone volume and short battery life which may be troublesome for some users.
Overall, the D807 offers a distinctive, compact phone with well-thought out, capable features. Consumers who buy this phone for its unique look will be pleased with what they find on the inside.
reating the SGH-D807, Samsung put a spin on the popular RAZR. Rather than the familiar clamshell design, the D807 is slim slider, with similarly appealing features packed into a 15 mm profile.
Not just looks and no function, the D807 offers an impressive array of multimedia features, such as a high-resolution 262K-color LCD, integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and MP3 player, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. An external microSD memory slot in addition to the D807's 18.0 MB internal memory, allows users to take advantage of the phone's
Placing the primary focus on design, Samsung engineers managed to create a sleek futuristic slider that turns heads whenever it's revealed. The D807 has an attractive matte-black housing that features a chrome accents around thee outer edge, contributing the quality feel. Preventing any interruptions in the smooth lines, an internal antenna is positioned underneath.
Slim enough to match up with the RAZR, the D807 measures 97 x 52 x 15 mm and weighs in at just 98 grams, rather thin and lightweight, but not impressive with the influx of similarly slim devices.
The Samsung D807's most dramatic feature is its large 176 x 220 px 262K-color screen. Offering exceptional resolution with vivid imaging, the state-of-the-art LCD is the centerpiece to the D807's impressive design.
Below, 4-Way Keypad with Select Key, Connect and Disconnect, and Left and Right Keys allow users to navigate without having to open the D807. But the arrow buttons are quite small, make functionality a bit difficult.
The multi-function port for Headsets, Accessories, and the Charger can be found along the left side near the Volume Keys. But with an irregular connection port for the Headset, consumers will have to purchase special headphones for the D807. Along the right side, an expansion slot accepts microSD memory cards.
Located on the other side the screen, an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera is revealed when sliding open the D807, ensuring the lens protected when the slider is closed. Capturing pictures up to 1280 x 1024 px in resolution, the D807 provides good quality photos that can be used for printing, allowing consumers to leave the digital camera at home.
Easily opened with one hand, the spring-loaded slider reveals a slightly recessed keypad. With the buttons connected, the smooth appearance is a beautiful design element, but is rather difficult to type on, being unable to differentiate keys from each other by feel.
Overall the D807's obvious appeal is its stylish, sleek look with a vibrant LCD set off by the matte-black finish and chrome trim. Similar in dimensions to the RAZR, the D807 is as compact as any of the latest ultra-thin phones on the market, fitting tastefully in any pocket.
Out of the box, the Samsung SGH-D807 comes with a Standard 800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Home Charger, and User Manual.
Since first being introduced in 2002, cameras have gone from a novelty on phones to an essential feature that allows the user to leave their standalone digital camera at home.
Compared to the market, the D807 is in the middle of the pack with a built in 1.3-megapixel camera. Falling short of the latest state-of-the-art phones that feature 2.0- and 3.2-megapixel cameras, the D807 is nonetheless a significant improvement over the old 0.3-megapixel VGA cameras still found on some phones released today.
With resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 px, the D807 captures photos that are suitable for making prints. At around 250 KB per photo at this setting, the camera's internal memory can store up after 70 photos, but an external microSD memory card provides extra storage space. Lower resolutions include MEGA (1152 x 864 px), SVGA (800 x 600 px), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240 px), and QCIF (176 x 144 px).
Located on the back of the screen, the camera is revealed when the D807 is slid up (protecting the lens when the slider is closed). Easily controlled using the center select button to take pictures, directional arrows adjust the Brightness Level (0-10) and 4X Digital Zoom (10 steps). The brightness adjustment helps compensate for some low light conditions, however it is still a poor replacement for a conventional flash.
With the LCD screen out of view during a self portrait, the D807 has a mirror next to the lens that gives an accurate depiction of what's in frame. Other features found on the phone include a Self-Timer (Off, 3, 5, and 10 Sec), Quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy), Effects (Grayscale, Negative, Sepia, Emboss, Sketch, Antique, and Moonlight), and Frames (25 different to choose from). More advanced options include Multi-Shot (6, 9, or 15 shots at normal or high speed) and Mosaic Shot (2x2 and 3x3, Auto or Manual).
Entering Camcorder Mode, videos can be captured in Normal Length or Limit for MMS modes. Effects and Quality options are available for the video camera. Shot at 176 x 144 px resolution, the video clips are grainy and choppy and remain a novelty feature rather than intended for actual usage.
The D807's 1.3-megapixel camera is solid as an occasional replacement for the standalone digital camera. It fares much better than the older VGA cameras but trails many dedicated camera phones that can be found from major carriers. The lack of a flash hurts it in comparison with other 1+ megapixel counterparts but the robust filters and functions are useful options and a nice bonus.
Released for Cingular Wireless, the Sansung D807 features GSM quad-band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) technology, permitting use of the handset on compatible GSM networks in North America, Europe, and Asia, provided it has been unlocked.
Locking phones is a common carrier practice to keep customers from purchasing phones at a discounted rate with a service plan and bringing them to other carriers. Since the D807 is a Cingular exclusive, it's locked by default. But good-standing customers can usually request the unlock code after 90 days of service. Only after the handset has been unlocked can users take it to other networks.
Samsung offers a straightforward 3 x 3 menu that can be easily navigated with the four-way directional button or by entering the 1-9 keys that correspond to each item. To get a custom look, the D807 gives the user the option of changing wallpapers, ringtones, and skins but the menu can not be altered.
Essential for the business user, the phone features a clear and easy to use speaker phone. To enable the speakerphone, users simply press the middle select button in the center of the directional button when answering or during a call. The sound on both the speakerphone and the earpiece is low. Loud environments can be troublesome for D807 users, who may struggle to hear the other party they are speaking with whether they are holding it up to their ear or have it on speakerphone.
Samsung rated the D807's 880 mAh Li-Ion battery at 5.0 and 250 hours (10.4 days) of talk and standby times respectively. However, these times are under optimal conditions and testing suggested it may yield a lower performance. Moderate to high users may find it necessary to charge the phone nightly to avoid battery troubles. While charging, the LCD remains lit so users who are not interested in having a night light will need to lay the phone on its face.
Screen
The centerpiece of the D807's sleek design is the vibrant 262K-color LCD screen that offers 176 x 220 px resolution. Built from TFT (Thin Film Transistor) technology, the D807's high resolution LCD offers bright and vivid colors that allow the screen to remain visible even in direct sunlight.
With TFT technology, circuit transistors placed directly on the glass provide fast refresh rates because each pixel location does not have to be scanned. This allows for noticeably faster response times for games or for use as a viewfinder and brighter, more distinct colors. The drawback with TFT is its significant power consumption and the resulting reduced battery life.
To conserve battery life, the D807's screen can be set for different intervals to fade out and turn off (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, and 3 min). To see the time or check the phone's static information, the user must slide the phone up or press the left softkey. With Samsung's knowledge and expertise in flat panel displays, the D807's 262K-color screen offers an optimal balance of performance and battery life economy
Featuring a user-friendly MP3 Player, the D807 is bolstered by a microSD expansion slot, allowing for sufficient music storage. Settings for the MP3 Player include Repeat, Shuffle, two different visualization modes, and a backlight (always on or normal). It lacks an equalizer but a nice feature is that the volume can be set independently of the phone's ringer or speaker volume.
An audio recorder is also among the D807's features. Using the microphone to record, the handset must be held close to the subject in order to be picked up by the recorder.
Cingular's MEdia Net service provides a convenient way to download MP3 ringtones for a fee - starting at $1.99 each - but does not offer full versions of songs. Other carriers such as Verizon and Sprint offer MP3 downloads to their customers but at a fee of around $2 per song, users may be better off transferring them from their PC anyway using a data cable (not included) or Bluetooth.
The audio features of the D807 are basic with a functional, but simple MP3 Player and a limited audio recorder. While MP3 downloads directly to the phone are not as simple as with other services, there are several options for transferring songs from another device.
The D807 comes complete with all of the standard text messaging options while offering T9 predictive text for faster typing. The handset features SMS (Short Messaging Service) for sending text, EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service) for positioning layouts, and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) for sending photos, sound, or video clips.
Instant messaging on the D807 allows the user to stay in contact via the most popular services. AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, ICQ, and Yahoo are all pre-installed on the D807 and can be used to send and receive messages.
Not just limited to text messaging, the D807 offers easy access to Yahoo, MSN Hotmail, and AOL e-mail accounts. Users can also send and receive emails from 3rd party email accounts through POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols.
The D807 makes it easy to access the most popular instant messaging and email services. T9 makes typing easier and faster, but some users may find the keypad difficult to use. With the phone's buttons undersized and connected in a row, it can be difficult to differentiate between them.
Entertainment
Essential applications come preinstalled on the D807. Alarm, World Time Clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Calendar, Scheduler with Alerts, Notepad, Voice Recorder and a Calculator are all included. The D807 also features a useful Converter Tool for Currency, Temperature, Length, Weight, Volume, and Area.
An impressive feature is the D807's use of voice commands through VoiceSignal 2.0 technology, a popular and innovative voice recognition software program. A helpful way to get around using the phone's difficult keypad, VoiceSignal can be used for one-step name and digit dialing, as well as to start programs, address a message, and get contact information. The program's settings allow for adjustment of the recognition sensitivity and the digits can be customized for the user's voice.
The D807 comes preinstalled with just two games, Tetris, the popular puzzle game, and Midnight Pool, a billiards game, which are both trial versions and very limited. However, users can download and install more applications through J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition). As the most popular platform for mobile devices, developers have already created mobile versions of popular video games and work-supportive programs. Cingular's MEdia Net also offers games - including the full versions of Tetris and Midnight Pool - that can be easily downloaded for a fee.
The D807 comes with a solid group of applications pre-installed and the ability to easily expand on them. Voice recognition is an impressive feature that allows the user to avoid the directional arrows and keypad that may be difficult to navigate.
The D807 uses EDGE Class 10 technology and supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the popular high speed EDGE data protocol. With its Bluetooth capability and a Cingular data plan, the D807 can also be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone features a built-in browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing.
EDGE, Cingular's 3G network, allows data transfers two to three times faster than traditional GPRS networks. Averaging speeds from 70 to 135 kbps, the EDGE network has expanded to over 13,000 U.S. cities and towns and more than 39,000 miles of U.S. highways. International EDGE and GPRS roaming are also available in more than 80 countries, allowing access to more than 253 million people worldwide.
While the D807 has EDGE and GPRS, Cingular just released its first HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) phone in July. While consumers may be content with EDGE, HSDPA will have 400-700 Kbps data rates to start and promises eventual speeds of up to 10 Mbps.
As Cingular plays catch-up with EV-DO, EDGE is fast becoming replaced. Regardless it still provides modest speeds to a far-reaching, almost nationwide network.
With 18.0 MB of internal memory, the D807 has ample storage space for photos, videos, ringtones, and text messages. However, more memory is needed to use the built-in MP3 player so the D807 features a microSD expansion slot along the right side of the handset.
While the phone does not come with a memory card in the box, they can be purchased separately in sizes of up to 2 GB.
Connectivity
Featuring Bluetooth technology, the D807 allows users to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible accessories within a 10 meter (30 foot) range. Compatible with several popular Bluetooth profiles, users are able to pair with a variety of devices.
The D807 supports Headset Profile (HSP) to connect with popular Bluetooth headsets, Hands-free Profile (HFP) to use hands-free car kits, Serial Port Profile (SPP) to emulate a serial port, File Transfer Profile (FTP) to send files from phone-to-phone, Object Push Profile (OPP) to send a vCard, and Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile to allow consumers to connect their laptops to go online over Bluetooth.
Unfortunately, A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is not supported on the D807. A new technology, A2DP allows users to listen to stereo music on A2DP-compatible Bluetooth headphones. However, with all the devices that it is able to connect to, plus its ability to be used as a wireless modem, few users will be disappointed with the D807's Bluetooth connectivity.
With its sleek, modern look, compact size, and capable features, the Samsung D807 offers an impressive combination of style and performance that will make it a popular RAZR alternative.
Set off by the D807's chrome-framed, black matte finish, the 262K-color LCD screen is among the best on the market and is the centerpiece of the phone's distinctive look. At 176 x 220 px, the screen presents impressive size to go along with bright, vivid images.
Not limited to just good looks, the D807 delivers solid multimedia offerings. Capable of print-quality photos, the 1.3-megapixel camera is a nice feature but the lack of a flash prevents it from being a full replacement for a standalone camera. The MP3 Player has a simple, user-friendly design and the external memory card allows the user to keep an impressive array of songs stored on the phone as well as pictures, videos, and ringtones.
EDGE capability allows the phone to connect to the internet and download data, applications, games, and media for the phone. Already lagging behind the offerings of Verizon and Sprint, EDGE is being replaced by HSDPA. However, its does provide one of the farthest-reaching networks even if it is at modest speeds.
Extensive Bluetooth connectivity enables wireless communication for data transfer as well as the use of popular headset and hands-free devices.
Excellent voice recognition software mitigates a keypad that may lead some to misdial. Other concerns with the D807 are the low earpiece / speakerphone volume and short battery life which may be troublesome for some users.
Overall, the D807 offers a distinctive, compact phone with well-thought out, capable features. Consumers who buy this phone for its unique look will be pleased with what they find on the inside.
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