Samsung B3410

Editor's Review of the B3410

Looking brilliant in its black colour, the Samsung B3410 tips the scale at 113.7 grams and has the full dimensions of 102.3 x 52.4 x 15.9 millimetres. This handset is clad in a casing that Samsung manufactured using tactile materials, and exudes a touch of sophistication in its glossy finish. This mobile phone joins Samsung's B range of communication devices, which includes the Samsung B3310 and the Samsung B3210 Corby TXT models.

This mobile phone comes with a TFT touch screen that measures 66.04 millimetres and supports clear viewing of picture wallpapers, screensavers, photos and other images in 262,000 colours over a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Users may choose from a range of pre-installed ringtones in polyphonic and MP3 formats to create a customised appeal to this handset. The Samsung B3410 flaunts a full QWERTY keyboard that neatly slides out from its side.

The Samsung B3410 offers quad band reach and supports GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, and GSM 1900. It is ideal for on-the-go users but its network service may depend on its user's network provider. It provides users with access to the World Wide Web through its built-in XHTML WAP 2.0 Internet browser. Through this handset's USB support, users may exchange data with other compatible devices simply by connecting it with another mobile phone, scanners, printers, personal computers or laptops. It also offers the hassle-free wireless Bluetooth option for connecting devices and sharing files with any of the compatible gadgets that is, at most, 10 metres apart. This mobile phone runs on EDGE and GPRS technologies that allow users to experience high-speed data transfer rates when sharing files.

This handset offers text messaging service that works on Predictive Text Input. It also allows users to send and receive photos, video clips and audio files to and from their contacts through the MMS or multimedia messaging feature. Users need not look for computers to check their e-mails, as this handset offers access to e-mails.

In addition, users will find themselves assisted by this mobile phone in the management of their daily schedules and plans. It offers a phone book, a calendar, a to-do list option, a clock, an alarm clock and a calculator as organiser tools. Making and taking calls are hassle-free using this handset with its built-in speaker phone facility. It also keeps users on track of their call transactions with its call log option that records its user's missed and received calls, as well as dialled numbers.

While loaded with features that exude its utter functionality, this handset is effective at keeping users entertained. It has an integrated 2-Megapixel camera that enables users to capture picture-perfect moments. Users may opt to take the photos creatively by tweaking the built-in camera settings. Besides its photo taking capability, this handset also allows users to record footages at a speed of 13 frames per second. Users may play and watch videos in MPEG4 format through this handset's large touch screen.

This mobile phone is also haven for users who want to relax by listening to their favourite tunes. It comes with a pre-installed music player that supports MP3 format and displays the title of songs that are currently playing. Keeping users even more entertained is this handset's set of games in Java format. Mobile game enthusiasts may also download games from the Internet and enjoy them on the Samsung B3410.

This mobile phone welcomes 30 Megabytes of data for internal storage. Its memory capacity, however, may be increased through the microSD memory card support. Users will enjoy keeping in touch with their contacts using this handset for 5.8 hours. When fully charged, this mobile phone is able to go on standby mode for approximately 670 hours.

Some users admit to be unhappy with this mobile phone's lack of 3G and Wi-Fi facilities that are deemed as must-have features for modern mobile phones. Others also dislike this handset for its lack of FM radio as a music listening option. Nevertheless, satisfied users have commended the Samsung B3410 for its easy-to-use features and well-spaced QWERTY keys. It also getting good reviews for offering the basic mobile phone features that users need, minus the unnecessary extras.