Samsung E1080

Editor's Review of the E1080

Measuring 107 x 45 x 13 millimetres and weighing 64 grams, the Samsung E1080 makes a perfect companion for on-the-go users with its lightweight and simplistic candy bar design. This handset stands out in its classic elegance with its black casing.

Its front part is highlighted by a CSTN screen that measures 36.32 millimetres and displays crisp and vibrant imagery in 65,536 colours with screen resolution of 128 x 128 pixels. Right below the display screen is a five-way integrated navigation button for ease in steering through the mobile phone's set of features. This mobile phone has a selection of ringtones in MP3 format to boost this handset's individuality and effectively complement its user's distinctive personality.

This compact mobile phone offers dual band reach. It works over GSM 900 and GSM 1800 network bands. Users may share this mobile phone's data with those of other compatible gadgets such as printers, scanners, laptops, personal computers and other handsets. Data transfer is possible through connecting the devices' gadgets via the onboard USB port. This mobile phone's data transfer rate through the USB connectivity feature is made faster through the pre-installed support for GPRS and EDGE Class 10 technologies.

Users may send and receive a total of 300 SMS or text messaging service through this mobile phone. Aside from the customary communication feature, this handset also comes with a set of organiser tools including a phone book that holds up to 200 entries. Assisting users in their everyday plans, transactions and tasks, the Samsung E1080 also works as a portable calculator, currency converter, stop watch and flashlight.

Busy users will appreciate this handset's onboard speaker phone facility that allows hands-free calls. Additionally, it records call transactions by retaining a maximum of 30 dialed numbers, and 30 missed and received calls. It also comes with a voice memo capability for easy, seamless vocal note taking. The Samsung E1080 package also includes three embedded games for entertainment purposes.

This mobile phone has an internal memory capacity of 1 Megabyte to store data. It is powered by standard 800 mAh Li-Ion battery, which offers users a maximum of 12 hours of talk time to enjoy with friends and family. With its battery fully charged, this handset has a standby time of up to 420 hours.

Unhappy owners of this mobile phone complain of its lack of Internet connectivity features. Some observers are also critical of this handset because of its inability to multi-task, which, according to them, is a must for modern mobile phone users. Nevertheless, users appreciate the Samsung E1080 for its uncluttered simplicity, as well as easy-to-grip, pocket-fitting lightweight design. Others also applaud this mobile phone for providing good quality calls.