Samsung i7 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rich Trenholm

Reviewed on: 10 August 2007

Tags: Samsung, Samsung i7, optical zoom, lens, performance

We like:

Huge touchscreen; novelty value; competent camera; large memory

We don't like:

No frills devices; lacklustre tour guide

CNET UK judgement:

The Samsung i7 is fun and unusual, but the twist-screen gimmick may be lost on some. Camera, MP3 and multimedia playback functions are from the no-frills shelf, but save you juggling multiple devices. The high price tag, however, is only justified if you value convenience and novelty value over great pictures

Full review:

The Samsung i7 is a digital compact camera with a twist -- the large touchscreen can be rotated to change it into either an MP3 player or a portable media player. It doesn't end there, though -- a number of other devices have been bundled into the i7's broad-shouldered but snake-hipped frame. It's a playful and unusual camera with plenty of novelty value, but isn't cheap at just a shade under £200. Continue Reading...