Typical price: £115
What is it: 8-megapixel compact camera with MP3, PMP, file storage and tour guide features
What we think: Plasticky and undistinguished, even with the fun extra functions
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 September 2008
Tags: samsung, jack, shots, tour
We like:
Plenty of fun extra features, such as tour guide, help function, MP3 player and PMP
We don't like:
Clunky zoom; plasticky body prone to fingerprints; poor screen
You might also need:
Memory cards for all your films and music
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung i8's tour guide, MP3 and video-playing capabilities would make this stand out from the crowd if wasn't such an undistinguished camera. Cheap-feeling build quality, a terrible zoom and noise issues mean this isn't the best of the i series
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