What is it: Stylish slider phone with a 2-megapixel camera
What we think: It's relatively thin and it looks good, but we're disappointed with its features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 March 2007
Tags: Samsung, Samsung D840, memory card, FM radio, battery life
We like:
Attractive design; expandable microSD slot
We don't like:
Lack of auto-focus on the camera; flat keypad can be awkward to use; no FM radio; no 3.5mm adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung D840 is an attractive slider phone that looks like it was partly designed by Mercedes. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the features to match and while it's similar to LG's Shine, we think Samsung could have done slightly better
Full review:
There's something about the D840 that screams Mercedes Benz. The curved metallic details on the front look as though they've been ripped off a brand-new E-Class. Fortunately, unlike a Mercedes, the D840 is very pocket-friendly, measuring only 12mm thin. Continue Reading...
Samsung D840 History
30 Mar 2007 in Reviews
Mobile phones used to be about functionality, but now they're as much about style as they are about substance. If your phone doesn't look good, you might get laughed at by packs of kids at bus stops
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