What is it: Compact fashion phone with a touchscreen
What we think: It's small and it looks nice but it's no smart phone
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 March 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung Armani, metal, camera, hardware
We like:
Compact size; sturdy casing
We don't like:
Lack of 3G; Internet browser could be a lot better
Also known as:
Samsung P520
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung Armani looks good, which is probably what you care about if you're thinking about buying a fashion phone. Watch out, though -- if you thought that just because the Armani had a touchscreen, it might be as good as something like the iPhone, or if you're after a smart phone, then think again
Full review:
'Anything you can do, I can do better' -- a fitting expression for the relationship between Samsung and LG, particularly when it comes to mobile phones. Last year, we saw LG team up with Prada to create the Prada KE850 phone and this year it's Samsung's turn to walk the catwalk with the Samsung Armani phone. Continue Reading...
Samsung Armani History
7 Mar 2008 in Digital Living
Pull on those skinny jeans, fashionistas, because this touchscreen handset will fit in your smallest pocket. It may not function like the iPhone, but does it still work it?
26 Feb 2008 in Crave
Samsung Armani phone: Hands-on with the compact catwalker
The Samsung Armani phone might sound like a phone with too much gel in its hair, but it turns out it's a lovely device -- we've been lucky enough to get our hands on one
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