Samsung F490 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 29 April 2008

Tags: Samsung, Samsung F490, 3G, keyboard, headphones

We like:

Large screen; 3.5mm headphone jack

We don't like:

Interface doesn't work as well as it could

CNET UK judgement:

It's great to see Samsung enter yet another market with a phone that looks to be an iPhone killer. The problem with the Samsung F490, though, is that its interface isn't the best and it lacks a star feature relative to other phones in its category

Full review:

It's always embarrassing when you're a kid and your dad tries to pull off some old-school dance moves. It usually begins and ends the same way: your dad, flailing about like Mr Blobby and you left feeling upset. Enter the Samsung F490: this is a phone that wants to be cool but will it get its groove on dad-style? It's currently available to buy from Vodafone on a monthly contract. Continue Reading...