Samsung i780 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Patrick Wignall

Reviewed on: 13 May 2008

Tags: Samsung, Samsung i780, HSDPA, wireless, connectivity

We like:

Good connectivity; great mini-touchpad; good keyboard

We don't like:

Non-standard power connector; below-par camera; big and bulky

CNET UK judgement:

We like the i780's mini-trackpad and keyboard, but we're not so keen on its bulky dimensions and we still find Windows Mobile 6 quite awkward to use. If you're a Windows Mobile fan, it's worth a look, but we doubt it'll win over many Blackberry users

Full review:

It's not hard to tell that Samsung is aiming the i780 squarely at Blackberry users. It's got a similar Qwerty keyboard and touchscreen display to those found on RIM's devices, but Samsung has also added a neat touchpad controller and HSDPA support. The phone is available for free on Orange's business tariffs, but has it got what it takes to tempt long-time BlackBerry fans away from their much loved devices? Continue Reading...