Samsung Jet review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Flora Graham

Reviewed on: 15 July 2009

Tags: Samsung, Samsung Jet, Wi-Fi, videos, DivX video

We like:

Bright, clear AMOLED screen; customisable home screen with widgets; standard headphone jack; Wi-Fi connectivity; good photo and video quality; expandable memory; innovative one-finger zoom function

We don't like:

Jerky, confusing user interface; resistive touchscreen; average Web browsing speed; bad keyboard layout; difficult to transfer media over USB

Also known as:

Samsung Jet S8000

CNET UK judgement:

Samsung has been releasing some impressive touchscreen phones recently, from the top-of-the-line i8910 HD to the bargain-basement Tocco Lite. But, due to its unresponsive resistive touchscreen and quirky user interface, the Jet doesn't fulfil its potential. A beautiful screen and good range of features are buried under too many niggling problems, and the result is disappointment

Full review:

Samsung touts the Jet as a mobile phone that's faster than a speeding bullet, but it left us with the feeling we were creeping along on a lawnmower. Bright and vivid it may be, but the resistive touchscreen requires a firm touch, and the user interface is confusing in places. The Jet has a huge amount going for it, but, without a fun-to-use interface, it ends up providing a frustrating experience. Continue Reading...