Typical price: £130
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What is it: Youth-focused, budget touchscreen phone
What we think: Pretty good budget handset, with some clever tricks up its sleeve, but some irritating downsides
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 November 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung Genio Touch, playlists, SIM-free, 3G
We like:
Generally good interface; stylish, customisable design; decent music player
We don't like:
No 3G or Wi-Fi support; low-resolution camera; no Qwerty keypad option
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung Genio Touch offers a stylish design and plenty of smart-phone-like features, backed up by a good music player and a generally decent user interface. If you can overlook the lack of 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, and the occasional usability issue, you'll find it's a pretty good budget handset with some clever tricks up its sleeve
Full review:
You don't have to be a Genio to work out who Samsung's new touchscreen phone is aimed at. Bright colours, interchangeable back covers and built-in Facebook support are all dead giveaways that the Genio Touch is intended for the younger generation. It's also cheap. You can pick one up for free on a £20-per-month contract, £100 on a pay-as-you-go deal, and £130 SIM-free. Continue Reading...
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