Samsung SCH-U700
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Products | Mobile phones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
The Samsung SCH-u700/u550, widely recognized as the Samsung Gleam, is a 3G-capable EV-DO mobile device marketed within the United States. Its functionality includes support for Bluetooth, an integrated MP3 player, video playback and recording capabilities, along with messaging options. The handset is offered in black with accent panels available in blue, gold, and purple.
Messaging
The SCH-U700 supports a variety of messaging formats, such as SMS, EMS, and MMS. Additionally, it facilitates both E-mail and various forms of instant messaging (IM). Compatible IM platforms include AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger. The device operates with Mobile IM Version 2.0.1.34.
Connectivity
Equipped with Bluetooth technology, the Samsung SCH-U700 also allows connection to computers via a USB interface. It supports browsing through Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and includes an HTML-based web browser.
Personal information management
This model offers several tools for organizing personal data, including a calendar, scheduler, an integrated to-do list, and an Alarm clock. Its contacts database can store up to 500 individual entries.
Tools
Additional utilities on the SCH-U700 consist of a world clock, unit converter, currency converter, calculator, notepad, and stopwatch functions.
Additional capabilities
The device offers a variety of features including a music player, music library, video wallpapers, video messaging, video recording, video playback, mobile printing, voice memos and voicemail, speakerphone functionality, voice command support, and expandable storage. The phone accommodates external memory expansion via a microSD card slot.
Reception
Kent German from CNET rated the SCH-u550 model 3 out of 5 stars. He commended its 3G connectivity and stereo Bluetooth capabilities but criticized its uninspired design, awkward media control layout, and underwhelming multimedia performance. Summarizing his view, he stated that "The Samsung SCH-U550 falls short in both design and performance compared to what is expected from a 3G Verizon Wireless handset." PhoneArena offered a slightly more favorable review, awarding the u550 a score of 7 out of 10. They highlighted its "superior call quality," support for microSDHC cards up to 8GB, and customizable themes as strengths. However, they pointed out drawbacks such as the "tiny" external screen, mono speaker, and the WAP browser’s difficulty handling large HTML websites.
The SCH-u700 received a warmer reception. CNET assigned it 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising its sleek design, vibrant internal display, and solid call and audio quality. On the downside, they noted that both call and video quality were "average," and that the speakerphone and voice dialing features struggled in noisy settings.
See also
References
External links
- Samsung SGH-U700 technical specifications — official site
- Samsung Gleams with Verizon Wireless, CNET News, October 5, 2007
- HOWTO: Samsung Gleam (SCH-u700) Ringtone Unlock