Samsung SCH-U430 Review
The Samsung SCH-u430 from Verizon Wireless is a trendy clamshell design phone that succeeds the SCH-u410. The Samsung SCH-u430 has all of the features that cell phone lovers have come to look for in the phones they use on a day-to-day business. The SCH-u430 features Bluetooth wireless technology, a camera that is 0.3 MP and 640 x 480 pixels. The camera has a self-timer on it as well as a zoom feature and a night shot.
The SCH-u430 also has VoiceSignal’s speech recognition software and VZ Navigator Location Based Services. Turn by turn instructions to all of the local sights or even to the nearest coffee shop have never been so simple. The Samsung SCH-u430 makes finding your way as easy as ever.
The Samsung SCH-u430 works on the CDMA 800/1900 network and features an internal antenna and a five-way keypad. It works on a 1000 mAh Li-ion battery that provides for a talk time of 5 hours and a standby time of 336 minutes.
The phonebook capacity for the Samsung SCH-u430 is 500 numbers and the phone includes a calendar, a to-do list and a calculator. The WAP is 2.0.
Pros
-Navigator Location Based Services are available on this phone – this will allow the user to read maps and find addresses with ease; also includes turn-by-turn navigation with voice directions for anywhere in the United States
-Supports a variety of Bluetooth profiles including handsfree, dial-up networking, serial port, mono headset, phone book access and object push for vCard
-Built-in VGA camera takes digital still pictures and includes night shot which makes it possible to take pictures in low light
-You can brighten up boring text messages by selecting the color, size and style of the font
Cons
-Does not include an MP3 player
-No FM radio
-No push-to-talk function
Overall
If you are looking for a functional phone that provides you with all of the necessities that a cell phone should include then you will find it in the Samsung SCH-u430. The VZ Navigator feature is an exciting bonus feature for those who travel a lot for business or pleasure.
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