Conclusion
When Samsung first
launched this phone, I was surprised by the quality of video the SGH-F500 is
able to reproduce while playing back DIVX on the small screen. Samsung has again
made history with the SGH-F500, being the first to incorporate DIVX playback.
Not only that, the SGH-F500 supports HSDPA of up to 1.8Mbps.
While most operators are all going for HSDPA, having this device allows quick
downloads and video streams of your favorite news channels from your local
operator (data charges applies if any). unfortunately, you can't tap the full
power of HSDPA as it is restricted to 1.8Mbps. I would predict that the new
models would include a HSPA engine supporting up to 7.2Mbps.
I love the large screen for video playback and viewing of
picture taken but the internal screen is simply too small. This makes viewing of
WAP sites extremely difficult.
In conclusion, the SGH-F500 shows the power of integrating
technologies into one fine piece of art. I just hope that in future, they could
provide better video output options like component video with HD playback. Well,
that is part of my wishful thinking but I think with technology advancement,
anything is possible.
* There is a model SGH-F508 which has a Chinese interface for
the Greater China market.
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