LG KF600

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Copy your commodity beauteous LG KF600 is a appearance acquainted adaptable buzz which comes with two screens, one of which is a blow acute aeronautics screen. The LG KF600 is additionally accepted as the LG Venus or the LG KF600 Venus. This adult handset is a accelerate aperture adaptable buzz which comes with a accelerate out keypad. The amazing two awning architecture is absolutely different & provides the user with an accessible ascribe adjustment on the lower blow screen. The capital affectation awning is a colourful TFT awning which is 2 Inches in admeasurement & comes with a 240 pixel by 320 pixel awning resolution for a bright examination experience.



The user can appearance aerial colour activating wallpapers on this ample & colourful screen. The buzz comes with eight themed displays which accommodate artwork by Keith Haring. The lower awning which is 1.5 Inch in admeasurement & displays up to 262k colours on a awful adapted blow screen. The lower awning is an InteractPad™ awning which comes with capricious interfaces to clothing the affection actuality acclimated which allows the user to ascendancy their appearance application the beautifully advised blow awning with InteractPad™ controls. The case is bunched & the handset has a solid feel to it which weighs 107 grams in total. Its all-embracing ambit are 14.1mm abysmal by 50.7mm advanced by 101.2mm alpine which feels acceptable to authority & accomplish in a distinct hand.

The buzz comes with 40 megabytes of congenital in user anamnesis additional the user can aggrandize the anamnesis adequacy added by abacus a MicroSD™ blazon anamnesis agenda as the LG KF600 Venus can abutment up to 2 gigabytes back abacus a anamnesis card. The user can affix to accordant accessories application a Bluetooth wireless affiliation amid the two accessories which allows the user to alteration files amid accessories wirelessly.


A USB affiliation can be acclimated amid accordant USB accessories & the KF600 Venus comes with EDGE technology which allows the user to have a good timefast abstracts alteration rates. A rechargeable array back absolutely answerable can accommodate up to 2.5 hours of allocution time or up to 200 hours of standby time. The LG KF600 Venus is a tri bandage technology handset which allows the user to roam throughout Europe & the majority of the US but the advantage is absolutely abased on the arrangement provider. The user can admission the World Advanced Web application the congenital in Internet browser which allows the user to admission Internet account sites & advice back the user is on the move.

A congenital in camera affection allows the user to abduction still & affective footage in either vertical or accumbent mode. The camera is a 3 megapixel camera which comes with complete with InteractPad™ camera controls which accomplish this affection fun & acutely accessible to use. The user can use the 4 x agenda zoom to zoom in & out of their target. The auto focus affection ensures a bright attempt is captured anniversary time the abduction key is pressed. The 3 megapixel camera comes with a congenital in beam which allows the user to abduction pictures in darker surroundings. The user can abundance their pictures in the phones anthology or allotment them with others application the messaging services. The LG KF600 comes with video recording capabilities which acquiesce the user to recording affective footage for a livelier experience.

The user can have a good timesound as able-bodied as imaging appearance on their new KF600 Venus as the congenital in music amateur allows the user to have a good timeall their favourite advance complete with accessible to use music controls. The user can ascendancy their music application the lower awning with the InteractPad™ music controls & appearance their music complete with anthology art affectation on the capital screen. The LG KF600 Venus has anticipation of aggregate & will accumulate its user entertained for hours. A congenital in FM radio allows the user to tune into their adopted radio base & have a good timehearing the latest news, acclimate & music.


The buzz comes with a alternative of messaging casework which allows the user to acquaint with others after authoritative a call. The user can create, send, receive, advanced & annul messaging on their phone. The KF600 Venus supports a adaptable email service, multimedia account messaging & a argument bulletin account complete with a predictive argument ascribe option. The user will be afraid at the outstanding looks & account of the beauteous LG KF600 Venus which has been advised to be admired & enjoyed. ere.

LG-KF600 Specifications & Features ::.
Mobile Phones Pakistan: LG KF600 - Changing navigation keypad as you need it..Smartly Intelligent LG KF600 has a unique interactive touch-based virtual navigation keypad that interacts with upper display and with the users. A stylish and excellent mobile, The LG KF600's highly sophisticated design will keep your attention as others lean in to take notice. The Interact Pad will create a whole new experience in your mobile life – one of comfort and convenience.
Dimension101.2 x 50.7 x 14.1 mm - Colors: Pastel Pink, Shiny Pink, Wine Red, Titan
ConnectivityBluetooth v2.0, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), EDGE Class 10 (236.8 kbps)
Weight107 g
BatteryTalk time Up to 4 h, Stand-by Up to 480 h
Memory5 MB internal memory + Memory
Display Size240 x 320 pixels, 2 inches + Touch-sensitive lower display (176 x 240 pixels, 1.49 inches)
Display ColourTFT, 256K colors + Touch-sensitive lower display (also TFT, 256K colors)
BandGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
EntertainmentInteractive Pad, Dynamic themes, FM radio, MP3/WMA/AAC/AAC+ player, Games - WAP 2.0/xHTML - Scroll & Sweeping control, Document reader, Built-in handsfree
Camera3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video, flash
TonesPolyphonic (64 channels), MP3
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email




LG KC550

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With all the 5 megapixel cameras on offer today it can be difficult to choose one to suit your needs. For those who require a decent camera, but don't want to fork out for unnecessary features, the LG KC550 could be the perfect choice. Touted as the cheapest 5 megapixel camera phone on the market, the KC550 is sure to worry its competitors. We take a closer look to find out if there's a catch to this great deal.

Physical Aspects

Despite its keen pricing, the design of the LG KC550 certainly hasn't been affected. It sports a simplistic, classy look, with lashings of chrome and fingerprint-loving glossy black plastic. It shares the same slider layout as LG's range-topping Secret, and the sliding action is just as smooth. Happily, the KC550 has rectified my main gripe with the Secret, and provides a 'proper' tactile 4-way d-pad and enter button. It seems that cost-cutting has its perks.

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Either side of the d-pad you'll find the device's softkeys and call/end keys, as well as the dedicated cancel button. Oddly, the cancel button didn't function as expected. Rather than offering a quick way to delete things, it is instead used to go back one screen. However, when entering numbers or text, it resumes its expected role as a backspace button. The red 'end' key also doubles-up as the device's on/off button.

The front of the device is otherwise dominated by the 2.4" screen, with its bright 262,000 colors and 240 x 320 pixel QVGA resolution. The display appears to be the same as the LG Secret's, but without touch-sensitive capabilities. However, unlike the Secret, the KC550 doesn't have a mirrored finish over the display, making it much easier to view in bright environments. Just above the display is a discreet slit housing the earpiece. Overall the front of the device is very simplistic and stylish - very LG.

The rear of the phone is clad with grippy soft-touch plastic, so you don't have to worry about fingerprints here. There are also a few slits for the loudspeaker, next to the camera's brushed metal effect lens cover. The lens cover slides across with a satisfying click into place, but is fairly stiff, so you might find yourself opening the phone instead. Opening and closing the lens cover automatically activates and deactivates the camera.

The left side of the device is home to a single headphone/data/charger port, covered by a plastic door that slides across to keep grime out. The right side is a little busier, with a covered microSD slot, zoom/volume keys, and the camera shutter button. At the top corner of this side you'll also find a neat lanyard fixing. The microphone and button to unclip the back panel can be found on the bottom of the device.

Giving the fascia a push upwards will reveal the KC550's large 12-key keypad. It sports an attractive checkered design, with some keys being black, and others in a grey spun metal effect, similar to the d-pad's enter button. The keys are perfectly flat, but offer good feedback with a satisfying click.

LG ku990 viewty

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The LG KU990 Viewty is a true powerhouse packing a mass of high-tech goodies under its hood: the impressive 3" touchscreen display with 240 x 400 pixels resolution, the HSDPA 3.6 Mbps capability, the stereo Bluetooth and the highly intriguing 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, which is also capable of capturing video at 120 fps. Feature-packed and exquisite, the LG KU990 looks set on the fast track to success and we were more than happy to get our hands on it.

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LG KU990 Viewty official photos

Key features

  • Tri-band GSM/GPRS plus HSDPA support
  • 5 megapixel autofocus camera with image stabilization
  • Camera strobe flash and focus assist beam
  • Secondary video camera for video calls
  • 3" 262K color TFT touchscreen display with 240x400 pixels resolution
  • VGA video recording at 30 fps
  • QVGA video recording at 120 fps
  • TV-out support
  • Original stylus dongle
  • DivX video playback
  • Haptic feedback when the screen is pressed

Main disadvantages

  • No hot-swap memory card capability
  • Having stylus as a dongle is an inconvenient solution
  • File management slows once the memory card starts filling up
  • Operating the zooming jog wheel gets in the way of the lens

The LG KU990 Viewty was only recently announced but it somehow fails to cause the same stir in the mobile community as the 5-megapixel Sony Ericsson K850 or the Samsung G600. Yet, as we managed to find out, it's a highly sophisticated device, that's quick to impress and certainly deserves attention.

The KU990 Viewty is not the first 5 megapixel cameraphone by LG. There are a number of reasons why their first attempt - the LG KG920 failed to gain noteworthy market share - the high price, the controversial swiveling design, and the slow camera interface, just to mention a few.

Back to our game

The LG KU990 Viewty measures 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm, which makes it about the size of iPhone, Sony Ericsson P1 or even HTC Touch. It weighs 112 g, which is not really much considering its performance characteristics. Designwise, it's almost certain that people would inevitably compare it to the Prada phone by LG. They share the same form factor, large screen and Flash UI, but are still totally different and this time Prada has no involvement in the project.

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LG KU990 Viewty all over

The front panel of the handset features only three hardware keys - the green and red Send/End keys and the correction C key, which is used as either backspace or for going one level up in the interface menu. In the top right corner, the secondary VGA camera for video calls can be found. The left side of the Viewty hosts the charger/headset/data cable universal port (much like the ones used by Samsung). It's ingeniously hidden under a sliding cover.

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There are only three hardware keys • the VGA video calls camera is in the top right corner • the universal port is cunningly hidden under a sliding protective cover

The bottom and top parts of the headset host no controls. The only point of interest at the bottom is the microphone pinhole, while the top offers the back cover release button and the stylish hand or neck strap eyelet.

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Bottom part with the microphone pinhole • top part with the back cover release key and wrist strap eyelet

The left side of the KU990 is far more interesting in terms of controls, since it incorporates the camera shutter key, the hardware keylock button, which is otherwise used to take pictures with image stabilization, and - finally a hardware slider key, that changes camera modes between still camera, video camera and image gallery.

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Camera shutter key • unlock/stabilization key • camera mode key

The backside of the LG KU990 stunningly resembles the looks of a true digital camera. The 5 megapixel camera lens with Schneider-Kreuznach optics has a hardware jog wheel, that controls the digital zoom. It can also be used for setting the exposure compensation and brightness, as well as for zooming on pictures in the gallery, on office documents and web pages, as well as for controlling the volume. Around the camera lens, which has no protective cover of any sort, you will find the strobe flash, the focus assist light and the loudspeaker.

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The digicam-like back of the KU990 • the camera is equipped with a strobe flash and a focus assist beam for low light conditions • you will also see a hardware slider key for controlling digital zooming

Removing the back panel reveals the 1000mAh Li-Ion battery. The SIM card slot and the microSD memory card slot are accessible only after you've removed it. As to battery life, there are no official figures but our test revealed that under heavy duty usage, the handset will last about 2-2.5 days with a single charge. The relatively good news is that DivX playback doesn't exert any extra strain on the battery. For example, the battery lasted enough to allow us to use the phone moderately for one full day and watch a 2-hour DivX movie later on in the evening, before it went completely flat.

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Removing the back panel • the battery doesn't last that long • the memory card slot and the SIM card slot are available only after you remove the battery

The LG KU990 is really easy to handle and the touch-centric form factor is of no hindrance to usability. It feels nice and comfortable to hold. Speaking of touch though, it has got to be noted that the KU990 Viewty has a different touch-sensitive display than the LG Prada phone. While the Prada screen only accepted commands when touched with a bare finger or through a thin cloth, here you can use your fingers, the enclosed stylus, a pen, or even your doorkeys (certainly not advisable!). The display deals well under bright sunlight, though no display by whatever manufacturer has so far managed to beat Nokia in this respect.

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Holding KU990 in hand

The LG KU990 Viewty comes with an original stylus dongle, that doesn't plug anywhere into the handset. It is attached to the handstrap eyelet instead. It's quite innovative and looks great, but we're not convinced that it's that convenient after all, to have your stylus dangle alongside the handset in everyday use.

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The stylus dongle might not turn out to be such a treat in everyday use

Black Berry Storm2 9520

Posted by sabah On 9:15 PM 0 comments

The original Storm was BlackBerry’s first attempt at a touchscreen phone and while it wasn’t a complete disaster it didn’t quite conjure up a whirlwind of adulation either. We’ve known several Storm owners and none of them were overly complimentary about the handset’s long term performance. The main issues were down to the build quality (the side-mounted plastic buttons falling off), the bizarre decision by BlackBerry to not equip the handset with Wi-Fi and the lack of responsiveness from the SurePress screen.
The first of those two issues seem to be solved on the Storm2, but while the new SurePress screen used on this model has been greatly improved, we’re not sure it’s going to prove any more popular than the previous version.

Looks-wise the Storm2 is almost identical to the original, but there are some subtle differences here and there. For example, while the four buttons for answer, menu, back and end are still mounted on the front of the phone, they’re now integrated into the clickable part of the SurePress screen, rather than being separate to it. Also the chrome band that used to run around the outer edge of the phone has now being given a much darker finish so it blends in nicely with the glossy plastic finish that covers much of the rest of the handset (although thankfully the battery cover is still made of metal). Similarly BlackBerry has dumped the plasticky, side-mounted buttons and instead replaced them with rubberised ones that are better anchored into the chassis, which should make them much more durable in the long run.
Nevertheless, some niggles with the design remain. Despite having a 3.5mm headphone jack, we don’t like the way the jack is mounted on the side of the handset as it tends to snag when you’re taking the phone in and out of a pocket. Also, the phone feels quite thick and heavy, certainly much more so than the iPhone or Hero.

The handset runs the new BlackBerry OS v5.0, which includes a number of useful additions. One of the best of these is the updated cut and paste functionality. If you want to cut text, say from an email, and paste it into the web browser you now just have to call up the BlackBerry menu and choose Select. This places two selection tabs that you can position to mark the areas of text you want to cut. Although the system is similar to that used on the iPhone the selection tabs are much larger and more finger-friendly so they’re a good deal easier to position. There’s also updated Maps software and you can now access the clock and connections menu directly from the home screen.

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RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700

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It's been about a year since the original RIM BlackBerry Bold made its debut, and while it remains a very solid device, it's about time that a flashier, faster model took over the reigns. And that device would be the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700. Not only is it T-Mobile's first 3G BlackBerry, but its sleeker design and performance enhancements make it a valuable addition to the carrier's lineup. The Bold also offers UMA support for Wi-Fi calls, a faster processor, and an updated OS. The only major downside of the smartphone, and one that plagues all BlackBerry devices, unfortunately, is the Web browser. It simply doesn't stand up to the competition in terms of ease of use or functionality. That said, if you're after a powerful messaging smartphone, the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 certainly has our vote of confidence. It offers more speed and features than T-Mobile's other BlackBerry offerings and gets the upper hand on the T-Mobile Dash 3G with its UMA support. As of press time, T-Mobile did not reveal a specific release date but said the Bold 9700 would be available in time for the holidays for $199.99 with a two-year contract.

Design
The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 looks nothing like its predecessor. Gone is the wide, masculine body, and in its place is a more svelte, compact smartphone that should fulfill RIM's hope of attracting both men and women, and consumers and professionals. At 4.29 inches tall by 2.36 inches wide by 0.56 inch thick and 4.3 ounces, the Bold 9700 is certainly more pocketable and is even smaller and lighter than the BlackBerry Tour. It feels solid in the hand and features a similar leatherette backing as the original Bold to give it a classy touch. In addition, the chrome edges and lines between the keyboard rows add to the handset's appeal.
Given the smaller size, you do lose a little bit in screen real estate. The Bold 9700 has a 2.44-inch display (compared with 2.75 inches) but its 480x360-pixel resolution at 245 pixels per inch certainly keeps things clear and sharp. It's the same as the Tour's, and while we did miss having the larger screen when viewing Web pages and videos, overall we had no complaints. Text was easy to read, and images looked crisp with vibrant colors.

The user interface is largely unchanged, though BlackBerry OS 5.0 brings some slight refinements. For example, the calendar has an easier to use system for creating new appointments with drop-down lists, and you can set your alarm clock using a spinning wheel. The home screen and main menu will be familiar to previous owners, though; you can customize the home screen with different themes and background images as well as six different shortcuts.

Below the display, you get the standard BlackBerry controls: Talk and End keys, a menu shortcut, and a back button. However, like the BlackBerry Curve 8520, the Bold 9700 replaces the traditional trackball navigator with an optical trackpad. The move from trackball to trackpad is surprisingly easy, and we were impressed by its responsiveness (you can also adjust its sensitivity to your liking through the Options menu). Scrolling through lists and navigating menus feels smoother using the trackpad and you can select an item simply by pressing down. RIM plans to use the trackpad in all its future devices, and that's fine by us. Like we mentioned earlier, the transition from one to the other felt easy and natural; plus, perhaps this will eliminate the issue that some users have had where the trackball stops working for whatever reason and needs to be replaced.

Like the Curve 8520, the Bold now features an optical trackpad instead of a trackball navigator.
Just below is the Bold 9700's 35-key full QWERTY keyboard. Though not as spacious as the original Bold's, the large and comfortable buttons are ideal for typing both short text messages and longer e-mails. The individual keys have raised ridges so they're easier to use compared to completely flat buttons, and they provide a nice springy feedback. If anything, they were just a touch stiff to press, but overall, we're very happy with the keyboard.

On the left spine, there's a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microUSB port/power connector, and a customizable shortcut key. You get a second convenience key on the right side, which is designated to the camera by default, and a volume rocker. The top holds a mute and lock buttons, and the camera and flash are located on back.

Our review unit from RIM included an AC adapter, a USB cable, a 2GB microSD card, a wired stereo headset, and a belt holster in the box. However, T-Mobile's final sales package may vary. For more add-ons, please check our cell phone accessories, ringtones, and help page.

Features
The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 marks the first 3G (UMTS/HSDPA 900/1700/2100) BlackBerry for T-Mobile. The carrier's been on a tear lately to launch its 3G network in new markets, which now reaches 170 million people in more than 235 cities nationwide. It still trails behind the other major service providers in terms of coverage, but it's certainly good to see T-Mobile ramping up its efforts and bringing more 3G handsets to the lineup, particularly full-featured ones like the Bold 9700.

Like the RIM BlackBerry Storm 2, the Bold 9700 is shipping with BlackBerry OS 5.0 (version 5.0.0.330 to be exact), which brings some enhancements to the messaging and calendar capabilities as well as to the BlackBerry browser. RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

Behold II

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Despite the name, the Behold II has little in common with Samsung's original Behold. T-Mobile likes to re-use names to a fault, and while the original Behold was a TouchWiz feature phone, the Behold II is an Android smartphone. The similarity lies in the TouchWiz UI, which Samsung has thoroughly bolted onto Android 1.5. Both share a good 5 megapixel camera and a touch screen, but beyond that, they have little in common. While the Behold II shares a similar, though larger, form factor with the MyTouch 3G and the same 528MHz CPU, the similarity ends there since the MyTouch runs stock Android while the Samsung's is much modified by TouchWiz.
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The Behold II is a large phone, though slim since it lacks a slider keyboard. It fits fine in roomy pockets but isn't compatible with tight jeans. It's pleasant looking though not sexy or chic. The front face features a faux brushed metal texture over the control area and this helps prevent finger slips. The round d-pad doesn't captivate us the way HTC's trackball does on their Android phones. It's bit hard to press the outer directional rim though the center action button works well. As with the Omnia II on Verizon, we have to wonder why Samsung devoted a precious front button to their cube launcher which is more eye candy than substance. But we give back points for the large and easy to operate call send and end buttons and the dedicated camera button. The back is fingerprint-loving black plastic with a nice looking world map in bronze (much more recognizable than Verizon's attempt at a world map on their version of the HTC Touch Pro2).

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Samsung Behold 2

Phone and Internet

The Behold II is a quad band GSM phone with EDGE and 3G HSDPA On T-Mobile's US 1700 and 2100MHz bands. Call quality is good and volume is adequate for all but very noisy places, but 3G reception is a little below average among T-Mobile phones. The phone supports Bluetooth handsfree devices and headsets as well as A2DP stereo Bluetooth headsets and headphones.

The Android browser is very good, as always. Like the iPhone and Palm's webOS phones, Google's web browser is webkit-based, and that means it can render desktop sites with good fidelity (minus Flash). Being a Google phone, it sync perfectly with Google services including gmail with contacts and Google Calendar. The phone also works with POP3 and IMAP email accounts but it can't sync to MS Exchange.
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Video Review
Here's our 13 minute video review of the Samsung Behold II. It covers the design, web browser, GPS and it takes a deep look at Samsung's TouchWiz user interface enhancements.

Performance and TouchWiz

The Behold II's 528MHz Qualcomm CPU has become an old standby on Android and Windows Mobile phones. It's not going to impress anyone but it's up to the task of handling stock Android and Windows Mobile software. But TouchWiz proves to put too much of a burden on the CPU and our usual zippy Android experience lags here and there. The phone isn't as responsive as the MyTouch 3G running standard Android, nor is it as fast as the HTC Hero on Sprint. It's not dog slow, but it pauses and balks here and there; something we don't often see on Android. The phone has 320 megs of RAM which is quite a lot for any smartphone, including Android (256 megs is more the norm with the Hero having 288 megs to keep HTC's Sense UI moving smoothly). There are approximately 200 megs of free storage space where you'll want to install applications since Android doesn't yet support installing apps to a microSD card. T-Mobile and Samsung include a 2 gig microSD card in the box so you can store photos, videos, music and more.
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TouchWiz feels a bit over the top here: Android is a fresh new OS and it doesn't need that much help in the user interface department. Perhaps it's meant to ease TouchWiz users migrating from the Samsung Behold and Samsung Memoir. That said, if it weren't for the slowdowns and unwarranted skinning of Android apps, we'd complain less. It's not hard to use TouchWiz on the Behold II, but it's actually easier to use a standard Android phone since TouchWiz creates confusing duplications, and Android already has very capable downloadable widgets so the TouchWiz widgets don't add much.

Camera and GPS

Thumbs up for both the very good 5 megapixel camera and the GPS that works with Google Maps and TeleNav. Google Maps is free and is fantastic for finding POIs, while TeleNav offers good turn-by turn directions. The GPS got solid fixes even in urban locations and TeleNav's directions were cogent and clear.

The 5 megapixel camera has an autofocus lens and an LED flash. The camera took even better shots than the already good Samsung Behold, and video is among the best for US phones.

Conclusion

We love Android and we adore Samsung's vibrant AMOLED displays. But we could do with a little less TouchWiz on top of Android: it slows down the phone and it creates confusing redundant functionality. But if you're a Samsung feature phone user upgrading to your first smartphone, you just might appreciate the familiarity of TouchWiz. The phone is solid, well made and has one of the better cameras on the US phone market. With WiFi, a GPS that works with both Google Maps and TeleNav and Bluetooth with A2DP stereo, the Behold II has its merits.

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