Samsung Behold II

(2.5 out of 5)

Despite its beautiful display, Samsung's second Android smart phone for the U.S. is marred by sluggish performance and an awkward interface.

In the race to create compelling Android phones, Samsung is not off to the best start. The Moment for Sprint offered a bold AMOLED display, but it suffered from a bland interface and disappointing slide-down keyboard. The $229 Behold II loses the keyboard but features the same great screen and a sharper 5-megapixel camera. Plus, Samsung is attempting to catch up to the likes of HTC and Motorola by adding its TouchWiz and Cube user interfaces. Unfortunately, these additions feel half-baked and awkward by comparison, making the Behold II the least satisfying Android device yet. Continue reading full review @ LAPTOP Magazine