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Sprint International Smart Device IP-830W by Samsung

review DATE:12.01.06

Samsung IP-830w
With Earphones Left Side

review

By Jamie Lendino and Sascha Segan

Smart Device CentralIn the smartphone world, a lot can happen in 18 months. For example, the Samsung i730, introduced in early 2005, supported both Wi-Fi and EV-DO, the first smartphone to do so. It also featured a touch screen, a stylus, and a slide-out keyboard, making it one of the most powerful handhelds to debut at that time. The new Sprint International Smart Device IP-830W by Samsung improves on the i730's flexible design by including CDMA and GSM compatibility, making this phone a great option for frequent travelers. As an overall smartphone, though, the IP-830W falls short of the mark.

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Samsung Electronics

http://www.samsung.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $599.99 List
  • Service Provider: Sprint
  • Operating System: Windows Mobile Pocket PC
  • Screen Size: 2.8 inches
  • Screen Details: 320x240, 65k-color TFT display
  • Camera: Yes
  • Megapixels: 1.3 MP
  • Flash Memory Type: Secure Digital
  • 802.11x: No
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Web Browser: Yes
  • Network: GSM, CDMA, CDMA
  • Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
  • High-Speed Data: GPRS, 1xRTT, EVDO
  • Special Features: Music

Bottom Line

The Samsung IP-830W is a useful niche solution for world travelers, but it's too large and compromised for everyone else.

Pros

Includes CDMA and GSM connectivity. Bright screen. Great sound quality.

Cons

It's a hulking beast. Uncomfortable to talk on. Awful battery life. No Wi-Fi.

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