A Quick Look At The Samsung S3100

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With a sleek exterior, the Samsung S3100 is impressive enough from the outside/The Samsung S3100 is impressive enough from the outside with a sleek exterior. Its 2.1 TFT display screen, capable to delivering a 256,000 color, 176 x 200 pixel display catches the eye with bold and crisp images. Its slime, sliding design, which is compact and space efficient, allows for easy pocketing/Its slime, sliding design is compact and space efficient, which is quite easy to carry around in pocket. Being 95 x 47 x 14mm, and weighing in at a mere ninety-nine grams, it is light in the hands as well as in the pocket.

But the Samsung S3100 offers much more than striking appearance. Its many additional features make it a good option for anyone thinking of buying a new phone.

The Hardware

The handset has a built-in camera that boasts of 1.3 megapixels and video recording capabilities, so you won't have to bring your bulky camera on your outings with friends and family/The mobile phone comes with a built-in 1.3M camera which also supports ...
... video recording capabilities, so you needn't bring your bulky camera when you are out with friends and family. A media player allows you to store and access your favorite music, images and videos while on the go. And what's more, the Samsung S3100 uses digital natural sound engine technology, allowing its users to enjoy optimal audio quality.

The phone comes with fifteen megabytes of memory, but has an extra MicroSD card slot that will allow for as much as 8GB of storage capacity/Apart from the built-in 15 MB memory for file storage, you can also upgrade it up to 8 GB with an extra microSD card.

The handset has the standard ringtone alert and vibration alert for incoming messages, calls, etc. Internet connectivity also allows for further downloading of ringtones, whether polyphonic, WAV or MP3. When accepting a call, one can choose to hold the phone up to the ear (which is the standard way, but requires the use of one hand for the entire duration of the call), use the built-in speaker phone, or use a headset connected to the phone's jack.

The Software

The phonebook of the Samsung S3100 can store up to a thousand entries. You can also assign a photo or image to each contact so that when they call, the appropriate picture will alert you immediately as to the caller's identity/show you who is calling you. Users can also review call records, which include calls made, calls received and missed calls.

The S3100's media player can handle/support/play an array of audio and video file types, including/such as WAV, MP4 and MP3. It can handle Java. If one prefers to surf the airwaves, the phone can certainly oblige with its RDS FM radio.

Gamers will be pleased to know that the S3100 offers a variety of games, but more than this, it is able to download more games of your choice/The Samsung S3100 provides a lot of on board games for you to pass the time. Moreover, you can also download more games from internet for more fun.

Another nifty feature of the handset/Another good feature of this mobile phone is its organizer and the ability to record voice memos. This will be particularly useful for when users are on the go and can't afford to stop and rummage around their bags for a pen and paper.

Connectivity

The Samsung S3100 offers Class Ten versions of GPRS and EDGE. A USB connection allows users to connect to computers for easy uploading and file management. The standard Bluetooth connection enables the phone to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth-capable devices/It can also connect to computers through USB connection for easy uploading and file management as well as connecting to other Bluetooth-capable devices via its standard bluetooth connection.

Design

The Samsung S3100 comes in three color variations. The black one looks more sleek and professional, accentuating the handset's slim, polished design. The white version is little more unusual, and can be a stylish statement. The pink version gives of a much lighter and girlish look. Whichever color one may choose, the S3100's smooth exterior makes it as appealing and fashionable as it is useful.
Jerry Smith, the editor of http://www.mobilephoneonly.co.uk. An expert on mobile phone and an observer of UK telecommunication market. He writes reviews on latest mobile phones, and also suggests promotional deals and special offers from mobile phone retailers in UK.