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Samsung Blade GT-S5600V review

A decent touchscreen handset that won't set the world alight

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-10-02October 2nd 2009

Price at launch £200.00
Bluetooth Yes
Stereo Bluetooth Yes
Colour Screen Yes
Audio Recording Yes
Internet Browser Yes
EMS Yes
Weight (g) 96
Built-In Camera Yes
SMS Yes
Display Size 2.8
Main Display Details 2.8" 240 x 320mm
HSDPA Yes
EDGE Yes
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth
Video Capture Yes
MMS Yes
E-mail Client Yes
Camera Resolution 3.2
Handsfree Speakerphone Yes
GPRS Yes
Installed RAM (MB) 50
Dimensions 102.8 x 54.8 x 12.9
Display Technology TFT Touchscreen
Features Full Touch UI / Mobile Widgets / 3.2MP Camera / MP3 Player
Battery Type Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
Expansion Slots Micro SD
Display Type TFT LCD
3G Yes
Mobile Phone Frequencies 3G/GSM850/GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900
Flash Yes
FM Radio Yes

Product Summary

Blade S5600v

Samsung Blade GT-S5600V review

Price at launch

£200.00

For

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Attractive design

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Touchscreen user interface

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HSDPA high speed 3G

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Decent quality music player

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Affordable price

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3.2-megapixel camera

Against

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No Wi-Fi

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No GPS

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Camera lacks autofocus

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Texting layout could be better

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and no Qwerty option

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No smartphone OS

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