The Samsung S5620 Monte offers something for everyone
The Samsung S5620 Monte is as stylish as it is functional. This affordable phone which was recently launched on the UK market packs impressive functionality within an aesthetically appealing casing.
The phone offers the usual suspects of ring and vibration alert options with the added bonus of being able to use MP3 files as additional ringtones. The included speakerphone provides the opportunity for hands-free communication, while the built-in 3.5mm audio jack offers personal listening options. The phone comes with a comprehensive phone book that can hold 1000 entries and offers photo call functionality while call logs retain information on the last received, dialed and missed calls.
The phone offers a 3.0-inch TFT touch screen that can display excellent quality images by virtue of the 256,000-color display capabilities of the screen that operates within a screen size of 240 x 400 pixels. The unit incorporates a useful accelerometer sensor that automatically rotates images while also incorporating a mute function, as well as smart unlock. Navigation through the covered functionality is provided by virtue of the TouchWiz interface.
The phone has 200 MB internal memory with the option to use the built-in microSD card slot to upgrade the memory capacity up to 16 GB if desired. Connectivity is provided by virtue of GPRS and EDGE connections, both of which are class 10 and pair perfectly with the included micro-USB and bluetooth connections. Internet access is cleverly provided by virtue of integrated HSPDA and Wi Fi connections providing the means to access the web at speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps.
The phone includes a 3.15-megapixel snapshot-style camera that includes the ability to reference images by location, also known as geotagging, as well as smile detection. The phone can provide video capture capability, recording video at QVGA video quality and at 15 frames per second, while the secondary camera offers CIF quality video capture.
The phone incorporates social networking and media integration with the benefits of live updates. In addition, the phone includes Google Maps 3.0, an organizer, as well as a useful image editor and a voice memo feature. The stereo FM radio comes with RDS capabilities and complements the MP4/MP3 player, offering the ability to listen to downloaded media files or radio stations. The phone also includes various games for additional entertainment. Satellite navigation is provided by the GPS feature that comes with A-GPS support.
The Samsung S5620 Monte is an impressively stylish and functional mobile phone, offering a wide range of useful features. This is the kind of phone that is the epitome of an all-in-one unit that offers something for everyone.