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Samsung SCH-i760 Review
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Samsung SCH-i760 Review
Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless
Published on: 14 November, 2007 by PhoneArena Team
Performance:
We used Spb Benchmark to compare the Samsung i760 system performance with other PocketPC Phones.
The 400MHz processor on the i760 does a good job of opening applications fast and does not get sluggish even when several programs are up and running at the same time, unlike on the Q9m. However, as with all smartphones, we recommend closing unused “background” applications to free-up the memory.
While the reception of the i760 is equal to most other Smartphones, the call quality is by far one of the worst we have experienced, due to the earpiece speaker. We were able to use the i760 all over South East Florida with no call connection problems. EV-DO was solid and reliable for web browsing and data usage, and Wi-Fi worked without any issues. The problem with the call quality seems to be limited only to the earpiece speaker. When listening to someone talk, it sounds like there is a very loud buzzing sound. Raising and lowering the volume does not affect it. The only work-around was to use a wired headset or Bluetooth headset. When using either one, the call quality problem was eliminated and calls sounded fine. We are unsure if this problem with the earpiece is limited to only our demo unit, or is more widespread.
Samsung includes both a Standard 1040mAh Battery and Extended 1500mAh mAh battery with the i760. This is truly unique, as most manufactures want you to pay extra and purchase the extended battery. Samsung rates the Standard battery at 3.5 hours Talk Time or 8 days Standby Time, and the Extended Battery at 5 hours Talk Time or 13 days of Standby Time. Our tests resulted in the Standard battery lasting 3.5 hours of Talk Time, but only 4 days of Standby time, while the Extended Battery got up to 5 hours of Talk Time or 9 days of Standby Time.
Regardless in the differences in standby time that our tests showed, it is encouraging to see that both batteries are included.
Conclusion:
The Samsung i760 is currently by far the most advanced Smartphone available from Verizon Wireless. We are impressed by the incorporation of the Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system, 2.8” QVGA touch-screen, and sliding QWERTY keypad. As well as EV-DO, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), and Bluetooth for data connections. The i760 is truly a device for the business professional that is looking for an advanced smartphone that is capable of doing many tasks. The only drawback is that for call quality, the earpiece speaker is not as good as most other phones, so we highly recommend using a Bluetooth headset for placing and receiving calls.
We used Spb Benchmark to compare the Samsung i760 system performance with other PocketPC Phones.
While the reception of the i760 is equal to most other Smartphones, the call quality is by far one of the worst we have experienced, due to the earpiece speaker. We were able to use the i760 all over South East Florida with no call connection problems. EV-DO was solid and reliable for web browsing and data usage, and Wi-Fi worked without any issues. The problem with the call quality seems to be limited only to the earpiece speaker. When listening to someone talk, it sounds like there is a very loud buzzing sound. Raising and lowering the volume does not affect it. The only work-around was to use a wired headset or Bluetooth headset. When using either one, the call quality problem was eliminated and calls sounded fine. We are unsure if this problem with the earpiece is limited to only our demo unit, or is more widespread.
Samsung includes both a Standard 1040mAh Battery and Extended 1500mAh mAh battery with the i760. This is truly unique, as most manufactures want you to pay extra and purchase the extended battery. Samsung rates the Standard battery at 3.5 hours Talk Time or 8 days Standby Time, and the Extended Battery at 5 hours Talk Time or 13 days of Standby Time. Our tests resulted in the Standard battery lasting 3.5 hours of Talk Time, but only 4 days of Standby time, while the Extended Battery got up to 5 hours of Talk Time or 9 days of Standby Time.
Regardless in the differences in standby time that our tests showed, it is encouraging to see that both batteries are included.
Conclusion:
The Samsung i760 is currently by far the most advanced Smartphone available from Verizon Wireless. We are impressed by the incorporation of the Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system, 2.8” QVGA touch-screen, and sliding QWERTY keypad. As well as EV-DO, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), and Bluetooth for data connections. The i760 is truly a device for the business professional that is looking for an advanced smartphone that is capable of doing many tasks. The only drawback is that for call quality, the earpiece speaker is not as good as most other phones, so we highly recommend using a Bluetooth headset for placing and receiving calls.
Pros
- Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system
- Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
- Wi-Fi
- MicroSD
- Two batteries included
Cons
- Cal Quality through earpiece speaker
- EV-DO limited to Rev 0
- Lack of style
- Heavy
PA rating 
- Good
- out of 10
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