Samsung Freeform III
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- Posted: 06 Jul 2011
- Market Status: Released
- Release date: 06 Jul 2011
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- US carrier availability: MetroPCS - Available (Since 06 Jul 2011) Cricket - Available as Samsung Comment (Since 24 Aug 2011)
- Links: Samsung Freeform III manual
Samsung Freeform III is the next phone in the Freeform series upgrading the screen size to 2.4 inches. Other than that it remains almost the same. You get a full QWERTY keyboard, 1.3MP camera, microSD memory card slot, music player, Bluetooth and speakerphone.
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Samsung Freeform III specifications
also known as Samsung SCH-R380, Samsung Comment
Pros
No prosCons
- Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (167 ppi)
- Low-resolution camera (1.3 megapixels)
- The camera lacks autofocus
- Lacks a standard (3.5mm) headphones jack
- Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
Design
- Device type:
- Budget phone
- Form factor:
Form factor - Refers to the form factor of a phone. The main handset designs are bar, clamshell, slide, swivel
- Candybar
- Dimensions:
- 4.41 x 2.40 x 0.43 (112 x 61 x 11 mm)
- Weight:
- 3.25 oz (92 g)
the average is 4.2 oz (120 g)
- 3.25 oz (92 g)
Display
- Physical size:
- 2.40 inches
- Resolution:
- 320 x 240 pixels
- Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 167 ppi
- Colors:
Colors - Shows the number of colors that the display supports
- 262 144
Battery
- Talk time:
Talk time - Maximum talk time in hours
- 3.30 hours
the average is 8 h (496 min)
- 3.30 hours
- Stand-by time:
- 12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
- 12.5 days (300 hours)
- Capacity:
- 1000 mAh
Hardware
- Built-in storage:
- 100 MB
- Storage expansion:
- Slot Type:
- microSD, microSDHC
- Maximum card size:
Maximum card size - Shows the capacity of the memory expansion slot that can be added
- 32 GB
- Slot Type:
Camera
- Camera:
- 1.3 megapixels
Internet browsing
- Browser:
- Yes
Technology
- CDMA:
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.
- 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
- Positioning:
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.
- GPS
- Navigation:
- Yes
Phone features
- Organizer:
- Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, Stopwatch, Memo
- Messaging:
- SMS, MMS, Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- 2.1, EDR
- USB:
- USB 2.0
- Connector:
- microUSB
- Features:
Features - Universal Serial Bus - is a plug-and-play interface for connection a computer and add-on devices such as joysticks, keyboards, wireless phones, scanner, cameras etc. USB supports hot-swap (ability to add a new device without having to reboot the computer). USB supports data speed of 12 megabits per second.
- Mass storage device, USB charging
Other features
- Notifications:
- Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
- Hearing aid compatibility:
- M4, T4
- Voice commands
Shopping information
- MSRP price:
- 100 $
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