Samsung i200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: THIS smartphone is easy to use, but the lack of Wi-Fi and GPS will force many users elsewhere.

Pros: Slim design, Wizpro home screen interface, control and keypad layout, HSDPA capable

Cons: No Wi-Fi, no GPS, mediocre camera, little extra software included, proprietary headphone/charging jack

Verdict: Samsung certainly deserves credit for the i200's design. This smartphone is compact and easy to use, but the lack of Wi-Fi and GPS will force many users to look elsewhere. Overall, the i200 is a credible but certainly not inspiring handset.

Pros: Slim design, Wizpro home screen interface, control and keypad layout, HSDPA capable

Cons: No Wi-Fi, no GPS, mediocre camera, little extra software included, proprietary headphone/charging jack

Verdict: Samsung certainly deserves credit for the i200's design. This smartphone is compact and easy to use, but the lack of Wi-Fi and GPS will force many users to look elsewhere. Overall, the i200 is a credible but certainly not inspiring handset.

Review summary: samsung i200 review: An elegant smartphone that both excites and disappoints at the same time.

Pros: Interface, Slim design, Good screen, Easy to use keypad, Windows Mobile 6.1, HSDPA for fast Web access, Decent battery life

Cons: Proprietary headphone port, No Wi-Fi or GPS, Poor camera, Not much memory, Expensive for what it is

Verdict: The Samsung i200 is one of those devices that is instantly appealing due to its slim profile, responsive keypad, and HSDPA support. It lacks Wi-Fi and GPS, uses a proprietary port for headphones and its 2-megapixel camera is not what you'd call ground ...

Review summary: With a slim profile and a responsive keypad, the Samsung i200 is ideal for those who rely heavily on texts and emails. Its HSDPA access and responsive Windows Mobile 6.1 software should offer just about enough features for most people

Pros: Interface ; slim design ; good screen ; easy to use keypad ; Windows Mobile 6.1 ; HSDPA for fast Web access ; decent battery life

Cons: Proprietary headphone port ; no Wi-Fi or GPS ; poor camera ; not much memory ; expensive for what it is

Verdict: The Samsung i200 is one of those devices that are instantly appealing due to its slim profile, responsive keypad, Windows Mobile 6.1 and HSDPA support. It's only when you discover the omissions that a touch of disappointment sets in -- it lacks Wi-Fi ...

Review summary: This phone will do if you need a workhorse, but not if you want some excitement from your smartphone.

Pros: The tall size means there is space for a large number pad and screen, and we like the 3G.

Cons: No touch-screen, no Wi-Fi and short on exciting extras.

Verdict: This phone will do if you need a workhorse, but not if you want some excitement from your smartphone