Samsung SGH X830 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Samsung X830 is definitely a product you can show off to your friends, just watch their faces as you tell them that this so called MP3 player unveils a ...

Verdict: The Samsung is definitely a cool phone and definitely a gadget to show off to your friends, however its tiny screen makes things a challenge.

Pros: Scroll wheel ; 1GB on-board memory

Cons: Lack of expandable memory slot ; narrow screen and keypad

Verdict: The X830 is a passable MP3 player, but it's too narrow to use as a mobile phone. Texting and dialling aren't easy and the small screen makes using some of the functions difficult. The 1GB of on-board memory and scroll wheel make it worth checking out, ...

Review summary: The Samsung X830 is half Mp3 player and half phone. The X830 looks exactly like an iPod when closed. In my opinion the X830 is the Samsung version of the "iPhone". When closed the phone looks like a normal MP3 player but when open looks like a cell ...

Review summary: The controversial Samsung X830 won’t leave you indifferent. It is a MP3 player with 1 GB of built-in memory on one hand, and a mobile phone, supporting Bluetooth and EDGE on the other hand. The unusual design also draws the attention â€" it will ...

Pros: 1 GB internal memory ; Small size ; Quality music reproduction ; Keypad lightning ; EDGE support ; Standard 3.5 mm audio jack

Cons: Unusual keypad layout, keys located in two columns ; Bad location of the built-in camera lens ; Unstable construction of the swivel hinge mechanism ; No memory card slot ; No email client ; Low quality of retail package headphones ; Software issues

Verdict: The topic of the this year’s Christmas time when it comes to mobile communications was clearly the music player capabilities of mobile phones. After the music-oriented models such as 5200 and 5300, the specially designed smart phones such as 3250 ...

Review summary: Samsung's scroll-wheel equipped, rotating SGH-X830 will catch the eye, and ear, of music fans.

Verdict: Serious compromises have been made here and they'll make or break your decision to like or loathe this handset. If you want a phone that can handle web browsing and display a detailed calendar view, then this isn't going to suit you. But if you want ...