The review of GSM-phone Samsung E870

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Company Samsung has generated a new class of phones focused on a female audience; the first device became model Т500. The success of this decision has caused occurrence of the subsequent devices, in the recent past it there was a folding bed – Samsung E530. But if between output(exit) Т500 and Е530 has passed(has taken place) significant time now the company has decided to reduce as much as possible it(him) and to let out(release) continuation with the minimal interval. It is necessary to search for an explanation in distinction dizajnov Е530 and Е870: if the first is oval and has the rounded off corners the second device it is underlined rectangular.

Against variety of colour scores in Е530 the severity acts. Е870 – one decision, in which obverse and back parts серебристо-matte, lateral parts, and also the block of the keyboard - from white, glossy plastic.

The device looks(appears) strictly, but the attention draws. It some kind of the answer to reproaches of those women which found design Т500 too shouting, coarse. To name this variant of design typically female it is impossible, though it(he) and is pleasant to many women. For men the device at the same time is ambiguous, it(he) is not pleasant more likely, than involves. But, actually, it in fact and is normal for female model, whether not so?

The size of the device - 92х42х16.5 mm, weight - 85 gram. To carry phone it is possible on a neck, for this purpose it is stipulated ushko on a lateral shutter. In a bag phone also will be pertinent.

Model it is hardware is slepkom with Samsung E770, no differences between them are present, except for design and positioning, and also absence in Е870 external keys of management of a player. On the left lateral surface there is a coupled button of volume control, hardly below - covered plastic zaglushkoj a socket for connection sets or zaryadnogo devices. On the right party(side), accordingly, there is slot for cards(maps) microSD, and also a button of the chamber; last works and at the closed device.

On an obverse surface you can see 1.3-мегапиксельную the chamber, a number(line) - "flash". The external screen - OLED, two lines which have illumination of dark blue color always work. In these lines time, a level of a signal of a network, a charge of the battery is displayed. The remained part of the screen has the sanction 96х96 points and displays up to 65000 colors(flowers). Plus of the screen that on the sun the picture is visible, fades not strongly in comparison with STN-or TFT-screens.

The device reveals very softly, however, at it(him) same and closing. Softness of a course impresss favourably. Inside, around of the display - a mirror insert, but a mode "mirror" as in Т500, in this model is not present. The bottom part exclusively white, keys have a little other shade due to what are allocated. The keyboard is not too raised above the case, but due to the big area of digital keys with them it is convenient to work. And here a software-key are not so pleasant, as because of the size. Illumination of keys of white color, it(she) faded.

The internal screen has the sanction 176х220 points (30х38 the mm), displays up to 262000 colors(flowers). On the sun the screen behaves well, the picture is visible (TFT). Quality of the screen is at traditionally high level, it is one of the best displays presented in the market (in the class of products though QVGA-screens become more and more mass).

In phone lithium-ionic the accumulator in capacity 800 mach is established(installed). Under the application(statement) of the manufacturer, it(he) is capable to provide up to 180 business hours in a mode of expectation and till 3 o'clock in a mode of conversation. In conditions of the Moscow network of MTS the device worked the order of 3 day at 45 minutes of conversations and till 30 minutes of use of other functions. Constantly activated Bluetooth reduces an operating time about two day. Time full zaryadki the accumulator – hardly is more than 1.5 hours.

The menu

The device has no differences from Е770, he/she is its(his) twin.

Two kinds of representation of the menu – Block (a traditional matrix ikonok) and Flash (one of items(points) is allocated by the big icon) are supported(maintained). Navigation by means of digital sequences is supported(maintained). All the submenu are presented by lists. The navigating key can appoint(nominate) the functions, they get out of the list. As a whole, splitting of the menu is rather logical, navigation does not deliver problems.

Telephone directory. To cause contacts it is possible pressing on right a software-key - before you the list containing all of record, both from memory of phone, and from a SIM-card will be displayed. The first name in the list is by default highlighted, in a status line number by default (for numbers on a SIM-card – a corresponding(meeting) badge) shows. Fast search of a name under the first letters is stipulated, in their this device can be up to twenty, and for any language. Having pressed key OK, you will get in the menu of viewing of separate record, the small icon if the image is correlated with a name here is displayed. As a picture of a name any graphic file, and also your photos can act. For a name it is possible to write down about 5 phone numbers of various types (mobile, office, house, a fax, another), one of them will be the core (by default it is the first entered). Fields are rigidly fixed, to create two mobile numbers it is impossible. At the same time, to send SMS/MMS it is possible on any number from a telephone directory.

In phone two fields for a name and surnames (search is conducted only on the first field), at display of a field are summarized, the first goes a field the Name. For example, Eldar Murtazin shows in such sequence. The length of each field is equal to 20 symbols, and for any of supported(maintained) languages of input. You can alternate(interleave) also various languages at a set of a name.

Sorting of records in various languages is carried out under the order: first all contacts in local language (for example, Russian), then all names in English. It conveniently enough and habitually under computer programs. Considering an opportunity of fast switching of language by search, it becomes clear, that records in various languages do not make a problem in this device.

Let's return to filling a name: besides phones it is possible to write down an e-mail address and a small text note. For a name the choice of any sound file as a melody of a call, including мр3 compositions is possible(probable). You can easily create necessary number of groups, choose for everyone the melody, a picture.

In memory of phone about 1000 names with all filled numbers and data are kept. If to fill not all fields the number of names all the same remains equal to one thousand. In adjustments(options) it is possible to specify, where new numbers will enter the name by default all. There is an adjustment(option) of carry of records from memory of a SIM-card, but not back. Developers have counted, that the best way of synchronization is the personal computer, in particular, use MS Outlook. Any record can be sent quickly on other device as SMS/MMS, the post message, and also through bluetooth. Any problems with sending does not arise, record of a telephone directory leaves on other device without problems and precisely also is distinguished(recognized).

Record of new names is accessible only through the main menu, right the software-key always is caused by pressing only the list of names. In phone it is possible to get(start) the vizitku, its(her) format coincides completely with usual record of a telephone directory.

In the list of a fast set can be up to 8 numbers, and to bring it is possible also separate numbers of one name. On buttons there is a signature in the form of the chosen name, but not type of phone.

At an entering call the picture is deduced(removed) not on all screen but only on its(his) part, but borrows(occupies) the significant size.

Lists of calls. In each of lists it is underlined up to 30 phone numbers. There is an incorporated list of last calls, here an icon marks(celebrates) type of each call. Rejecting a navigating key across it is possible to pass quickly from one list in another. For separate record at detailed viewing it is possible to see date and time of a call, but its(his) duration is not underlined. Identical calls are summarized, opposite to number their number shows. In detailed viewing time of each such call is displayed. Traditionally in it(this) the menu it is possible to see general(common) time of all calls and their cost (if service is adjusted(set up)).

Messages. Work with various types of messages is realized from separate submenu. By tradition we shall begin with short messages. In memory of phone it can be stored(kept) up to 200 messages, the device supports(maintains) standard EMS and is compatible with Nokia Smart Messaging. Realization Т9 does not cause censures.

MMS. The interface for creation of multimedia messages is pleasant, messages at once can be kept in various folders. There is a restriction in 295 KB for the size of the created message, and the size of the accepted message is not limited. From additional adjustments(options) it is necessary to note an opportunity of a deviation(rejection) of advertising messages, a choice of type of reception of the message in roaming and in a house network. Messages are kept in total amount of the memory, separate memory for MMS-messages is not present.

The built in post client supports(maintains) POP3/IMAP-reports and able to work with several boxes. Restriction on the size of the letter exactly same, as on MMS.

Organizer. In memory of phone it is possible to keep about 400 events, all 4 their types – "meeting", "business", "anniversary" and "another" are stipulated. For each record time and date is established(installed) and time of the termination(ending) of event is underlined. It is possible to expose a signal and an interval for which it(he) will work; there are repeated events. Viewing of a calendar for a month and week is realized conveniently, each type of events has the color, all is evident.

WAP. In phone the wap-browser of version 2.0 is established(installed), is similar to some products from Nokia and Sony Ericsson, here for access to a network is used http the report.

Appendices. МР3 a player. In phone is built in мр3 a player, it(he) supports(maintains) casual, consecutive and cyclic reproduction of tracks. To load мр3 files into phone it is possible as directly through bluetooth, and from the program of synchronization. Files can have any names and tegi including in Russian, phone well understands them. Bitrejt files also does not play the big role, the device perfectly understands all accessible formats.

From unusual opportunities it is necessary to note transfer of a sound through Bluetooth-connection on the stereoheadphones, the corresponding(meeting) structure has appeared in last models from Samsung.

During playing number of a current song, the general(common) number of compositions shows. The equalizer carries out the entertaining role, separate adjustments(options) are not present (only a genre choice: classics, fate, a jazz, normal reproduction). Playing can go both through stereoset, and through loud communication(connection). Loudness has 10 gradation. The user can create the plejlisty. In total under мр3 compositions it can be used the order of memory of 82 Mb or a card(map) of memory. The player works in a background mode, it is enough to press the button the Release, and in a line of the menu there is a corresponding(meeting) icon.

Dictophone. In total it is possible to write down till several o'clock voice pamyatok, thus number of records beyond all bounds. Basically, restriction on duration of record is underlined the user, it can be equal to 1 hour. In memory all records are stored(kept) in a separate folder. Record of a dictophone during lectures, round tables is quite adequate, it(she) can be deciphered. In any measure phone replaces a digital dictophone.

Java World. Under various programs in memory of phone 4 Mb of memory are allocated(removed). It is separate slot memories, it(he) is used only for Java. Version MIDP 2.0 allows to use the games sated(saturated) grafikoj, and also three-dimensional toys in phone. In E870 there are four preestablished(preinstalled) games: Bobby Carrot, Arch Angel, Freekick, Airship Racing.

World(Global) time. Time for two chosen cities, all simply and evidently is displayed.

Alarm clock. In phone morning, it(him) it is possible to expose only three alarm clocks, one of them for the certain days of week, however, such opportunity is and at two remained. For each of alarm clocks there is a choice from 5 melodies, but it is possible to use and мр3. Whether In adjustments(options) it will be possible to specify phone to join automatically at approach of event or not.

The calculator – all simply and clearly.

The converter allows to transform one units of measurements to others, the converter of currencies here enters.

The timer of return readout. It is possible to expose time in hours and minutes, works and in a background mode.

The stop watch allows to receive and intermediate results.

The editor of images. The simple editor allowing to carry out simple transformations of pictures, to impose effects.

Voice commands(teams). The system of recognition of a voice independent of a pronunciation which allows both to type(collect) numbers from a telephone directory is built in the device, and to carry out navigation under the menu. For the first time such system has been tested on English version Samsung E620, function has not been involved in local versions of the device, it(her) have forbidden in an insertion. Recognition well works, does not deliver any problems, the system became steadier in external conditions, especially at appreciable noise.

Funbox. Here files, as that music, pictures, video, sounds are collected all. All loaded files get here. From lacks it is necessary to note, that sometimes the file is displayed in the general(common) list not at once, it is required to leave and again to open the list.
Adjustments(Options). It is traditionally possible to choose color of a font on the screen in a mode of expectation, to protect the password any section of phone (the message, short messages, an organizer itd). Time of illumination of the screen, its(his) brightness Is underlined.

Bluetooth. The model supports(maintains) various structures, in particular, Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, A/V Headset, Basic Printing (version Bluetooth 1.2). Work Bluetooth is not ideal, frequently there are problems with the sets having only structure Headset, work with complete sets of loud communication(connection) also is not always correct. Realization Bluetooth on an average level, sravnima with phones from Nokia, but concedes to devices Sony Ericsson. At use Bluetooth with the limited number of devices or at rare use you can and not notice any problems.

Adjustments(Options). It is possible to choose the size of a font at a set of number, its(his) color, to establish(install) protection by the password for separate sections (a telephone directory, messages, photos itd).

It is possible to choose color registration of the menu. At adjustments(options) of calls there is a scheme(plan) when simultaneously works vibra and a melody (it refers to VibeTonz).

The chamber. The module of the chamber 1.3 megapikselnyj and under characteristics coincides with the majority of models Samsung of last generation. The chamber is typical, it(she) allows to receive pictures with high quality for display to the screen of phone. At the same time, on the screen of a computer pictures not so qualitative.

• SXGA (1280x1024)
• Mega (1152х864)
• VGA (640x480)
• QVGA (320x240)
• QCIF (176x144)
• Sub-QCIF (128 x 96)

Quality of compression of pictures in format JPEG is established(installed) separately, some variants are accessible:

• Super fine
• Fine
• Normal

In phone predustanovleno 5 various sounds of operation of a shutter, from the menu it is possible to disconnect(switch-off) this sound at all and then process of photographing will not involve attention of associates. In adjustments(options) it is possible to specify a name of a file by default, to expose sensitivity of a matrix (avto, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400). I recommend to apply an automode as it(he) in most cases works correctly. Besides, the special difference between various sensitivity of a matrix usual conditions is not present, you do not define(determine) change in a final photo.

The timer for shooting favourite in an environment of friends is established(installed) for 3, 5 or 10 seconds.

The mode of a matrix also switches the chamber to the lowest sanction (a final picture - 640х480 points), but thus you receive a picture consisting of 4 or 9 slices (2х2, 3х3). A curious mode which can be interesting to much to experiments.

In a mode of shooting by series it is possible to choose some series, in particular 6 pictures with high speed ( practically instant pictures), with normal speed (a difference between pictures one second or hardly is less). Also modes with 9 and 15 pictures are accessible. I shall make a reservation, that function is interesting to application as a photo finish at competitions, in a real life if to move the chamber pictures in most cases will turn out greased. The sanction of photos in this mode of shooting - 320х240 points. Behind separate functions we have absolutely forgotten to tell about switching in a mode of shooting - it(he) is carried out or a lateral key, or through the menu. As the view-finder the screen of phone acts, a navigating key you can change contrast, and also use a zoom. At the maximal sanction of a picture function the zoom is automatically disconnected(automatically switched-off). The picture can be displayed mirror on the screen, it is reached(achieved) by lateral keys.

At the device traditionally there is a number(line) of effects which can be applied both during shooting, and at postediting. The second variant, in my opinion, is more comprehensible, as well as imposing ramok in a photo. We shall simply list effects, it is possible to familiarize with their examples in separate archive: Black and White, Negative, Sepia, Emboss, Sketch, Orange, Aqua, Red focus, Yellow focus, Blue focus. In last three effects key colors in a composition are allocated, in the majority of situations function works srednenko.

Photos are stored(kept) in an album, here it is possible to see(overlook) data about a concrete picture (not atop of a photo, as in the previous models). In the list the name of phone and a small icon is underlined, the list quickly is formed. Any photo can be correlated directly from an album with a name in a telephone directory, or to establish(install) as wall-papers. There is a mode slajdshou and the simple editor who allows to add emoticons to a photo to apply frames, effects.

Phone supports(maintains) record of video in a format 3GP, and in adjustments(options) you can specify, whether the roller will enter the name with a sound or without it(him). All adjustments(options) sravnimy with those for photos, the same 3 types of quality, for example, but sanctions of rollers others. The maximal sanction makes 355х288 points, on quality of video both models one of the best in the market today.

Restrictions on duration of record are not present, all depends only on free memory in phone. Specially for MMS-messages the mode of record in which it is impossible to exceed 100 KB is stipulated.

Synchronization with the personal computer. Synchronization with use of a cable or bluetooth is supported(maintained). On a site of the company it is possible to load for these purposes software Easy Studio 3.0.

Card(Map) of memory. Slot expansions for cards(maps) of memory TransFlash allows to keep on a card(map) any types of files and to work with them from the corresponding(meeting) manager of files. In each of the menu the item(point) В« a card(map) of memory В» is separately presented, it(he) is active, if in slote there is a card(map), in its(her) absence the item(point) is inaccessible. From fine defects it is necessary to note, that cards(maps) of memory for the company while are a novelty and not up to the end the interface is thought over, integration of cards(maps) of memory into existing opportunities of the device is not maximal. So, there is no opportunity to create the mixed lists of reproduction (playlists) which would unite files from a card(map) of memory and internal memory. For a card(map) of memory the rigid structure of folders conterminous with those for phone is initially created. It means, that phone will not see the files which have been written down in other folders, it(he) will ignore them. Subdirectories in standard folders are supported(maintained). Files between two types of memory can be copied or be transferred(carried) by standard ways. It is necessary to carry impossibility to minuses to allocate all files at once (it is required to allocate each file manually), at the big number of files it is tiresome. The card(map) of memory is necessary first of all for storage of music, images, with this problem(task) it(she) consults.

Picsel Viewer. One of the strongest features of model, it is similar D600, presence of function Picsel Viewer is. In brief to describe Picsel Viewer it is possible as the appendix opening on phone files of format MS Office (for example, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat (PDF), graphic and video of formats. Charm of technology in its(her) speed, of 20 Mb borrows(occupies) opening of file PDF the order of pair seconds, further you can quickly scroll pages, scale them, turn, as you wish. No editing of files is present, only viewing, but it(this) happens enough, especially considering absence of necessity for additional converting files for the mobile device.

Besides viewing data on the screen of phone the conclusion of a picture to external sources, for example, the TV or a projector is stipulated also. Into the complete set with phone enters TV-OUT a cable (not for all markets), on the one hand it is a socket for connection in slot sets on phone, on the other hand – three "tulips" for connection to external sources. In my case as such source the TV has acted. We stick all cables and then we connect a cable to phone. Vualya. On the screen of the TV there is a picture of the menu, you can move by phone and see result there and then. Besides viewing documents from Picsel Viewer it is possible to look and any standard appendices, video at all screen (for 3GP files pikselizatsiya it is strongly visible, all the same it is a little bit the sanction others), photos, to play games if it will want to you of it(this). The TV not only reproduces a picture, but also broadcasts a sound from phone.

Productivity. Results of all three test packages Jbenchmark have not brought any surprises, productivity of model due to the smaller sanction of the screen above, than at Samsung D800 (hardware analogue). On speed of work it is necessary to recognize model serednyachkom: it(she) has no problems, but also the sprinter is not.

Impressions

On quality of communication(connection) the model has no censures, it is typical for modern phones. The sound in dynamics(changes) pure(clean), is not present extraneous noise. Loudness of 64-voice-frequency polyphony average, and here loudness of мр3-melodies is sufficient to hear the device on a bustling street. Vibrozvonok on force average.

Positioning of model on a narrow audience does(makes) its(his) cost above, than at similar Samsung E770. Cost of the device will make at least 450 dollars during the moment of an output(exit), and it(he) takes place in April of this year. The model represents a dark horse, at an aggressive advertising campaign it(she) can make the big success, and can and to become disappointment. At other equal the device is interesting to women for whom functionality is necessary, involves design of this decision. Direct competitors at such "female" decision at present are not present, the majority of products of other manufacturers have no cards(maps) of memory, is functional more poorly. It is chance of success for Samsung E870, whether it(he) uses it(him) is will show the near future.