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Old 08-18-08, 08:35 PM   #1
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Hi All,

I just joined the forum today, and thought to share my views on the latest touchscreen sensation from Samsung here in UK.

The phone is called 'Samsung Tocco' (touch in spanish). Main features are:

-> 2.8'' large touch sensitive display supporting 256K colors and 320 x 240 resolution
-> 5 Megapixel camera
-> 3G - HSDPA supporting upto 2.4 Mbps data transfers
-> Bluetooth

Believe me when I say this phone is just beautiful! The design is very elegant, the phone just perfectly fits my hand, and the touch screen is very responsive. The lag time is really microscopic, which makes the phone highly usable. Some say adding extra memory makes your phone lag, but I've put an 8GB micro sdhc card, and the phone just works superb.

The camera is probably one of the most advanced you can find in the mobile markets right now... (Not considering the 8 MP cam phone to be released by Sony). There are numerous features like auto focus, face detection, timer, multi shot, Panorama, Smile shot.. and the flash is alright for dim lights.. Mind you, i'm talking about a mobile phone here!!
Although the display does not show the picture well enough (some internal compression algorithm to display on phone), once you put the picture to your PC, you will appreciate the phone.

Internet browsing is so much better, thanks to 3G HSDPA. The data transfer is excellent, and page load time is comparitively a breeze. However, no WiFi means you cannot connect the phone to your ISP.

The video player works great. I used to convert all movies to my iPod Nano format. Used the same files, and the display comes to fullscreen! The music player is also beautiful, and loud enough for your neighbors to tap on your door at night The headphones provided are nearly as good as my iPod plugs, and these are fit-in-ear types, so reduce outside noise.

One major hitch I found was the difficulty in installing games! Similar to the latest Samsung phones, we can not just pull the jar or jad files to 'Other files' or 'Games' folder and click on the file to install. We 'have' to download it from web. I spent a lot to install a few games, and thats turned out no good, because of the pseudo keys comming on the bottom 5mm of the screen.
I guess I have to wait for some games to be released specifically for this phone now...

Overall, I am more than satisfied with this phone, though there is no WiFi and no GPS.

If you want an elegant, simple to use, stylish phone with an awesome camera for the occasional masterpieces on the go, then buy this phone!!

- Gaggy
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Old 08-19-08, 01:13 PM   #2
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you got some pics of this phone with you ??
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For a detailed review and pics, you can visit this site:
gsmarena.com/samsung_f480-review-236.php

Some pics:
myhphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/samsung-f480-2.jpg

Main Menu:
cnet.co.uk/i/c/blg/cat/mobiles/samsungwmc/main.jpg

Widget Screen:
mobil.se/ArticlePages/200802/13/20080213011956_MOB224/widgets_s.jpg

Specs:
hillos.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/samsung-f480-specs.JPG

Flap-back for protecting the screen:
i.testfreaks.co.uk/images/products/600x400/52/samsung-f480.537652.jpg

Sorry about not being able to embed the images, there is some forum rule allowing URL posting only after 15 or more posts...

You can also find some good reviews on Youtube. Just type F480 and search.

Cheers,
Gaggy

(PS: Attached is the sized-down version of the picture taken from the camera)
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Old 08-22-08, 11:25 PM   #4
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Default Where is Samsung F480 available in Bangalore, India?

I am really looking forward to buy this phone but cant get it in any retail store as of now. Can anyone please let me know where it is available so that I can buy it. Please do help. It is a bit urgent.
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Old 06-02-09, 05:54 PM   #5
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how's using this phone at sun light. info says that phone is not gud in sunlight. is it very bad ??
hows message(sms) typing on phone. is it bad or very bad (Coz i use sms typing very frequently)
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Default Re: Sunlight

Hey buddy,

Its not all that bad wid d sun out, but dats the case wid any phone now... I have seen the same problem with the iPhone as well...

Creating an SMS is a breeze for anyone used to the normal keypad typing, since the touch interface gives the normal SMS options rather than iPhone type QUERTY keyboard. Dunno about you, but I am VERY happy with dat.

I have used the phone for almost an year now, and should say again that I am more than satisfied with it. I have refined so much in my photography just because I have the option to click when I want, albeit a little steady hands
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For a detailed review and pics, you can visit this site:
gsmarena.com/samsung_f480-review-236.php


You can also find some good reviews on Youtube. Just type F480 and search.

Cheers,
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(PS: Attached is the sized-down version of the picture taken from the camera)

are you sure this one is your pic??
cause i dont see samsung/ur model no. written over there..
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I just picked up this phone Tuesday (3rd Nov 2009).

I like it a lot in how it responds so quick to every touch. In direct sunlight I have no problems.

***Has anyone found a way to turn off the musical input with every button pushed please?

The only way I can do it so far, is by turning down the volume, BUT then I forget to turn it back up when I'm finished.
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Old 11-05-09, 02:53 AM   #9
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This phone (SGH-480) is great is a lot of aspects...Even in bright sun the screen is still easy to read.

Has anyone figured out how to make the key entries silent?....I see no mention of this even in the manual.
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