Samsung i300 3GB hard drive now on o2

seaniboy

http://shop.o2.co.uk/student/o2uk/jsp/handset/AddHandset.do

kai666

is it any good?

Nomee

I bought it and got sim free one... so it was £399.99 from The Link... There are certain things that are not so good in it and some features are there that are worth lookin at.

Good Things
1: it has windows mobile 2003 SE.
2: It has 3GB hard disk and expension slot for transflash
3: You can install mpeg player and play mpeg movies on it too.
4: Got Bluetooth and Infrared both plus USB cable comes which can be used for both connectivity and charging. A PC cradle alos comes in pack.
5: ActiveSync 4 works perfectly with USB connecion
6: When you install new programs it shows you memory and let you select place where to install it.
7: Allow you to record voice notes and is ready to go to voice notes with one click.

Bad Things (that I have noticed)
1: Its missing radio
2: Programs keep running in background and you have to go to program manager to check which are running and close them.
3: Ringtones and themes are not easy customizable (for normal users)
4: Bluetooth Synchrozation is hard to handle and I am still unable to transfer files through bluetooth even after searching for solutions using com ports.
5: Battery makes it heavy while it comes with an extra battery which is even more heavier.
6: The loading and shutdown time is about 10 seconds with sound which I think should have an alternative to fast switch on and off.
7: Can be used as a USB hard disk but speed is slow and makes small noise while using the HDD.
8: Camera is 1.3Megapixel only and digital zoom of 3x which is compromise on quality only.

My review is solely based on my own use and I am looking for an alternative from SonyEricsson as I love SE. I am looking for something more useful in sense or organization and ease of use as a phone/512MB drive or more/bluetooth remote/multimedia player/camera/voicenotes.

Any suggestions are welcome.