9 Mar 2009
Specifically designed for active and outdoor lifestyles, the Samsung B2700 Bound is a candybar mobile phone. It is clad in a black casing that is made of toughed plastic and comes with a protective sealing which resists the harmful effects of dust and water. The handset is pocketable with its dimensions of 115 x 52 x 18 millimetres and total weight of 115 grams.

The Samsung B2700 Bound offers a modest display screen that measures 48.26 millimetres, and showcases photos and images in 262,000 colours over a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. As a 3G mobile phone, the handset offers users with a wide array of features. Its covered frequencies include GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM1900. Above its display screen, the mobile phone's secondary, front-facing camera can be found, which is principally for video calling purposes.

The handset supports Internet connectivity through its built-in WAP 2.0 Internet browser. It is also supported by RSS reader application that allows viewing of Web site updates. Besides allowing SMS or text and MMS or multimedia services, the handset supports receiving and sending of emails with attachments. It is possible to transfer and share files with compatible devices such as laptops, personal computers and printers, through the handset's support for USB and wireless Bluetooth technology. The mobile phone is powered by GPRS and EDGE technologies, which ensure speedier Web-based downloads.

The Samsung B2700 Bound comes with a decent array of standard organiser features. These include a phone book that stores up to 1,000 entries, memo and tasks, a calculator, a calendar, a currency converter, a world clock, alarms, a timer, a stopwatch, a vibrating alert option and a document viewer. As the mobile phone's main highlights, it is packed with outdoorsy features, including a compass, an altimeter, a flashlight and a pedometer, to the delight of outdoor-loving users.

While being tremendously business-oriented and resilient, the Samsung B2700 Bound is not all work. It spells out fun and entertainment by allowing users to shoot photos instantly using the 2-Megapixel camera. The integrated camera works over a resolution of 176 x 144 pixels and is complete with 3x digital zoom.

Tweaking the photo outputs to capture desired effects is possible through the settings adjustments that the built-in camera offers, including colour effects, white balance and multi-shot options. The camera also doubles as a video recorder, allowing users to record moving footages. Users will find the camera easy to operate with a dedicated button found on the side of the handset.

Another part of the entertainment facet of the handset pleases music-loving users. It comes with a built-in music player that supports the file formats of MP3, AAC+, AAC and WMA. Users can download songs speedily from the Internet, and include them in the playlist. For quality private listening experience, users may opt to utilise the Samsung earphones supplied with the start-up kit. A bonus feature of the handset is an integrated FM radio for users who prefer to listen to music from their favourite radio stations. Moreover, the mobile phone is pre-installed with various games for its users to enjoy.

The mobile phone allows users to store images, videos and contacts in its onboard user memory of 26 Megabytes. This storage capacity, however, may be expanded to up to 8 Gigabytes using a MicroSD memory card. The battery life of the handset lasts for up to 480 hours in standby time or an equivalent of roughly 640 minutes of talk time.

Some users have commented that the Samsung B2700 Bound does not supply the full Internet connectivity with its features. They point out that the handset lacks Wi-Fi technology support and comes with a typical Web browser. The mobile phone has also has gained criticism from some users for average design and business- or entertainment-focused functionalities, specifically referring to its camera and music player.

On the flip side, however, the Samsung B2700 Bound is preferred by users who enjoy exploring the outdoors, because of its robust appeal and resistance to harmful weather conditions. Moreover, the handset has gained the admiration of some users because it suits the active lifestyle of individuals, and copes well for various purposes at work, at rest or during hard play, while keeping users entertained.

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