The T401g  has drawn a lot of interest from prepaid users, as it was the first Net10 model to offer a QWERTY keyboard.   The phone also offers an mp3 player, a 1.3 megapix camera, and also  first time on a Net10 phone, a camcorder.

The phone  includes a slide-out keyboard, which I really like. It  has three rows of keys, with a little space between each of them.  

What I like about the screen is that it rotates when you open the slider, so the screen is positioned correctly for use with the QWERTY keyboard. 

Now let’s take look around the rest of the Samsung T401g. On the left side you’ll see the rocker switch to adjust the volume, either for call volume if you’re in the middle of a call, or for ringtone volume if you’re not connected.

A little lower on the left side is the microSD card slot. You can use these cards to store mp3s, pictures, and videos. I’ve heard of people using up to 16gb cards in this phone, and it also seems that MicroSDHC cards work too.

At the top of the right side is the connector that is used for the charger, headset, and USB cable. This is something I didn’t like. Since the connector here is something that is found only on Samsung phones, you’ll have to either buy an adapter or buy a special headset if you want to listen to music or make voice calls using a wired headset. I was able to find an adapter for $6 on Amazon, but it really bothers me when manufacturers do something like this.

Moving on now down the right side, you’ll find the camera shortcut key. It doesn’t do anything when the phone is locked. If the phone is unlocked, it loads the camera function.

And just to give you a quick look at the camcorder, click on menu and select camcorder, then press either the center key on the directional pad, or the camera shortcut key to begin recording. Press it again to stop recording, and then you’ll be able to replay your video or even send it in an MMS message.

The video recorded with this device is not the highest quality. It looks a little grainy even on the screen of the phone, and a little worse on a bigger screen. You won’t want to do any serious video with this recorder, but it is fun to have available.

One more thing I wanted to discuss – the mp3 player is nicer than the Motorola EM326g. It actually doesn’t sound too bad through the built-in speaker, which surprised me. But if you’re listening for any extended period of time, you’ll definitely want to use headphones. And bluetooth is also an option, if you have a stereo bluetooth headset.

Well, there’s a quick overview of the Samsung T401g. To sum it up, I’m having fun with this model. It’s a little bigger than what I’m used to, but I guess that’s necessary to accommodate the keyboard, camcorder, and mp3 player. Battery life and reception are very good, and the screen is big and bright. It doesn’t sound quite as clear for voice calls as the EM326g, but it’s still pretty good. All in all, I like it. I would give it 4 stars out of 5.

It’s currently selling for $80, but you can currently, as of this writing, get it for $72 using a few discount codes. To find the current discount codes, check out the links in the resource box at the en of this article. I’ll keep those pages updated with info about where to buy it, including news about sales and discounts, and you’ll also find links to my detailed reviews and photos of this model.

Check out the detailed 3-Part Samsung T401g Review.

The Samsung SCH-U550 is 3G capable. That is a plus, for sure. At 3.77 x 1.95 x 0.64 inches and weighing in at 3.35 ounces, it is definitely portable. It even offers stereo Bluetooth. That said, it does not look the part. The design is generic at best. The controls are clumsily done. It does not look the part of a capable phone.

Not that the performance makes up for it either. The call quality is insufferable and reviews have been mixed as well in terms of the feature set, especially in the multimedia part. The photo quality, for starters, is a disappointment. So, the Samsung SCH-U550 is a dour letdown as well.

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Samsung SCH-U550, 3G, stereo Bluetooth

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However, once you may get past the scathing reviews of it being somewhat bearing the template look of the manufacturer, it may become a favorite of yours. This thin, slider phone is 4.01 by 2.04 by 0.5 inches in measurement and weighs at 2.75 ounces. The display, on the other hand, measures at 2.1 inches, has a 262,000 color display and at 176 x 220 pixels.

Its feature set has been described as decent and that is quite an apt description. There’s stereo Bluetooth, USB mass storage, GPS support, speakerphone, a calendar, a scheduler, a voice recorder, an alarm clock, a memo pad, e-mail, instant messaging and PC syncing.

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Samsung SPH-M520, Bluetooth, USB, GPS

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Among the many features of the Samsung U550 are Bluetooth, camcorder, 1.3 megapixel camera with Night Shot and a lot more. See, this is one clamshell phone that has a lot of capabilities to choose from. What’s more, it is quite affordable, given the set of features.

Notable also from this clamshell phone are instant messaging features, Hearing Aid compatibility, VZ navigator and a whole lot more. So, who said that similarly designed phones are passe?

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The Samsung M520 is a another that boasts of multitasking capabilities that most phones are now incorporating lately. See, customers can now play music in background mode for example while also using the phone for a variety of reasons such as text messaging, playing games or even when surfing the world wide web.

Other features of the Samsung M520 include stereo Bluetooth with audio caller ID and a microSD slot. Truly, Samsung is raising the ante with this slider phone. The competiton is definitely getting fiercer.

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Samsung M520, stereo Bluetooth, microSD

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This smartphone is quite slim too. With its dimensions of 4.6 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches, it is a slimmer phone already compared to some of its competitors. The 2.3 inch screen has a 65,000 color support with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The QWERTY keyboard is obviously in use here, being a smartphone, geniuses.

The Samsung Ace SPH-i325 also features Bluetooth, EV-DO and a 1.3 megapixel camera. However, if you are looking for such features like Wi-Fi and 3G, better look somewhere else.

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Samsung Ace SPH-i325, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi-3G, EV-DO, Windows Mobile 6

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The Samsung SGH-G800 is that phone. Before you assume it is sexy, it is a stout unit. It has plenty of other features as well. There is a music and video player, an FM radio, stereo Bluetooth and support for 3.5G HSDPA networks. These features are mighty fine as well, if you are concerned with such matters. Missing though is Wi-Fi and other high-end features that you would want to find in such price range.

The call quality is quite good as well, so there is no need to worry that this phone is all about the 5 megapixels. It is just that, the Samsung SGH-G800 could have been a lot more than what it ended up becoming. Therefore, it comes up short of raising the bar to another notch.

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The SGH-T819′s main display is measured at around two inches and supports 262,000 colors. The whole unit has dimensions of 3.96Â x 2.03 x 0.55 inches and checks in at 3.46 ounces. The navigation is quite easy to use. The keypad is comfortable enough for use. The feature set is quite satisfactory as well.

However, the phone’s call quality was quite a horrendous experience. The photos you wouldtake do not fare well too. While the SGH-T819 is not too bad of a phone, tehre are better options out there in the market that would clearly win over this phone.

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Motorola Rokr E8 - the Rokr E8 not only continues the Motorola craze of subtracting vowels from their products, it also features some technological innovations that the manufacturer has long been advocating in every release. Check this out: Press the music icon, and the phone keypad vanishes, replaced by traditional MP3-player control keys. Turn it off, and it goes dark except for the scroll wheel. It also comes with Song ID music-identification application and a built-in FM radio.

Giorgio Armani-Samsung - now Samsung has entered the fray of making a fashion statement out of cell phones. They have collaborated with renowned designer Giorgio Armani to come up with this. It has a touch screen, music player and a built-in 3-megapixel camera.

Samsung Seranata - teaming up this time with audiophiles from Bang & Olufsen, this phone is a music player and more. It supports HSDPA, GSM, and EDGE data networks.

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Well, the Katalyst is able to make calls via Wi-Fi and can automatically switch between GSM cellular airwaves and preconfigured wireless networks. Moreover, the Katalyst has a 1.3-megapixel camera, a music player, Bluetooth, and quad-band support. Therefore, it is good for a mid-tier phone.

The phone call quality is decent enough. However, it does have flaws, specifically in the design. The keypad, in particular has received lots of complaints for being a bit too slippery and coming out flat. The built-in memory also leaves a lot of room for major improvements. Still, the Samsung Katalyst stands a huge chance in becoming a great phone for a lot of consumers out there.

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