Samsung SGH I780 Expert Reviews

Samsung's SGH-i780 is unusual for a few reasons. It is a Windows Mobile 6 Professional device with a 320x320 pixel touchscreen that sports the BlackBerry style form factor, and it uses an optical mouse for navigation. Jin tests it out in this review.

Several Windows Mobile handheld devices have been making an impact recently, and Samsung has definitely managed to tap on this trend with the new Samsung i780. Join us as we reveal the capabilities and performance of Samsung's latest Windows Mobile device...

Samsung i780 is one of the few recent models of the manufacturer, running on the Professional edition of the Windows Mobile 6 Operating System. It has touch display and QWERTY, but is slim ......

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The i780 is Samsung's latest attempt to loosen BlackBerry's grip on the smart phone market. The handset sports a mini-touchpad instead of a typical D-pad and also boasts HSDPA for high-speed browsing. With impressive battery life, can it take a top spot?

Good connectivity; great mini-touchpad; good keyboard

Non-standard power connector; below-par camera; big and bulky

We like the i780's mini-trackpad and keyboard, but we're not so keen on its bulky dimensions and we still find Windows Mobile 6 quite awkward to use. If you're a Windows Mobile fan, it's worth a look, but we doubt it'll win over many Blackberry users

Windows Mobile device with clever touchpad

This isn't the smallest Windows Mobile smartphone around, but it has plenty of features including HSDPA and Wi-Fi. Those interested in mobile e-mail might find it handy, and that trackpad is surprisingly good.

With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications

Tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPDA connectivity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Good mini-QWERTY keyboard, Two batteries and separate charger

Relatively bulky, 2.5in. display

With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications.

Tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPDA connectivity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Good mini-QWERTY keyboard, Two batteries and separate charger

Relatively bulky, 2.5in. display

With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications...

With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications

Tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPDA connectivity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Good mini-QWERTY keyboard, Two batteries and separate charger

Relatively bulky, 2.5in. display

With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications.

Samsung's SGH-i780 mounts a challenge to the classic BlackBerry design and Jon finds out if it's a successful one.

The Orange Samsung i780 is a bit of a mish mash. It certainly has potential: I liked the track button control, and the keyboard is pretty responsive too. The touchscreen and high speed data adds an extra dimension over the BlackBerry 8800 series, and coup...

The Samsung i780 has been created with the demands of the modern business user in mind. An understated design [...]

The Samsung i780 mobile communications device measures 115.9 x 61.3 x 12.9 mm; it weighs 120 g.