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Samsung SGH F500

Samsung SGH F500
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alaScore 82

118 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Samsung SGH F500. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the durability and size are generally positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed views about the battery and screen. Many are critical about the GPS navigation and reliability.

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design, connectivity, reliability, GPS navigation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung SGH F500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung SGH F500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Samsung SGH F500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. There are some less positive views about the price.

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Apr, 2024

Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Samsung SGH-F500 Review

 

The Ultra video can really catch the eye by its dual face design, as well as by the rotating lower part. It is indeed a terrific concept for this type of device and serving perfectly the goal of making impression, but we regret to say that its...

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : CHONG JINN XIUNG (mobile88.com)

Samsung SGH F500

 

The Samsung Ultra Video SGH-F500 is the ultimate personal multimedia device. It is the first phone to support the DivX codec, allowing users to view a large array of video content including MPEG-4, H.264, WMV and AVI files. It also has a PMP function...

Good music and video playback; long battery life

Screen still too small; text still difficult to read on the phone; weak camera; uses proprietary headphones

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

The F500 is a great example of a device that promises so much, yet ultimately fails to deliver. It's a nice idea, but in an already overpopulated mobile market, the F500 has too many flaws to make an impact.

DivX support, included DivX converter software, great multimedia display, case doubles as a back-up battery

Design, implementation and cross-over between phone and multimedia functions, expensive, steep learning curve, no 3.5mm headphone jack, battery not removable

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Tom Morgan (expertreviews.co.uk)

Samsung F500 Power Pet Easy review

 

More technology than almost every other vacuum cleaner, but it still copes with the basics

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Ella Morton (cnet.com.au)

Samsung F500

 

Run your eyes down the specs list for the tri-band, HSDPA F500 and you'll probably think it sounds like a top-notch device. So did we, until we got the chance to use one.

DivX files look great and software is easy to use ; Comes with a backup battery and TV-Out cable

Too expensive ; Phone screen is too small ; Media player interface is not intuitive ; Daggy look

Reviewer's note: You'll notice that our Samsung F500 video reflects a more complimentary view of the phone. This was our first look at the device, before we had a chance to use it daily for two weeks. Now that it's been a fortnight, this is our final...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide_com_au)

Samsung F500

 

DivX support, included DivX converter software, great multimedia display, case doubles as a back-up battery

Design, implementation and cross-over between phone and multimedia functions, expensive, steep learning curve, no 3.5mm headphone jack, battery not removable

The F500 is a great example of a device that promises so much, yet ultimately fails to deliver. It's a nice idea, but in an already overpopulated mobile market, the F500 has too many flaws to make an impact.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Oleg Kononosov (mobile-review.com)

Samsung F500

 

Of all major makers, Samsung is the first that has tried to cooperate with DivX, and the handset in question is only the first go, which is likely to be followed by more solutions. It is unclear whether other manufacturers will follow in the footstep...

Samsung has already made it a rule to include Picsel Viewer into its phones – this app allows the user to view MS Office documents and PDF only, no editing. Also, with this viewer you can zoom in/out and rotate documents. An important notice – unlike...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Your Mobile Phone Reviews UK (yourmobilephonereviews)

Samsung F500 3G Phone

 

The F500 Ultra Video 3G mobile phone has been designed by Samsung with entertainment in mind. The handset has a unique & stylish design which allows the user to use the double sided controls to suit their operating needs. The reversible controls can be...

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

The Multi Function Two Face Samsung SGH-F500

 

Not merely simply mere nonsense. Samsung SGH-F500 is equipped by divx codec (xvid). So that enable us to play the file of AVI and MPEG4 file xvid extension. Video divx format, in all resolution can be played here. Of course with existence of resizing...

Rich of multimedia feature

Expensive

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

bring smaller video with DivX

 

Samsung SGH F500 is the first mobile phone using the DivX, a video compression format that can be of high quality video to optimize the storage ¼ times smaller than the format video / film normal. In addition, the Samsung SGH F500 also has a rotating...

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