Upside
Samsung has added three multimedia buttons to control MP3 playback to the front of the E720, directly beneath the external display. Pressing play on the E720 instantly starts a song through the headphones (if attached) or the E720's loudspeaker. The external OLED screen shows the equaliser during playback, which swaps to the main display when the phone is flipped opened.
The resolution of the camera has increased from the E700's VGA (640 x 480 pixels) limit up to one megapixel.
A notable omission from the E700 was Bluetooth. Thankfully, Samsung has realised the demand for the wireless technology, which allows cable-free connection to a PC and support for Bluetooth headsets, and added it to the device.
Unlike the dual-band E700, the E720 is a tri-band handset, which will make it more appealing to travellers.
Downside
Even though the internal memory has been bumped up to 90MB, the E720 doesn't support any expansion cards. With this limiting factor, the handset will only be able to store around 25 MP3 songs at an average compression level.
Outlook
Although the E720 looks almost identical to its predecessor, Samsung has added many features that are shaping up to be standard additions this year, such as megapixel cameras and MP3 support.
The Korean-based manufacturer hopes to release the E720 in Australia around May or June this year. At this early stage, a recommended retail price could not be confirmed. If it is any indication, the E700 retailed for $899 when it was released in the Q4, 2003.
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adrian
03/07/2008, 09:39 PM
rating
10/10
After nearly three years its time to say goodbye to this and hello to iPhone
Pros: I will miss: small, stylish design; outer clock, great build quality, still handy one megapixel camera, large video recording size
Cons: I wont miss: Battery doesnt last 5 mins anymore, no external memory card slot, small internal screen (even though outer i quite large), keypad is so bad now... cant type a message properly anymore
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ArmyAnt
02/05/2008, 11:06 AM
rating
10/10
Iv had this phone for 3years now and only after cracking the screen and loss of function of some of the lower buttons am i able to give it up. This has been the best phone iv ever had and recommend it to anyone looking for a small and sexy phone
Pros: everything
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Jamm
08/12/2007, 12:09 PM
rating
10/10
Hey i got this phone and i love it, but recently the screen has become brighter and lost its colour. is this common with E720's?
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Caboose_Has_Samsung
27/10/2007, 07:17 PM
rating
9/10
Ive had this phone for a while and its great good memory compared to some phones released at the same time ive dropped alot still works fine!
Pros: Good Camera,Good Video,Big Internal Memory,Plays Mp3's and u can set short .3gp's as wallpaper
Cons: No memory slot,Cant change msg tone,Cant transfer games
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Shadowace
07/08/2007, 01:21 AM
rating
9/10
Great phone, had it for 2 years now, never had any issues, hardware wise. Dropped numerous times on hard surfaces and still in one piece. But it has come to its age. Non the less it's the best phone I have had over the years.
Pros: Tough, unbreakable body. All the main features included, mp3 blue-tooth, etc. GREAT camera.
Cons: Can't change message tone. No memory card slot. Ring tone isn't loud enough. Poor battery life.
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seany
09/07/2007, 09:32 PM
rating
10/10
This phone has served its purpose so well. I am looking at upgrading but don't know what to get. This phone is still great
Pros: Cool, small design
Cons: No memory card, small internal screen
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stevee
06/07/2007, 05:27 PM
rating
9/10
The best phone that i have ever had
Pros: Camera, internal memory, small design, music keys on front of flip
Cons: Memory expansion slot, call quality can be mediocre at times
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David
29/06/2007, 05:39 PM
rating
10/10
I've has this phone for nearly two years now and it's still an amazing phone!
Pros: Camera still in line with some new mid-range phones, Great 262K Screen, large external screen, small and compact design
Cons: No memory card slot
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Winston
30/05/2007, 02:12 PM
rating
9/10
Lots of features in such a compact, well designed phone. Lack of speaker phone and expandable memory a shame. Good pictures, good video (and much larger video picture size than majority of other phones available even now). Occasional problem of phone dropping off network while still showing signal.
Cons:
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555
19/05/2007, 06:30 PM
rating
10/10
This is seriously one of the best phones ever! So stylish that Samsung are releasing a new model very similar to this called the Samsung M300!
Pros: Great looks, small design, large internal memory, great user interface
Cons: Call quality is bad sometimes
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