Samsung i450 Images  Editors' choice

By Joseph Hanlon on 02/05/2008

More Samsung reviews , RRP: AU$599.00

The good:

  • Bang & Olufsen audio hardware
  • Nokia S60 operating platform
  • Funky music player interface
  • HSDPA data transfer speeds
  • Bundled 1GB MicroSD memory card

The bad:

  • Touch wheel is a bit tricky to use
  • No Wi-Fi
  • It's not the sexiest handset around

The bottomline:

If Samsung keep producing music phones like the i450, with Bang & Olufsen audio hardware, then Sony Ericsson's dominance of music-focused mobiles may come to an abrupt halt.

Editors' rating:

8.6/10

Users' rating:

8.3/10
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