(I am an AUSTRALIAN reviewer so some information will be a little different if you are an Eurasian or North American reader operating your phone at your countries.)
First and foremost this is a BASIC phone. It is geared to people that primarily uses their cell phone for short messagging (SMS) or calling. However, this phone comes with a quality FM Radio and WAP. WAP is like phone internet, it allows you to check the weather and read the latest news. WHO IS THIS PHONE SUITABLE FOR? If you are a high school student or generally someone that wants a no frill phone on the basis of basic level comunication. You have to give SAMSUNG full points for delivering a highly pleasant looking cell phone.
POSITIVES:::::
Aesththically pleasant. Not the slimmest phone around but indeed quite slim.Its figure will indeed attract attention. Be prepared to be asked- Can I have a look at your phone please?
Budget: While it is locked to a Prepaid service (OPTUS)this phone cost only $79 Australian dollars.
Easy to use key pad: I am a SPEED TYPER when comes to SMS so in my case I am able to type with ease and at my usual speed. The key pad materials are of reasonable quality.
Easy to use FORMAT: Motorola F3 only lasted two hours with me before I find a bin and discarded it. It is NOT a user friendly phone. C170 is poles apart. Easier to use like Nokia. All you have to do is to scroll down to the requeted menu for your needs.
Easy to READ and WRITE? Absolutely a pleasure. Words appeared to be reasonably large and numbers appeared in multi colours. Worthwhile meantioning is that numbers apears LARGE.
Sounds and Chimes: Basic but I like it. I promise you WILL not hide and cringe from embarrasement if someone happens to call you in a crowd! Polyphonic tones. Ring and message tones are loud and clear. RADIO is of good quality however there is no loudspeaker so you will have to use a earpiece.
Acceptable screen resolution- NOT overly pixellised but it's clear.
NEGATIVES:::::
Wallpaper leaves little to be desired for. NO MMS capability. (could be carrier dependent) No Shortcut button. Everything is done via the long and proper way!
OVERALL IMPRESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a guy that is well verse with cell phone trends and technology. I own a NOKIA E50 and a Sony K750i so for me to invest in a BASIC phone like the SAMSUNG C170 is a long shout but HONESTLY I did not regret it one bit. In FACT for a $79 Pre paid phone comes with a currency converter, I am blown over. So on the scale of everything I give it 10/10 (1= Find the BIN and 10= Made in HEAVEN) People might disagree with my generosity but bear in mind this is a CHEAP and BASIC phone so judge fairly and accordingly.
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First and foremost this is a BASIC phone. It is geared to people that primarily uses their cell phone for short messagging (SMS) or calling. However, this phone comes with a quality FM Radio and WAP. WAP is like phone internet, it allows you to check the weather and read the latest news. WHO IS THIS PHONE SUITABLE FOR? If you are a high school student or generally someone that wants a no frill phone on the basis of basic level comunication. You have to give SAMSUNG full points for delivering a highly pleasant looking cell phone.
POSITIVES:::::
Aesththically pleasant. Not the slimmest phone around but indeed quite slim.Its figure will indeed attract attention. Be prepared to be asked- Can I have a look at your phone please?
Budget: While it is locked to a Prepaid service (OPTUS)this phone cost only $79 Australian dollars.
Easy to use key pad: I am a SPEED TYPER when comes to SMS so in my case I am able to type with ease and at my usual speed. The key pad materials are of reasonable quality.
Easy to use FORMAT: Motorola F3 only lasted two hours with me before I find a bin and discarded it. It is NOT a user friendly phone. C170 is poles apart. Easier to use like Nokia. All you have to do is to scroll down to the requeted menu for your needs.
Easy to READ and WRITE? Absolutely a pleasure. Words appeared to be reasonably large and numbers appeared in multi colours. Worthwhile meantioning is that numbers apears LARGE.
Sounds and Chimes: Basic but I like it. I promise you WILL not hide and cringe from embarrasement if someone happens to call you in a crowd! Polyphonic tones. Ring and message tones are loud and clear. RADIO is of good quality however there is no loudspeaker so you will have to use a earpiece.
Acceptable screen resolution- NOT overly pixellised but it's clear.
NEGATIVES:::::
Wallpaper leaves little to be desired for.
NO MMS capability. (could be carrier dependent)
No Shortcut button. Everything is done via the long and proper way!
OVERALL IMPRESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a guy that is well verse with cell phone trends and technology. I own a NOKIA E50 and a Sony K750i so for me to invest in a BASIC phone like the SAMSUNG C170 is a long shout but HONESTLY I did not regret it one bit. In FACT for a $79 Pre paid phone comes with a currency converter, I am blown over. So on the scale of everything I give it 10/10 (1= Find the BIN and 10= Made in HEAVEN) People might disagree with my generosity but bear in mind this is a CHEAP and BASIC phone so judge fairly and accordingly.