Samsung SGH-x427m Portable Digital Telephone

Switching cell phone providers allows consumers the opportunity to purchase [or get for free after rebates] a new phone periodically. I recently made the switch and was given the usual list of phones to choose from. Being the thrifty guy that I am, I chose the one that had the least cost to me once rebates were factored in. No, I did not get the plain jane freebie model, rather I snagged Samsung's SGH-x427m phone. Let's take a look at this unit and see how it stacks up.

When I showed the Samsung phone to a friend, he asked me if it was a camera phone. Nope. However, it does have multi media messaging capabilities unlike its companion model the SGH-x427. The phone's main features include 40 ring tones, a calendar, a 500 name phone book, a to-do list, a memo pad, and a wireless Web browser. Most cell phones boast a speakerphone, which the Samsung curiously does not have. The screen is bright and colorful and the buttons are easy to access.

The SGH-x427m weighs a paltry 2 1/2 ounces. It is a flip phone housed in a tiny, but attractive gray case. This particular model was made for Cingular, a similar model was made for AT&T, and the cost of the phone retails for around $100-120. With rebates your outlay should be minimal if not free. Of course, that means signing up for the two year plan with Cingular.

Reception has been good with few dropped calls. I haven't experienced much static, but then again all my calls have been in the vicinity of a metropolitan area.

For the features that this phone offers, the price, the cell phone plan and for battery life -- which is good -- I give this phone a 3-star rating. It isn't the plain jane freebie model, nor is it the top of the line can-do-everything model. Consumers interested in something better will want to shop elsewhere.

When Matt isn't doing product reviews he runs the Aviation Employment Board at http://www.aviationemploymentboard.com and the Corporate Flight Attendant Community at http://www.corporateflyer.net and http://www.cabinmanagers.com

Camera Phones - Are They The Real Deal?

It's no surprise If you've become interested in the new... Read More

Spider-man 3 on Your Cellphone Anyone?

The titanic developments in new technology have radically changed the... Read More

Overview of Cellular Phone Carriers

How many times have you heard of people spending hundreds... Read More

Knowing the difference between Cell Phones and Cell Phone Plans Will Save You Time and Money

Many people go looking for cell phones without too much... Read More

The Importance Of Cell Phones In Modern Society

Cell phones have become a necessity for many people throughout... Read More

Motorola Cellular Phone

Motorola cellular phone ? description.Motorola has a great selection of... Read More

Buying A Cell Phone ? Making Smart Choices

Whether you're buying your first cell phone, upgrading to a... Read More

An Introduction to Text Messaging

Why Text?Text messaging is a quick way to stay in... Read More

Cellular Phone Plan

Choosing a cellular phone plan for all your needs.Cellular phone... Read More

Are Cellular Phones Just a Fashion Accessory?

Cellular phones are used by millions of people in the... Read More

The Cell Phone Store

Effectively everybody wants the hottest and best cheap cell phones... Read More

The Different Cell Phone Accessories Available

Where do I start? Always start with the essentials. If... Read More

Ringtones Explained - Monophonic, Polyphonic, or Whatever Phonic Rings Your Bell

Downloadable Ring tones - The Latest TrendWhat can you say... Read More

International Calling Made Simpler And Cheaper

When people make international calls from their cell phones or... Read More

SMS Daycare & Gaming

Using the Physical World as a Game Board. ... Read More

What is SMS?

What is SMS?SMS, also known as short messaging service, is... Read More

SMS 101 - Short Message Service Explained

Short Message Service (SMS) is a quick and simple way... Read More

Call Mexico at Rates as Amazing as the Murals

It's a country that speaks through its numerous murals and... Read More

Camera Cell Phones -- More Uses Than You Could Have Imagined

I was shopping in the large superstore with my five-year-old... Read More

Cell Phones Safety - Are They a Risk ?

Cell phones are everywhere and I believe they are here... Read More

Finding Long Distance

When a person moves, they need to hook up utilities.... Read More

Why Mobile SMS/Text Messaging?

What is Mobile SMS/ Test Messaging?Mobile text Messaging, or Short... Read More

Instant Messaging through Mobile Phones

Instant Messengers are very popular on PCs, with the advancement... Read More

Cellular Phone Contract Tips

Choosing a cellular phone contract and choosing a cell phone... Read More

3G Technology

A 'third generation' wireless communications technology having evolved from first... Read More