Samsung Doubletime I857 Review

Online, January 12, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Samsung DoubleTime i857 has a very unusual design for a smart phone. It looks exactly like a feature phone, with a flip open design revealing another touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. An entry level smart phone, probably aimed at the younger crowd, comes at a budget price from AT&T. The phone measures 4.45 by 2.44 by 0.59, making it thick and compact. It also gives it a more durable feel especially compared to the razor thin phones. The two screens are both 3.2 inches with 320x480 pixel resolution and support 262,144 colors. While the colors may not appear as bright and smooth as other phones, the detail is nice and the text does appear crisp. They are both touch screens; the front screen can rotate both portrait and landscape and the inside screen is locked into landscape mode.

Flip open the phone and you'll find the 4 row QWERTY keyboard. The buttons are square and have a nice click when you press them, allowing you to type quickly and accurately. The hinge either sets at a 135 degree angle, giving you a laptop feel, or lays flat at 180 degrees. The keypad also has directional buttons and Android menu buttons, so it's easy to navigate without actually touching the screen if you don't want to. Inside the phone is a 600mHz Qualcomm processor and 256 MB of RAM. The DoubleTime also has Android Froyo. While these specs may not impress some, for someone just entering the smart phone market the phone has plenty of power for fairly basic usage. It also has a 3.2 megapixel camera, video capture, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, tethering, multimedia player and email capabilities.

We recommend protecting your Doubletime, keeping it running as well as it did when you opened the box. A classy leather case fits into any situation and keeps your phone protected from drops and bumps. Combine a case with a crystal clear screen protector and you'll keep your phone protected no matter what happens. The Samsung DoubleTime i857 Naztech Large Executive Class cases deliver the perfect combination of elegance and durability. The Naztech's superior design entertains a distinct air of professionalism and style and its imported high-quality material will protect the longevity of your mobile device. This Samsung DoubleTime i857 Brown Executive case features flexible elastic sides that can easily be adjusted for optimal convenience and its rotating clip is ideal for securing it in place. Executive in appearance and sturdy in composition, this gift from Naztech seeks excellence in every way.

We also recommend having a back-up power source and an external battery pack is one of the best options available. Small enough to carry around everywhere in your bag or purse, it holds a charge for an extended amount of time so you can pull it out when you need it and rest assured it will fully recharge your phone. Charge your Samsung DoubleTime i857 phone, or any Micro USB compatible phone. The Samsung DoubleTime i857 1900mAh Micro USB Back-up Battery Pack features LEDs for indicating charge and remaining battery life. With a simply push on the test button you will know the status of the charge remaining. The innovative and compact design is light weight, perfect for a pocket, purse, or briefcase. Now you have a solution for long flights, hikes, camping, or for anytime you don't have access to an AC outlet.
Special Features:
LED charge indicators
Push button control
Compatible with Micro USB chargers
Male Micro USB charging port
Lightweight
Compact for portability