| Design | 4/5 |
| Display & Interface | 3.8/5 |
| Calling | 4.4/5 |
| Talk time | 3.5/5 |
| Messaging | 3.5/5 |
| Music | 3.6/5 |
| Video | 3/5 |
| Camera | 2.7/5 |
| Memory | 3/5 |
| Web browsing | 1.5/5 |
| Connectivity | 2.5/5 |
| Productivity | 0/5 |
| Scheduling | 2/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 0/5 |
| Navigation | 0/5 |
| Gaming | 2/5 |
| Mobile services | 3.5/5 |
| Accessories | 0/5 |
| Value | 4/5 |
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Pros:
Slick, design. Maybe a bit masculine, in a good way? Easy navigation buttons, improved menu design. |
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Cons:
Sluggish on the network. Flat keys bad for extended typing. No Gmail? |
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| The Samsung SGH-A737 doesn't score a lot of points in the multimedia department, but that doesn't mean it should be overlooked. Samsung has gone to some lengths to make the phone more usable, both by improving the menu design and the navigation buttons. We especially like the phone's design. We like the smooth, modern look and the wide center button. It's easy to underestimate how cramped navigation can be on some slim sliders, and we like that Samsung has eschewed touch controls for real buttons. So, if you're really into multimedia, you might want to look elsewhere, but for an everyday calling and light messaging phone, the A737 is a good choice. And for only $40 with a contract, it's not a bad deal, either. |
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