Samsung GT-S3310

Phone Samsung GT-S3310 belongs to the category of modern low-cost devices. At a moderate price, the GT-S3310 contains an almost complete "gentleman's set" of additional functions, without which many no longer imagine a modern mobile terminal.

The phone is made in a monoblock form factor. The main material is plastic, but the frame of the phone is made of metal, which improved both the appearance and the strength of the device (however, it is worth remembering that formally the GT-S3310 is not shock-resistant). The back cover is trimmed with plastic, textured under the skin. This makes it easier to hold the device in your hand, especially in the hot season.

The keyboard is quite standard, except for numeric and symbolic keys, it includes a five-way joystick, two function keys, and answer and reset keys. On the left side of the case there are additional volume buttons and a slot for a memory card (supported by microSD (TransFlash), microSDHC up to 8 GB). On the right is a universal connector, a camera control button and a slot for a loop handle.

It should be noted that regarding the universal connector, the GT-S3310 continues the established practice of Samsung — and charging the phone, connecting a headset or a data cable is done through one connector. Thus, charging the phone and, say, listening to music at the same time will not work. For the same reason, a regular USB-microUSB adapter will not work to connect the phone to a PC — you need a “native” data cable from Samsung, which, by the way, is not included in the package. Also in the reviews you can find complaints about the "loosening" of the connector due to frequent use.

GT-S3310 works only in the GSM standard, 3G-communication support is not provided. The set of messages is standard: SMS, MMS, e-mail, the same applies to data services — WAP, GPRS, EDGE. There is an HTML browser and Java support.

The phone's 2.2-inch screen provides a fairly clear and contrasty image, visible even in bright sunlight. The display is prone to colour distortions, but they are only visible when you turn the phone to the left or right — moving up and down has almost no effect on image quality.

Speaking of visual design, it is also worth noting that the phone supports flash-animation (SWF files), which allows not only using ready-made visual themes, but also creating your own.

The phone book provides recording contacts both in the SIM card memory and in the phone memory. At the same time, advanced functions such as adding a subscriber to a group or setting a separate melody are available only for contacts entered in the phone's memory. The phone allows the creation of restricted caller groups and a black list.

The device is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera and a 2x digital zoom. The camera does not have a flash and autofocus, but it also allows you to shoot video up to 320 by 240 pixels in 3GP and MP4 formats.

From multimedia applications, the GT-S3310 has an audio player that supports MP3 and AAC formats (the same audio files can be used as ringtones) and an FM radio receiver that allows you to directly record radio programs from the air.

Two "extreme" functions, available to users of the device along with a standard calculator, organizer, etc. deserve special mention. These are "Emergency Message" and "Fake Call". The first allows you to send a message about an emergency to a pre-selected subscriber by pressing one button. The second is designed to get out of uncomfortable or dangerous situations by simulating a phone call that supposedly needs to be answered.

The GT-S3310 is available in two colour options — black and red (the latter is quite rare). Data cable and CD with software are not included in the package.