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Verizon smartphone takes some getting used to
- Generously spaced keypad
- Good call quality
- Access to Verizon's high-speed EVDO data network
- Large touchscreen display
- Bulky
- Steep learning curve
- Less memory than some other smartphones
- Expensive
Many critics consider the Samsung SCH-i760 to be the best smartphone for Verizon subscribers. A large, vibrant touchscreen sets the 760's display apart from that of many rivals, while a full QWERTY keyboard is hidden beneath the traditional phone keyboard. The Samsung SCH-i760 also sports Bluetooth connectivity and integrated Wi-Fi. The 760's 400-MHz processor powers a Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system. Reviewers say that phone performance is generally good and the Samsung SCH-i760 is an especially good choice for business use. For those on tighter budgets, the Palm Centro (*est. $100 with a two-year service contract) offers solid performance and a decent feature lineup. In addition to Verizon, the phone is available to AT&T and Sprint subscribers.
The Samsung SCH-i760 doesn't get as much press as some rivals, but there are still a number of good reviews for this smartphone. Perhaps the best is CNET, where editors test the smartphone thoroughly and outline the results in a detailed but easy-to-read review. Laptop and PCMag.com also offer good standalone reviews for the SCH-i760, as does Brighthand.com. User reviews from Amazon.com aren't quite as reliable, but can highlight a few issues not always revealed in short-term expert testing.
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1. CNET
CNET tests the Samsung SCH-i760 in this very complete report and recommends it as especially well-suited for business use. However Bonnie Cha adds that it's not the lightest or most streamlined smartphone out there.
Review: Samsung SCH-i760 (Verizon Wireless) Review, Bonnie Cha, Dec. 13, 2007
This review of the Samsung SCH-i760 isn't as detailed as ones from some other sources, but author Michael A. Prospero offers a concise and easy-to-read overview of its features and performance. Prospero says that the Samsung SCH-i760 is "functional and easy to use, but its design could use a little work."
Review: Samsung SCH-i760, Michael A. Prospero, Nov. 26, 2007
3. PCMag.com
PCMag's review of the Samsung SCH-i760 is not particularly long, but hits all important points and includes the results of benchmark testing. The smartphone is highly rated for its call quality and processor speed.
Review: Samsung SCH-i760 Review, Sascha Segan, Oct. 24, 2007
4. Amazon.com
User reviews for the Samsung SCH-i760 are mixed here. Some love the phone, while others find significant shortfalls. While the quality of the reviews varies, some are long and well detailed, rivaling the efforts of professional reviewers.
Review: Samsung i760 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless), Contributors to Amazon.com
Reviewer Adama D. Brown provides a thorough description of the Samsung SCH-i760's performance and features in this well-detailed report. Though a rating is not provided, Brown is generally impressed.
Review: Samsung SCH-i760, Adama D. Brown, Nov. 19, 2007
