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Samsung i780

 

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  • User Score (44)
    8.1 8.1 from 44 reviewers
  • Expert Score (18)
    7.8 7.8 from 18 reviewers
  • Design (12)
    4.8 4.8 from 12 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    4.2 4.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (13)
    4.7 4.7 from 13 reviewers
  • Ease of use (13)
    4.5 4.5 from 13 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    4.1 4.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    5.5 5.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Battery performance (5)
    5.5 5.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Display (4)
    4.3 4.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Functionality (2)
    5.8 5.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Connectivity (2)
    5.9 5.9 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PhoneArena.com

    PhoneArena.com
    12 November 2011

    Samsung i780 is one of the few recent models of the manufacturer, running on the Professional edition of the Windows Mobile 6 Operating System. Read more

  2. GSM Arena

    GSM Arena
    4 March 2008

    Samsung i780 is a neat and stylish PocketPC, which offers friendly handling and compact design given its full QWERTY keyboard and large display. Read more

  3. mobility.com.ng

    mobility.com.ng
    12 November 2008

    The first time I came across info on the Samsung i780, I was instantly impressed. Here was a handy device with “everything” I could ask for in a phone: large display, QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen, 2.0 mega-pixel camera... Read more

  4. gadgetheaven.co.uk

    20 November 2011

    The Samsung i780 has been created with the demands of the modern business user in mind. An understated design with clean, elegant lines incorporates a 2.5” LCD display, full QUERTY keypad and a wealth of essential... Read more

  5. MobileBurn

    MobileBurn
    23 June 2008

    Samsung's SGH-i780 is unusual for a few reasons. It is a Windows Mobile 6 Professional device with a 320x320 pixel touchscreen that sports the BlackBerry style form factor, and it uses an optical mouse for navigation. Read more

  6. Preview Gadgets

    Preview Gadgets
    28 May 2008

    Bringing Samsung up to date on the recent smartphone improvements around the world, they are offering up the i550, i560, and i780 models to the UK market soon. Read more

  7. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    13 May 2008

    We like the i780's mini-trackpad and keyboard, but we're not so keen on its bulky dimensions and we still find Windows Mobile 6 quite awkward to use. Read more

    • Good connectivity, Great mini-touchpad, Good keyboard
    • Non-standard power connector, Below-par camera, Big and bulky

  8. ZDNet

    ZDNet
    7.5/10
    12 May 2008

    With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications. Read more

    • Tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPDA connectivity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Good mini-QWERTY keyboard, Two batteries and separate charger
    • Relatively bulky, 2.5in. display

  9. ZDNet

    ZDNet
    7.5/10
    6 May 2008

    With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications. Read more

    • Tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPDA connectivity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Good mini-QWERTY keyboard, Two batteries and separate charger
    • Relatively bulky, 2.5in. display

  10. Mobile Choice UK

    Mobile Choice UK
    8.0/10
    23 April 2008

    Samsung has included some good features here, but this is a relatively large device considering its small screen. Read more

    • The battery life is impressive.
    • The screen is a little small for information-intensive activities.

  • User Reviews

  1. Battery = dead

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: 87degrees, Ciao
    11 February 2009

    I started a new job last year and my manager got me kitted up with the tools I'd need to do my job - including a shiny new mobile phone . I needed a phone capable of receiving and sending emails. Read more

    • touch screen, screen size, email, voice quality, operating system
    • battery life, key size

  2. Your Mobilephone Review

    Your Mobilephone Review
    9.8/10
    Reviewer: Ika - Indonesia, Your Mobilephone Review
    16 June 2008

    Very difficult to use the navigation key? It does not have left, right, top, bottom navigation key. You just use it like a mouse & cannot scrolling like using top & bottom key button. very difficult :(. Read more

  3. Samsung i780

    eXpansys
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: eXpansys
    6 May 2008

    I've just got this handset and it's great - such a slim and sexy design.I like QWERTY keypads because they are so simple and straightforward to use but they often mean carrying a massive handset around - This model features a Read more

  4. Mobile Choice UK

    Mobile Choice UK
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Mobile Choice UK
    14 May 2008

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  • WikiFreak Description

Samsung’s i780 weighs in at 120 grams and has a display size of 2.55 inches which is about 320 x 320 pixels. It has a TFT touchscreen display type and 65 thousand colors. In addition, MP3 and polyphonic tones can be played by this unit. The dimensions of the phone are 115.9 x 61.3 x 12.9 mm. It also has a QWERTY keyboard that users can type in just like in a regular computer.

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It has a card slot for microSD and it too has a 256 MB ROM and a 128 MB RAM. Phonebook entries are unlimited …

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Samsung’s i780 weighs in at 120 grams and has a display size of 2.55 inches which is about 320 x 320 pixels. It has a TFT touchscreen display type and 65 thousand colors. In addition, MP3 and polyphonic tones can be played by this unit. The dimensions of the phone are 115.9 x 61.3 x 12.9 mm. It also has a QWERTY keyboard that users can type in just like in a regular computer.

More Features

It has a card slot for microSD and it too has a 256 MB ROM and a 128 MB RAM. Phonebook entries are unlimited as well as the call records. Its operating system is the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 professional. It can carry out functions for instant messaging, email, MMS and SMS. Browsing the internet is also possible because of the WAP 2.0 feature. The phone has a finger mouse, side bar, smart converter and other features that the user can enjoy.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Look like a pro with the i780. ItÃ.

  • GPS Capability: aGPS
  • Network Type: GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 EDGE HSDPA
  • Style: Smartphone
  • Design: Mobile
  • Screen Size (Diagonal): 2.55 inch
  • Installed Memory: 170 MB

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    SGH-i780

Release Date

  • First seen
    1 October 2007

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Previous questions about this product

  • My cursor has disappeared!!!!!

    My touch screen stopped responding to the stylus so i resorted to using the touch pad & cursor. Now my cursor has disappeared!!!! the pad is still sensitive coz u see movement on the screen but the cursor cant be seen so i cannot access my phone. right now all i do is receive calls. what do i do?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-08-04

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