Mobile phone manufacturers have a lot more to work with now than they ever have. They also have a lot more to have to accomplish, of course. Where once mobile phones merely had to make and take voice calls while using up a lot of power and not managing to strike a streamlined profile, today things are markedly different. Mobile phones nowadays are compact models that each embody the best of modern technology, with multifunctional capabilities that pack a lot of value into sleek and sophisticated forms. Things keep getting better and better for mobile users, who find that each new model has its place in making their lives easier.
Mobile phone manufacturer Samsung has released quite a few mobile models this year alone, and has over time established a reputation as a producer of solid mobile phones. They’ve put out phones that are user-friendly, multifunctional, and even environment-conscious; one interesting model seems out to prove that flip phones aren’t going away even in the age of phones that are more touch-screen than traditional. The Samsung Stride is an entry-level flip phone whose main weakness is its average photo quality, and whose many strengths include good call quality, ease of use, and a roomy keypad, as well as Bluetooth connectivity.
The Stride has a simple but stylish outline, with 3.66 inches of length, 1.89 inches of width and 0.7 inches of thickness and a curved and sleek form. It fits well in hands and pockets, and is fairly lightweight at 3.10 ounces. The black dotted pattern on the front contrasts well with the sharp red of its body. The front has a small [1-inch] external display with support for 65,000 colors and a 96×96 resolution, and displays the time and date, and indicators for battery life and signal strength, as well as a photo ID for callers. Above this external display is the lens for the 1.3-megapixel camera.
The main display has support for 2262,000 colors, and even at 1.9 inches of size the display is bright and crisp. The interface is easy to work with as well, with many adjustable elements including the clock format, menu style, font size and backlight settings. Basic features include a speakerphone, vibrate mode, calculator, note pad, and of course text and multimedia messaging. Using the keypad for these features is very easy thanks to the roomy keys. Personalizing the phone is similarly easy, thanks to the variety of tones and wallpaper options.
The Stride’s main stumbling block is its picture quality. The 1.3-megapixel camera is a fairly basic implement, albeit one with four resolutions, five color effects, three quality settings and four shot modes as well as a self-timer. There’s a purple sort of tinge to the pictures, which aren’t as sharp as one might like, but considering the Stride is an entry-level phone it’s not a bad deal overall. At least there’s a lot to look forward to when it comes to calls – call quality is fairly good, with great clarity and not a lot of static coming in and your voice going through with just a bit of a tinny effect.
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