Samsung Admire SCH-r720 Review
Online, September 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Samsung Admire is available on the MetroPC prepaid phone plan. Even as a prepaid phone, it has all the features and customization options you'd expect from any standard smart phone. The 3.5 inch screen takes up most of the 4.6 by 2.4 by 0.5 inch body and the screen is responsive as well as looking great. The 5 home screens are customizable, with no user interface on top of the pure Android 2.3 Gingerbread experience. The digital keyboard has SWYPE and the standard Android keyboard. The Admire also has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, microUSB port, GPS, and a multimedia player. The 800MHz processor functions well, allowing apps to run quickly with minimal lag.
Preloaded onto the Admire is Google Services and Loopt, a weather and news widget, ThinkFre Office, and MetroService, a ringtone catalog. This is also one of the first phones with the new Rhapsody Unlimited Music Service. You can buy all the additional apps you need from the Android Marketplace or the MetroPCS app store. You'll probably fill the 2GB card that comes with the phone quickly, so it's fortunate the Admire can handle cards up to 32GB. The 3.2 megapixel camera takes great pictures, perfect for uploading pictures to your Facebook or Twitter accounts. The Admire has a rated battery life of 3 hours of talk time and 8.3 days of standby time.
We recommend having a Bluetooth headset as it allows you to connect to phone calls without having to be attached to your phone. This allows you to leave your phone in your pocket or bag and still make important phone calls. It also allows you to access your phone while driving, keeping your hands on the wheel so you can drive safely.
The Plantronics Explorer 240 is a universally compatible headset that's extremely easy to use. Going hands free is simple with this reliable headset that features separate buttons for volume, power on/off, and call answer/end. An ergonomically designed swivel earloop and a contoured eartip offer you a comfortable, stable fit. Spend less time hassling with your charger thanks to a long-lasting battery that provides up to 5 hours of talk time and 7 days standby time. Careful microphone placement reduces wind noise, enhancing Plantronics signature high-quality audio performance.
We also recommend having a car mount if you plan on using your phone in your car. A car mount with a signal booster built into it is the ultimate car mount, as it guarantees you'll never loose the signal. The Wilson plug-and-play Sleek helps users reduce Samsung Admire R720 dropped calls, increase Samsung Admire R720 data rates in weak signal areas and originate Samsung Admire R720 calls from those dreaded "dead spots". The Sleek and its external vehicular antenna increases any phone's output power to the cell site while improving its ability to hear signals it normally cannot, keeping the user more reliably connected. Designed for simple set up, the Sleek™ can be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle. Built into the Sleek™ cradle is a Wilson tried and tested bi-directional signal amplifier and battery charging port. The cradle is ideal for hands free operation in conjunction with a Samsung Admire R720 user's headset or Bluetooth device.
