Samsung F250 Unlocked Quad-Band GSM Phone with 1.3 Megapixel Camera, Bluetooth and FM Radio-- International Version with U.S. Warranty (Ice Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this phone because I travel to Costa Rica a lot. I was able to use this phone while in the US thru T-Mobile. They gave me a chip and it was very easy. In Costa Rica, I bought a pre-paid phone card and chip at the airport. The phone works great. Easy to use.

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The ultra-slim Samsung F250 slider phone is designed around absolute music enjoyment. Music hotkeys and control keys specially located on the sides help you call up your favorite tracks in a second, and real stereo speakers offer big sound on the go. It also features an FM radio with RDS, which displays station ID as well as currently playing songs (on compatible stations). Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, MicroSD memory exapnsion, Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, access to personal email, and up to 3 hours of talk time.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band connectivity (900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.
Phone Features Weighing just 3.4 ounces, the Samsung F250 features a mirror-like face with a 2-inch LCD screen (128 x 160-pixel resolution, 65K colors) that sits above the five-way navigation pad and soft keys. Slide the face up to reveal the alpha-numeric keypad. The phone has a 20 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 2 GB in size). The phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries, each with multiple fields for phone numbers, and it supports caller groups as well as photo/ringer ID. You can also store up to 200 SMS messages in the internal memory. Additionally, you'll be able to view the most recent 30 dialed/received/missed calls.
The music player supports multi-codec formats to guarantee playback of all your MP3, AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+, and WMA music files. The Offline Mode ensures that you don't miss a beat even when you are on a plane (or whenever you need to shut down your cellular connection), while the Background Music Play function lets you enjoy your tunes while you access other features on the phone. You can also listen to your favorite radio programming on the go via the built-in FM radio--save your favorite channels so you can tune in to your favorite radio shows instantly.
The integrated Bluetooth technology (version 2.0) allows handsfree communication with a compatible headset as well as the ability to exchange files with another Bluetooth compatible device. And, with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.
The 1.3-megapixel camera lets you take print-quality spur-of-the-moment snapshots wherever you go, and it features a 4x digital zoom, multi-shot capability, mosaic shot, night mode, and a self-timer. You can also capture videos using this camera phone in QCIF resolution (176 x 144 pixels) in both H.263 and MPEG4 formats.
This Samsung phone has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It also enables you to check your email on the go (supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile text messaging users.
The phone supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard. This means the phone can be synchronized with your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks. It also supports a USB mass storage mode, allowing you to store and transport important files like documents, images, and music files on an optional MicroSD memory card.
Other features include:
EDGE data connectivity
Organizer tools: calendar, alarm, to-do, stopwatch, timer, world clock, converter, calculator
Polyphonic and real-music (MP3) ringtones
USB 2.0 connectivity
Voice memo recorder
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), SPP (serial port profile)

Vital Statistics The Samsung F250 weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 3.7 x 1.8 x 0.7 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 200 hours of standby time. It runs on the 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.