Samsung SCH-A930 Review - Conclusion

Conclusion

The Samsung SCH-A930 is a solid mid-range handset in Verizon's line-up of VCast compatible phones.  Something of a throwback, design-wise, the handset eschews the current trend of ultra-thin phones in favor of a more substantial obsidian black form with bold edges and strong sloping lines.  An externally mounted OLED display provides plenty of information in a no-nonsense manner, and works well with three adjacent music player buttons for access to your tunes without having to open the device.

While nothing jumped out at me to recommend the A930 over other Verizon handsets, there's not much preventing me from recommending it, either, save for somewhat spotty EV-DO reception.  The phone works well, has a middle of the road 1.3MP camera, large internal display, and a roomy keypad that's easy to use. 

If you like the looks of the A930, it just might be the phone for you.  It's one of the least expensive VCast phones Verizon offers, and is more than workable as a music player if you spring for an aftermarket stereo headset.  The A930 isn't as flashy as Verizon's KRZR K1m, but for some people that's a good thing.  Basic black never goes out of style, after all.

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