Conclusion
Thin is in, and Samsung keeps pressing the outer boundaries of just how thin a mobile phone can be. The Trace is a solid mid-range handset that represents Samsung's "thin" foray into the middle part of the consumer market. While not quite as thin as the company's
X820 and X828 handsets, at 8mm from front to back, the Trace is plenty thin to be eye-catching. And it won't mess up the lines of your jacket or pants pocket.
While I had some trouble with the long, thin form factor and flush mount buttons, I'm sure that other users will see these aspects of the Trace as "features" and not "issues." That being said, the Trace is attractive and functional, with a solid offering of features bolstered by a generous amount of internal memory and a microSD card slot. The phone also works with T-Mobile's new myFaves plan, which should save some money for heavy talkers with friends on other mobile networks.
Save for minor volume issues, the Trace is a solid performer with an amazingly thin body. At its introductory price of $99 with service, it's sure to wind up in the hands of more than a few T-Mobile customers in the months to come.
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