Conclusion
Samsung seems to have moved away from their all-black look for their newest T-Mobile handsets. Personally I was a big fan of the all-black t809 slider, and as such was ever so slightly disappointed by the look of the new t629. That being said, the 629's matte silver finish is a big improvement over the chromed plastic look of some other Samsungs I've seen of late. And the t629 is a fine looking handset, to be sure; it's just not all black.
When it comes to performance the t629 is a solid offering, improving on the t809's battery life but also taking an ever so small step backwards from the t809 in terms of overall design. I really liked the t809's swiveling camera, and the t629's rear-mounted camera both causes the back panel to bulge out and lacks any sort of protection from dust and scratches.
I don't mean to take anything away from the t629 by harping on the t809 so much. Clearly, the 809 was one of my all-time favorite Samsung phones!
The t629 adds myFaves compatibility, however, giving users access to T-Mobile's new inter-network unlimited calling plan. That alone should make it attractive to new T-Mobile customers. Combine that with a brilliant screen, solid looks, and a good introductory price, and the Samsung t629 is a solid mid-range slider that's sure to be a hit with consumers.
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