Samsung SGH-T809 Review - Conclusion

Conclusion

When my fiancée first saw the Samsung SGH-T809, she fell for it.  She's not a gadget head like me, but she certainly agrees that this device blends technology and style while retaining user-friendliness.  With the T809, Samsung has achieved just that in a phone that's exclusive to T-Mobile subscribers. 


The handset is razor-thin, lightweight, and stunning to behold.  From the big, bright screen to the quality swivel camera and stereo music player, the T809 packs many features into an amazingly small package.  The slider form factor is not just a neat gimmick, but very comfortable to use as well, and Samsung's user interface is colorful, understandable, and generally intuitive. 

My only complaint about the T809 is a big one, though, and that's battery life.  While compromise is of course necessary when dealing with anything that's so sophisticated and yet so small, it stands to reason that Samsung could find a way to eek a little more juice out of even the oh-so-thin battery that snaps into the back of this handset. 

If you don't mind charging your phone every night (and maybe keeping a spare charger at work), then there's very little to complain about with the T809.  Even if you do, it's hard not to admire this phone's slim, suave good looks and solid all-around performance.  If you're on T-Mobile, this one's worth a look. 

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