Samsung GT-S5230 7.62 cm (3") 94 g Pink

Samsung GT-S5230 7.62 cm (3") 94 g Pink

Brand : Samsung
Product name : GT-S5230
Product code : GT-S5230DIWPRO
Category : Mobile Phones
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Long product name Samsung GT-S5230 7.62 cm (3") 94 g Pink :
GT-S5230, 3.0”, WQVGA, 262K, TFT, Full Touch, 3MP, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.1, WIFI
Samsung GT-S5230 7.62 cm (3") 94 g Pink :
full touch UI
The new interface offers more versatile, intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Large 3.0" LCD with 262K Colour WQVGA showcases brilliance and optimised view.

widgets
Mobile widgets customise the screen with embedded widgets such as clock, scheduler and other useful apps. Online widgets connect you to useful info including stock updates, weather forecast, latest news, etc.

music
MP3 Player plays multi-format music files (MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / e-AAC+ / WMA / WAV). DNSe enhances acoustics including a virtual 3D sound effect and an equaliser. Music Recognition identifies songs for you; just record a clip of the song (just a few seconds is enough) on your phone, send it to the server, and the song will be identified within seconds. Music Library is easy to organise and manage with MTP. Background Music lets you keep listening while you access other applications. FM Radio with RDS lets you tune into 24-hour music and information.

design
Compact size measures a palm-friendly 104 x 53 x 11.9mm. Sleek squared shape with chic black colour completes touch style.

enhanced camera features
The 3 Megapixel camera takes high quality photographs on the go. Smile Shot only takes a photo when the subject is smiling, helping you capture even the most elusive smilers. Camera-like touch user interface makes mobile photography a breeze. Organise your pics in an easy-to-browse photo album. Edit photos right on your mobile, no PC needed.

Internet Experience
Full browser (Jasmine) support lets you surf the web from anywhere. Both vertical and horizontal views offer optimum viewing (auto rotates when you move the unit). Easy access to Google Mail, Google Search and Google Maps. RSS Reader automatically streams news and entertainment directly to your mobile. Update your blogs via SharePix, no PC needed.
Short summary description Samsung GT-S5230 7.62 cm (3") 94 g Pink :
Samsung GT-S5230, Bar, Single SIM, 7.62 cm (3"), 3.2 MP, 1000 mAh, Pink
Long summary description Samsung GT-S5230 7.62 cm (3") 94 g Pink :
Samsung GT-S5230. Form factor: Bar. SIM card capability: Single SIM. Display diagonal: 7.62 cm (3"), Display resolution: 240 x 400 pixels, Touchscreen. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 3.2 MP. Bluetooth. FM radio. Battery capacity: 1000 mAh, Standby time (2G): 250 h. Weight: 94 g. Product colour: Pink

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Specs

Design
Product colour	Pink

Display
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution	240 x 400 pixels
Display type	TFT
Panel type	TFT
Display number of colours	262144 colours
Touchscreen

Memory
Flash card support
Internal memory	50 MB

Camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	3.2 MP
Rear camera resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Rear camera

Network
SIM card capability	Single SIM
Data network	Edge, GPRS

Data transmission
Infrared data port
Bluetooth

Messaging
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)

Video
Video call
Video capture resolution (max)	320 x 240 pixels

Audio
Ringer type	Polyphonic
FM radio

Power
Battery capacity	1000 mAh
Continuous audio playback time	1 h
Talk time (2G)	3 h
Standby time (2G)	250 h

Weight & dimensions
Weight	94 g
Width	53 mm
Depth	12 mm
Height	105 mm

Phone features
Personal info management (PIM)	Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Countdown timer, Notes, Stopwatch, To-do list
Java technology
Vibrating alert
Phonebook capacity	2000 entries
Form factor	Bar

GPS Performance
GPS (satellite)
Position location

Other features
Networking type	EDGE/GPRS
Operating frequency	850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
Video capability
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Playback formats	MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / WMA

Reviews

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:02:05

Average rating:68

Uk has collected 54 expert reviews for Samsung GT-S5230 7.62 cm (3") 94 g Pink and the average expert rating is 68 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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fonehome.co.uk

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:01:28

Average rating:60

The Samsung Tocco Icon is the follow-up to the Samsung Tocco Lite feature phone, which proved popular back when ‘smartphone’ meant ‘expensive phone’. How does the Tocco Icon fare now that smartphones can be had for a smart price?...

A decent follow up to the Tocco Lite, but the arrival of affordable Android phones make the Tocco Icon less appealing...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:01:32

Average rating:60

The Samsung Tocco Icon GT-S5260 is an updated version of the brand's popular Tocco Lite and looks fairly similar, although it does throw a few extras into the mix - with the key update being the step up from a resistive touchscreen to a capacitive dis...

Compact, slick design, good call quality, affordable, easy to use, large screen...
Poor screen resolution, tiny memory, basic apps, small onscreen keys...
A very affordable entry-level touchscreen phone that's easy to use, but there is no 3G and web browsing capability is basic...

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3g.co.uk

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:01:37

Average rating:40

The Tocco Icon manages to do all the basic tasks, plus you can listen to a bit of music and do a bit of tweeting. And if you haven’t had a smartphone before, it’s a good enough choice, especially at less than £100. If you like to do a lot...

Battery life is long, so you won’t be stressing about where and when you need to charge the handset...
Without 3G, going online is a slow experience, unless you can connect to WiFi...

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3g.co.uk

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:58

Average rating:60

on the Tocco Lite It’s easy to see why the Samsung Tocco Lite has proved to be so popular: it’s sleek, the screen is bright and vibrant, and social networking is made easy. It’s got flaws, certainly, and doesn’t set the mobile world alight, but it’...

For Samsung Tocco Lite, This is a stylish touchscreen phone with great social networking for a good price.
for Samsung Tocco Lite...
The Samsung Tocco Lite has found an enthusiastic audience of social networkers who appreciate its good looks and price tag, but it fails to hit any great heights in terms of features...

electricpig.co.uk

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:58

Average rating:60

Gadget fans will remember 2009 as the year touchscreen blowers went from the play things of first adopters and nouveau posers to bargain techie essentials. The Samsung Tocco Lite is the latest cheap mobile treat to land on our doorstep. So how does...

Surprisingly good touchscreen, slim frame...
Lacks killer features to make it stand out from the crowd...
A decent enough basic phone which lacks great extras...

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fonehome.co.uk

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:58

Average rating:80

Samsung is singing straight from Nokia’s hymn sheet these days it seems. The Nokia N97 Mini worked as a downsized phone, so the South Korean giant’s decided that the Samsung Tocco will too, and yanked out the 3G connection and five-megapixel camera. Bu...

It’s nice, but hard to see what’s new in the shape, size or specsLoveHas a better screen than the Samsung Genio TouchHateThat’s about the only improvement over the Samsung Genio TouchThe specScreen: 400×240, 3 inchesConnectivity: EDGE, BluetoothCamera:...

theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:58

Average rating:70

Having scored considerable touchscreen success with its debut Tocco F480, Samsung has been understandably keen to extend its Tocco-branded portfolio – first with the Tocco Ultra Edition GT-S8300 numberpad-packing slider/touchscreen combo, and now with...

The lack of 3G, Wi-Fi and other high-end features dull the performance of the Samsung Tocco Lite and certainly limit its appeal, especially compared to the similarly priced touchscreens such as Nokia's 5530 XpressMusic. Yet, operationally, the Tocco L...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:59

Average rating:80

The last Samsung handset I looked at was the high-end i8910 HD which was good enough to get one of our Recommended awards. Now I have the Tocco Lite, an altogether different proposition. It is designed for those that can't afford the high-end stuff, effec...

Inexpensive, even on PAYG, Good battery life, Responsive touchscreen...
No 3G, No WiFi, No GPS...

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gadgetrepublic.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:59

Average rating:0

The Samsung Tocco Lite is a pared-down version of the popular Tocco orginal - it has less megapixels, less functionality but, importantly, a more affordable pricetag.Only a year ago, it was iPhone this and iPhone that when people were talking about the...

digitalversus.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:59

Average rating:80

Samsungs Player family of mobile phones continues to grow with the addition of this new touchscreen phone, the Player One, which joins the Player Addict, the Player Pixon and the Player Tocco.Much more of an entry-level handset, the One is only comp...

Light and compact, Refined design, Easytouse Samsung interface, Great quality for the price...
Touchscreen could be more responsive, Proprietary headphone jack, Not much internal memory, Not much use for web browsing...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-05 22:08:34

Average rating:65

Samsung's Star (S5230) is an entry-level, prepaid mobile phone the features the company's TouchWIZ UI. It's a good introduction into the world of touch phones for first time and occasional users. Exclusive to Virgin Mobile, this sleek mobile phone is responsive and easy to use but the lack of 3G connectivity will force many users to look elsewhere.The Samsung Star (S5230) bears an uncanny resemblance to the original Samsung Omnia. It's thin, light and, despite the largely plastic build, it f...

Compact, responsive touch screen, TouchWIZ UI, good on-screen keyboards, price...
No 3G, screen isn’t particularly sharp, widgets could be improved, no dedicated apps...
The Samsung Star is a functional and easy to use touch-screen handset that will appeal to people on a tight budget. The lack of 3G connectivity will turn many potential buyers elsewhere, however...

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3g.co.uk

Updated:
2013-04-04 01:49:03

Average rating:60

If you’re looking for a budget price phone for making calls and sending texts, the Samsung Tocco Lite is worth a look. It has a responsive screen, and looks good, but if you want to get online the lack of Wi-Fi and 3G will be a disappointment. Samsu...

Good build quality, responsive touchscreen, really long battery life...
Connectivity is slow because there’s no 3G or WiFi ; no 3.5mm audio jack...
If you're on a budget and need a handset for texting and calls, it's worth looking at the Samsung Tocco Lite 2. It's nice looking, and the screen is responsive. However, the lack of 3G and Wi-Fi is an issue for internet fans...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2014-03-22 01:57:33

Average rating:60

Samsung has handsets littered all over the mobile phone spectrum from 8-megapixel toting behemoths to slight and simple mobiles for those whose preference is just to make calls.The Tocco Lite is the third handset in the Tocco lineup, following on from...

screen, Widgets allow extreme customisation...
No 3G, Proprietary headset connector, Average camera...
The Tocco Lite is small and neat, with a good touchscreen, but it is hampered by the lack of 3G...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:01:30

Average rating:50

The Tocco Icon is a tiny phone aimed at social networkers. With a chrome trim and back back (which is rather fingerprint prone) it's quite attractive. Hardly a surprise at this price are the cheap-feeling volume and power buttons feel a little ch...

Online the Tocco Icon retails for around £80 - a relatively low price considering you get WiFi and some useful - and has some really interesting features for anyone keen on social networking. Although this puts this in the same category as the Vodafone...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:01:39

Average rating:40

For under £100 it’s difficult to be too harsh, but the Samsung Tocco Icon suffers from some laggy software Related links News Samsung Galaxy S II sells three million Samsung Galaxy S II to launch with Windows Phone 7? Samsung Galaxy Z phone lea...

An impressive battery life means you won’t have too many concerns about where your nearest electrical outlet is...
The lack of 3G means you’ll have a sluggish online experience unless you find yourself in a Wi-Fi zoneLook and Feel...
For under £100 it’s difficult to be too harsh, but the Samsung Tocco Icon suffers from some laggy software...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:02:00

Average rating:65

In the tradition of the first , which was great success with its 30 million units sold, the is a cute and affordable touchscreen feature phone, with a few enhancements over its predecessor where it counts. The original Star brought a 3.0-inch resistiv...

Inexpensive, Decent camera quality...
Laggy interface, No 3G or GPS...
Call quality with the Samsung Star II is quite satisfying. We heard the voices in the earpiece rather clear, and its volume is enough too. On the other end our friends could hear us well, too, with no weird distortions.The 1000mAh battery doesn't have...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:58

Average rating:60

It’s easy to see why the Tocco Lite has proved so successful with its good looks and affordable price tag, but it fails to hit the heights with any specific features. Related links News 10 million Samsung Tocco Lite’s sold Samsung announces fishy trio...

A sleek looking touch-screen price available for credit-crunch busting price...
The resistive touch-screen can prove a bit hit and miss with accidental commands common place.Look and Feel...
It’s easy to see why the Tocco Lite has proved so successful with its good looks and affordable price tag, but it fails to hit the heights with any specific features...

recombu.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:58

Average rating:40

The Samsung Tocco Lite is an inexpensive touchscreen phone that keeps things simple -- but is it too simple?What we likeConsidering it’s a budget touchscreen phone the Tocco Lite’s display is bright and crisp and very responsive – texting and dialling...

The Samsung Tocco Lite is fine if you just want a touchscreen and the very basics. The touchscreen is very responsive and bright which is great but don’t buy this phone if you want mobile Internet access or if you want to download apps.Like this phone?...

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pricemo.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:58

Average rating:0

Aimed at mobile buyers who want a hit of touchscreen action at a budget price, the Samsung Tocco Lite S5230 brings Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface and typical minimalist touchphone style into a low cost package.Joining the hit Samsung Tocco F480 ori...

Despite going light on the big-ticket features, the Samsung Tocco Lite offers a decent way to get into touch control on a limited budget.It has its limitations, with its data connectivity hampered by a lack of high speed 3G and Wi-Fi, and there are com...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:59

Average rating:40

The Samsung Tocco Lite is an inexpensive touchscreen phone that keeps things simple -- but is it too simple?What we likeConsidering it’s a budget touchscreen phone the Tocco Lite’s display is bright and crisp and very responsive – texting and dialling...

The Samsung Tocco Lite is fine if you just want a touchscreen and the very basics. The touchscreen is very responsive and bright which is great but don’t buy this phone if you want mobile Internet access or if you want to download apps.Like this phone?...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2011-08-24 03:03:59

Average rating:65

The Samsung Star S5230 was initially introduced along with the , both meant for people on tight budget. What the manufacturer is striving to achieve is get a chunk of the mainstream market with both phones targeting people who need the comfort of a mod...

Compact and light, Good software QWERTY keyboard, Snappy accelerometer...
Bad incall quality, Battery performance is below par, MicroSDHC card slot is underneath the battery...
We have almost made it to the finale, but first there is good and bad news. Let´s get started with the latter. In-call quality is disappointing to say at the least. We could hear people loudly, but voices turned out to be monotonous and muffled, not to...

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