3
Jul
2009
Samsung Jet S8000. So square it’s hip
If there’s anything re-runs of TV shows like Happy Days taught us, it’s that being square is not the way to be. That square, in fact, was the opposite of cool. Well, that was then, this is now, and with the Samsung Jet ‘s new TouchWiz interface, being square (or being cubed, at least) is now very much cool. This is because the new UI – designed by Samsung specifically for touchscreen use – is based around a floating cube that can be accessed by pressing the great looking button at the bottom front of the handset. The UI really does feel completely designed around you. Whether you want to jump to the FM radio, the video player, the internet or whatever else, it’s all available within a click and then a couple of spins of the cube.
As a mid-range phone (there’s no confirmed release date or pricing yet, but we have the feeling you could find yourself a real bargain for this thing once it’s released) the Samsung Jet S8000 is actually pretty well stocked. It might not have the sheer power and specs that the recently blogged about Omnia 2 has, but if you’re not someone who needs the absolute best and most powerful (and most expensive, of course) then this thing could be for you. Especially if you’re someone who likes the more fun / entertaining things a phone can do. The 5MP camera, for example has – deep breath – autofocus, dual LED Flash, Face Detection, Smile Shot, Panorama Shot, Blink Detection, Geo-tagging and a Photo Editor. Not bad, huh? Add to this some GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and everything else you’d expect these days, and the Samsung Jet starts to shape up as an impressive little performer.
And did we mention the fact that it’s also stunning? Well, it’s also stunning… this really is one of the sexiest phones we’ve seen in sometime. Something about the almost transparent glossiness and the feel of its curves makes us come over all shaky and in need of a cold shower. Hmmm… maybe we do spend too much time around phones. Who cares though, we’re proud to be square. Check out this Samsung Jet Review, or have a little look at this video for a sneek peek of what’s to come.
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