The Samsung S5550 Shark 2 delivers on all counts

The entrance of the Samsung S5550 Shark 2 has been much heralded, offering as it does impressive functionality encased within a casing that offers an usual aesthetic appeal. The unit incorporates a wide range of features within its 101 mm x 48 mm wide and 14 mm thick body whilst also being lightweight at 99 g in weight.


The handset includes a comprehensive phone book which retains up to 1000 contacts as well as offering photo call capability. The call records feature within the handset retains information regarding the last 30 dialled, missed and received calls that can be accessed as and when required. The handset comes with an internal memory of 110 MB of internal memory which can, by making use of the microSD card slot be increased up to 16 GB.


The handset provides a 2.2 inch AMOLED display screen that displays imagery of excellent quality and depth of clarity by virtue of its 256,000 colour display capabilities which operate within the confines of a pixel screen that is 240 x 320 pixels in size. The phone offers the alternative of either vibration or ring alerts as well as the useful option of utilising MP3 files as additional ringtones. The integrated speakerphone provides hands free communication whilst utilising Samsung's proprietary digital natural sound engine.


The Samsung S5550 Shark 2 incorporates several social media and networking applications that come with live updates. Entertainment is provided by virtue of a stereo FM radio and a variety of games and an MP4/MP3 media player. In addition to the aforementioned functionality the handset also incorporates and includes Google maps, document viewer and an organiser, in addition to a useful voice memo feature. The phone incorporates a 5.0 megapixel camera which comes with auto focus, smile and face detection and an image stabiliser. The inclusion of a LED flash in addition to the cameras wide dynamic range ensures quality imagery can be taken with the camera. For those who prefer the alternative of video, the camera offers recording at QVGA quality and at 30 frames per second.


The handset provides GPRS and EDGE, both of which are class 10 in conjunction with USB and blue tooth connectivity. Web surfing is available by virtue of the HSDPA connection which provides the ability to access the Web at speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps.


The Samsung Shark 2 is both stylish and functional. The unit is available in both black or pink varieties, within which is incorporated an exciting level of functionality which is surrounded by a casing of style and sophistication.


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