SAMSUNG: Samsung SGH-C417

Sunday 8 July 2012

Samsung SGH-C417

With so many silver cell phones on the market, it's nice to see a handset that dips into another hue. Samsung's SGH-C417 for Cingular Wireless does come in basic gray for traditionalists, but it's also available in eye-catching, candy-apple red. And if you're into slim phones, the SGH-C417 has this dimension covered too. The phone's simple, attractive design echoes its feature set, which is basic but useful. Audio quality is decent, but can sound at times hollow. Overall the SGH-C417 is a solid device that you can find for the bargain-basement price of $29, with service

.The good: The Samsung SGH-C417 is simply designed and comes with a useful set of features, including Bluetooth, world-phone support, and a speakerphone.

The bad: The phone's keys are flat and slippery, and voice quality is poor. The SGH-C417's VGA camera does not support video.

The bottom line: The Samsung SGH-C417 is a good choice for low-end cell phone users looking for a functional handset with just a few extras.