Entertainment
The Samsung T629 is by no means a media heavy phone, but it allows for
basic features such as MP3 ringtones, image downloads, games, and preloaded
music videos.
Basic applications found on the T629 include Alarm, Calendar, Tasks,
Calculator, World Time, Unit Conversion, Timer, and Stopwatch. Users can
also record voice Notes up to 1 minute in length and check email through
T-Zones. It should be noted that while these tools get the basic job done,
the Samsung T629 will not replace a PDA.
The T629's major entertainment factors lie in its still image and video
capturing abilities, however a few games and new options do appear. One
of a few to offer airplane mode, the phone allows users to shut off the
phone's connectivity functions in airports and other security areas. This
allows users to play games, take photos, voice record on phones without.
The phone comes with standard pre-loaded games like Bobby Carrot, AirShipRacing,
Arch Angel, Freekick and Midnight Pool. The latter takes a while to load
and is only a partial version. And while Midnight Pool, with its gritty
pool hall aesthetic takes a few seconds to load, it is to be commended for
not bursting into sound upon loading like the others. Still, the game's
text is too small to read from a regular gaming distance.
Internet
 Running
on T-Mobile's 3G EDGE (Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution) network, consumers
can use the T629 to access the web at high-speed transfer rates of 70-135
kbps; 3 to 4 times faster than traditional GPRS networks.
Connecting to T-Mobile's online portal, T-Zones, customers can download
music, games, wallpaper, more web applications, or access a variety of premium
services.
Features include a 411 directory assistance for lost users on the road
and access to live operators available 24/7 able to answer questions regarding
movie listings, weather reports, horoscopes, sports scores, restaurant listings,
stock quotes, and more. Three listings cost $1.49.
With the additional fees for connection to the Internet, the T629 provides
a high-speed connection and a reliable browser that can be accessed anywhere
the phone has a signal, making it an ideal tool for checking email throughout
the day.
Storage
The Samsung T629 has potential for a large download volume. Features
21.0 MB of internal storage, memory-intensive applications can be supplemented
by microSD cards, which must be purchased separately.
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