Connectivity

Allowing consumers to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible accessories, the Samsung T629 comes integrated with Bluetooth 1.2 technology. With a radial range of 10 meters, users who purchase Bluetooth adapters, headsets, and other accessories can pair wirelessly. Almost commonplace among wireless devices today, unfortunately more advanced protocols such as A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for music streaming are not supported.

Conclusion

With manufacturers looking to create compact devices without sacrificing functionality, sliders provide a sleek twist to the conventional clamshell. But the T629's design can be frustrating for users with smaller grips.

The 1.3-megapixel lens, while average among camera phones today, offers consumers with the bare minimal to make print-quality photos. Fortunately the MP3 Player fairs a bit better with the addition of a microSD slot, giving users the ability to store tracks on external memory cards. And using EDGE, consumers can download and connect to the Internet to transfer data, applications, games, and media.

However compared to the high-end devices on the market, the T629 is far from cutting-edge. Most camera phones routinely run upwards of 2.0- to 3.2-megapixels, music phones offer Bluetooth stereo sound for wireless audio streaming, and data devices run on Cingular's newest HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) or Verizion and Sprint's respective EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) high-speed networks.

Regardless, the T629 is priced as a mid-level devices. And considering most high-end devices cost several hundred more, the T629 offers an excellent value for the price point. For consumers who want a stylish device with functions in imaging, audio, and connectivity without having to spend more than necessary, the T629 is an ideal choice.

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