Review of GSM-handset Samsung Armani (SGH-P520)

Mobile-review have posted their Samsung Armani P-520 review today. Here is the final impression.

Impressions
The reception quality was never an issue with the Samsung P520, as it was in line with other offerings available in this class. Our ring tones had average volume or a tad lower than that – we would miss our calls even with the Armani in a pocket often enough. The vibro alert was moderate strength-wise, retaining no edge over other Samsung-branded solutions.

Curiously enough, but the Samsung P520 is a snazzy and quaint solution. While its initial price tag of 1100-1200 USD (or 750 Euro) won’t really thrill the market, it is still a trade-off for the fashion house’s name engraved on the casing. Whether “Giorgio Armani” really costs that much – up to consumers to decide. But since the P520 is planned as a vastly popular solution, unlike the first members of the Card Phones line-up, the brand it retains is not the least important thing about it. Samsung banks on this very handset and believes it will be a success – and having seen a ton of write-ups on this phone, you start to think that even if it won’t be all the rage, it will surely garner some interest.

December will also see the Samsung P720’s debut, capable of handling two SIM-cards simultaneously, much like the Samsung DuoS. Speaking of the Card Phones line-up, the fourth generation of handsets will arrive during spring 2008, picking up the line of the Samsung P520, reviewed today.