Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Samsung i560

Mobile-review have posted their review of the Samsung i560. Here is the final impression.

Impressions
The volume level produced by the loudspeaker is pretty high, being in line with those Nokia-branded smartphones equipped with stereo-speakers. We also liked the i560’s solid vibro alert. In terms of voice calls and microphone sensitivity, its performance is up to par, nothing that we would whine about.

The i560 starts shipping early in February with a price tag of 380-400 Euro (in Europe). It only aims at a very narrow niche, having no real edges over the competition, including its direct rival, the Nokia 6110 Navigator. Keeping in mind that both the Nokia 6110 and the Samsung i450 enjoy quite modest sales, we can’t expect anything else from the i560 in this sense. The maker should revise its S60 strategy, otherwise its products will remain mere niche products.