Samsung Trace Champagne (T-Mobile)

A first look at this phone and you will be tempted to buy it. However, it makes a lot of sense to go through all that it offers and make the buying decision simply because there is a choice of variety of phones available on the market in the similar category.

In my opinion, following are the Goods and the Bads of this phone

The Goods:
-The thinnest and lightest (2.5 ounces) phone I have ever come across.
-Quad band (operates on 850 MHz,900 MHz,1800 MHz and 1900 MHz)
Internationally useful
-Good reception and sound quality.
-Bluetooth Wirelsss capable.
-80 MB internal memory. Micro SD Memory Slot, if you wish to store your data/music on a memory card and then carry/use it along wherever you carry your phone.
-1.3 megapixel camera that can take photos and does VIDEO RECORDING.
-Camera has variety of pixel modes you could save your image in.
Zoom feature is decent enough.
-Music Player that supports MP3, WMA, and ACC file types.
-Supports high speed data transfer (internet) using EDGE technology.
-Voice recorder.
-Speakerphone
-Good amount of talk time (5.5 to 6 hrs).
-Voice messaging and picture messaging.
-Conference Calling (talk to two people at the same time).
-Very attractive look and finish (Champagne Color).
-T-Mobile MyFaves capable.

The Bads:
-The WORST OF ALL, its navigation keys top, bottom, left, right and then OK button are placed very very awkwardly and very close to each other. I literally had to use finger nails to press these keys in order to make sure I press the right key. YOU MUST TEST AND SEE IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH ITS NAVIGATION KEYS.
-As per various published reviews including people reviews and CNET review, the volume on this phone is relatively low. So it will be worth while to check if its volume meets your expectactions.
-This phone does not have voice activated dialing. For a hi-tech phone like this, I was surprised to see the absence of this useful feature.
-Its a tall candy bar phone. If you are used to small flip phones, this style may not appeal to you.

Overall its a good phone except the navigation keys problem and voice activated dialing. One can live without voice activated dialing but the navigation keys can be a hassle each and every time you operate the phone.