The Samsung S5620 Monte: An Overview

Samsung seems to excel when it comes to producing phones in the low to mid-range of the mobile market. They continue that trend with the introduction of the Samsung Monte, a phone that should not only prove to be a true winner among its counterparts, but should also tread on the toes of some of the smartphones available.

It’s not just the sleek and stylish look of the Samsung Monte that will win you over fans. In terms of ease of use, the phone is a pleasure to use. This is due in part to the TouchWiz user interface. Although Samsung’s latest offering, Bada, is close to us, TouchWiz is still an excellent and proven system. Version 2.0 is built into the Monte, and users of older versions will be familiar with the layout of the 3 home screens. It’s easy to navigate between these home screens by simply swiping left or right. Widgets are the focus of the main screen, allowing the user to customize this and place them anywhere on this page they want. A multitasking function is also included, which means that the user can perform more than one operation at a time, and a simple task manager allows you to keep track of the functions that are being carried out. Another feature that has proven to be poplar on previous models is “Smart Unlock”. This makes it possible to unlock the phone, or even launch an app or dial a contact directly from the locked screen by simply drawing a default letter on the screen, a useful feature that I’m surprised other manufacturers haven’t known about yet. .

The Samsung Monte is fully connected with regard to the online material. You can stay up-to-date on the go thanks to 3G and EDGE connectivity, and the inclusion of WiFi means surfing the web is even easier when you’re within range of your own WiFi network or any available public network. Hand in hand with web connectivity goes social media, and the Monte will appeal to a legion of younger phone customers thanks to its pre-installed widgets for Facebook and Twitter. There is even an application available to facilitate easy uploading of material to such sites, right down to image resizing. The pre-installed web browser is impressive with one finger zooming and flash support. Bluetooth and Micro USB allow easy data transfer between similar devices or home computing equipment.

The Samsung Monte will become a very popular phone for the summer of 2010. Its striking looks and great connectivity are the real positives, and the price will appeal to almost everyone.