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Key Features
Bar Form Casing
Lightweight Casing 77.3 Grams
FM Radio RDS with FM Recording
Bluetooth® Technology
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
40MB plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 8GB
2 Inch TFT 262k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
2 Megapixel Camera with Video Recording
Video Player (MPEG4, H263 & H264)

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

92%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our Samsung C3200 Monte Bar Review

Overview
The Samsung C3200 Monte Bar is a simplistic styled mobile phone complete with a solid bar form casing. It is an easy to hold & operate mobile phone complete with a selection of features to assist the user in day to day communication, as well as providing some fun entertainment features too. There is a built in camera feature, radio, Internet access & it comes with a colourful icon display main menu. This mobile phone is a member of the Samsung Monte range which includes the Samsung E2550 Monte Slider mobile phone & the Samsung S5620 Monte touch screen handset.

Appearance & Size
It has a black coloured casing complete with a rather bright orangey gold coloured sections down each side which brightens its casing up. The overall feel of the casing has a smooth finish which feels comfortable to hold in the users hand & it only weighs 77.3 grams which provides a lightweight design. The C3200 Monte Bar is a good size handset for both carrying & usability purpose which measures 111.8mm long by 46.9mm wide by 13.3 mm deep. It has a two inch colour screen which provides a screen resolution of 240 pixels by 320 pixels. The user can enjoy a colourful icon display which will assist the user when making feature selections. It comes with a select key & a menu key which makes the handset incredibly user friendly. Beneath the screen is a subtle ark shaped keypad with well spaced individual keys.

Samsung C3200 Monte Bar mobile phone front view

Samsung C3200 Monte Bar mobile phone back view

Samsung C3200 Monte Bar mobile phone angle view

Imaging, Media & Entertainment
The user may wish to play games on their new handset & the Samsung C3200 Monte Bar supports downloadable games & Java™ type games. A two megapixel camera feature provides much entertainment as the user can capture photos on the more which can be shared instantly with others via MMS or stored on the phone. The user can capture still photos & record videos at up to fifteen frames per second using the two megapixel camera. There is selection of camera & video options which allow the user to capture their desired finish. The Samsung C3200 Monte Bar supports video playback in MPEG4, H263 & H264 formats plus the user can enjoy playing their music in popular music formats including MP3, WMA & eAAC+. There is an integrated FM radio which supports a radio data system feature as well as radio recording.

Communication & Messaging
This mobile phone supports the popular multimedia messaging service better known as MMS, allowing its user to share photos or video clips with other MMS compatible contacts. A MMS can include text & sound with either a photo or video clip which provides a fun multimedia style method of communication. The user can create, send & receive SMS type messages on their phone, which is a message containing text which can be used rather than making a call, ideal for when the user is in a hurry. There is a predictive text option which allows the user to create a message whilst each word the user starts to input will be predicted & completed by this predicted text feature, which provides a quick input method. The user can store all their contacts details in the phone book which is accessible via the main menu complete with a phone book icon display. This easy to manage phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts. The Samsung C3200 Monte Bar has a vibration alert which will indicate by a subtle vibration of the handset that a new call or message has arrived.

Technology & Internet
This mobile phone supports Bluetooth® technology which means the user can connect to other Bluetooth® compatible devices without the use of wires, providing the two devices are within ten metres radius of each other. There is a micro USB connection port which provides a USB compatible connectivity option allowing the user to use a cabled connection to other devices. The Monte Bar supports GPRS & EDGE technology allowing the user to experience fast speed data transfer rates on their mobile phone. There is a built in Internet browser which is accessed via the main menu & comes with an easily identifiable & helpful Internet icon. Its battery will provide approximately 8.3 hours of talk time when fully charged. The phone works over a quad band GSM network which covers GSM 850, 900, 1800 & 1900. The C3200 Monte Bar has 40 megabytes of built in memory & supports a memory card option allowing the user to add a MicroSD™ memory card up to 8 gigabytes in memory size for further storage.

Samsung C3200 Monte Bar Specifications & Features

Screen
2 Inch TFT 262k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
Camera Settings
Photo Album
Video Record (15 FPS)
Video Player (MPEG4, H263 & H264)
Picture Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, WMA & eAAC+)
Music Display
FM Radio RDS
FM Recording
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phonebook (1k Contacts)
Organiser
Calendar
To Do List
Clock
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Call Log (Missed, Received & Dialled)
Vibration Alert

Connectivity
Bluetooth® A2DP
Micro USB
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
WAP 2.0 XHTML

Memory & Talk Time
40 Mbytes plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 8 Gbytes
8.3 Hours Talk Time
500 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
77.3 g
111.8 x 46.9 x 13.3 mm

Your Samsung C3200 Monte Bar Reviews

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Reviewer: Akhilesh - India
Date: 19th Dec 2010

This is overall a budget phone with a reasonable price tag. The design is Monte look with black & Orange strip. Very easy in pocket & weights only 77 grams. The numeric keys are soft touch with 2 inch brilliant display. Sound quality is superior grade in ear piece. The messaging MMS, SMS, I am is also quite feels comfortable & last battery backup is also quite decent which is 5 day standby & truly 8 hours talk time. The ONLY DRAWBACK IS speaker sound is low in quality but in call (call receiving) quality sound is quite well clear in heavy traffic.

Design

95%

Usability

85%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Gerri - Watford, UK
Date: 16th Sep 2010

Was concerned about getting a touch screen phone but took the plunge & glad I did.

Great phone, really easy to use. I would have no hesitation in recommending.

The only draw back I find is that its very sensitive which takes a bit of getting used to, other than that its GREAT!

Design

95%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

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