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Samsung ZV40 3G Phone Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
3G Technology
Bluetooth® Technology
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Video Telephony
Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA)

Design
82%
Usability
81%
Features
80%

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Samsung ZV40 3G Phone Review

The Samsung ZV40 is a stylish 3G mobile phone which has been designed by Samsung for Vodafone. The ZV40 comes in a choice of colours which includes a classy dark grey colour & a sweet pink colour. The handset comes with an external screen which provides the user with the perfect 65k colour viewing display. The handset weighs 93 grams which is a solid but not a heavy phone. The user will find the handset easy to hold which measures 91 x 47 x 23 mm & will feel good in the users hand. The handset comes with 30 Mbytes of shared internal memory & the user can extend the memory further by adding MicroSD™ memory card which is a hot swappable memory card option. The Samsung ZV40 is from the same family as the Samsung Z500 but the Samsung ZV40 is exclusive to Vodafone.

The built in 1.3 megapixel camera comes with fun & useful settings & effects. The user can use the internal 1.9 Inch colour screen as a viewfinder & enjoy capturing good quality photos. The Samsung ZV40 comes with videoing features which allow the user to record, playback & stream video footage. The phone comes with a video calling feature which allows the user to take part in a face to face video call with any video calling compatible mobile phone users.

Samsung ZV40 3G Phone Front View
Samsung ZV40 3G Phone Pink Version
Samsung ZV40 3G Phone Open View

The user can create, send & receive messages on their Samsung ZV40 which include text messages, multimedia messages & email. The multimedia message can contain text & sound with a photo or video & be sent to any MMS compatible mobile phone contact. The user can relax & unwind by challenging themselves to a game on their ZV40. The phone comes with preloaded Java™ games & the user can download more games to suit their gaming taste.

The handsfree speaker phone feature allows the user to take a call & listen to the contact over the phones speakers & the users voice will be picked up by the built in microphone. The handsfree speaker phone allows the user to get on with other jobs whilst still taking a call over the speaker system. The phone comes with a voice recording facility & with the option of vibration alert. The user will never be without music as the Samsung ZV40 comes with a MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA music player which provides a good sound quality. The user can change their ringing tones to suit their personality & taste which can be heard in either MP3 or polyphonic 64 voice sound.

The Samsung ZV40 comes with Bluetooth® connectivity which allows the user to connect to any compatible devise & enjoy a wireless connection. The user can connect to compatible USB devices using a USB cable & transfer data with ease. The built in 3G technology allows the user to enjoy a multi tasking mobile phone with fast technology. The phone comes with tri band technology with UMTS which works over three network bands & switches between them without the user knowing. The user can enjoy mobile printing & view documents in most popular file formats.


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Samsung ZV40 Specifications & Features

Screen
Internal TFT 256k Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)
External STN 65k Colour Screen (96 x 96 Pixels)

Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Digital Zoom
Flash
Photo Effects & Frames
Photo Quality Settings
Video Recorder
Video Player (MPEG4, H.263)
Video Telephony
Video Streaming
Wallpapers
Screensavers
Photo Caller ID

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

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA)
Polyphonic Ringtones (64 Voices)
MP3 Ringtones
Handsfree Speakerphone
Voice Recorder
Vibration Alert

Entertainment
Embedded Java™ Games
Downloadable Java™ Games
Organiser
Phonebook
Clock
Worldtime
Alarm
Converter
Calculator
Calendar
Scheduler
To Do List
Call Timer
Call Diverting, Barring & Waiting
Mobile Printing
Document Viewer

Connectivity
Bluetooth®
USB
GPRS
3G

Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
UMTS

Internet
WAP 2.0

Memory & Talk Time
30 Mbytes Memory Plus MicroSD™ Memory Card
4 Hours Talk Time
275 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
93 g
91 x 47 x 23 mm



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Reviewer: Maricel Thomas - Caernarfon, UK
Date: 11th Sep 2008

I really like this phone I had this phone nearly four years now it's perfect there's no problem at all but it's so sad my son broke it so I need to buy another.

Design
70%
Usability
65%
Features
60%

Reviewer: Hm - UK
Date: 18th May 2008

I think this phone is great, can use it quickly & efficiently. Had it for about 2 years, probably going to buy a new one soon so some features that have stopped working on my ZV40 will work again!

Bad points.
- When taking a photo with the rotating camera (which is really cool), you have to press the up arrow on the side to flip it the right way round, or the down arrow to flip the image side to side.
- No flash on the camera, photos can be dark & or blurred.
- Camera takes picture about 3 seconds after the button is pressed, you have to make sure the shutter sound is on so people know when they can move again!
- My Bluetooth stopped finding devices about 2 years after I had purchased the phone.
- It takes ages to turn on, quite a few intros, & if you have a password like I do to turn the phone on, it takes about 15 seconds to get to the place where you enter your password.
- Can sometimes take a long time to find a signal.
- I found there is not enough memory (even with the memory card in) to store a lot of songs & pictures!

Good Points.
- Video calling! Also handy with the rotating camera to take photos of yourself or with your mates, & be able to see what you look like.
- Downloadable games, ringtones, pictures, videos, music etc.
- Has alarms to wake you up or remind you of important appointments.
- Easy to find contacts by typing name/first few letters in contact book.
- Email, picture & voice messaging.
- Bluetooth (when it's working, it may just be my phone that goes a bit funny! )
- Memory card for extra memory
- Easy to write texts etc.
- Stores birthdays & other events.
- Voice recorder!
- Great quality main screen & cover screen, full colour.

Hope this review is helpful. It's a great phone, hopefully I'll be getting an upgrade soon, but if you have a busy schedule & don't need a lot of pictures or music on your phone, this one is perfect. Well, it does store loads of pictures, but not with lots of sounds & songs as well, like mine!

Have fun buying your phone :).

Design
90%
Usability
85%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Blee Blaa - UK
Date: 25th Apr 2008

I love it, Samsungs are always really easy to use & it even gives you the option to put passwords on your text messages & pictures etc. The only thing I don't like it the camera because if you want to use it in its maximum quality, it takes 10 seconds to take the photo (not joking! ) So if you want to take a picture of friends, then you can't because they get bored. I don't mind though because I have a digital camera. Video camera however is really good. THIS IS A VERY GOOD PHONE!

Design
90%
Usability
85%
Features
70%

Reviewer: Sam - Ireland
Date: 26th Jan 2008

This is a very good phone & highly recommended to everyone. I have had it for about a year & I am still in love with it. It's a phone for business & pleasure. This phone didn't get the credit it deserves in my opinion.

Design
90%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Tracey - Cumnock, Ayrshire, UK
Date: 13th Dec 2007

Top marks from me for this phone! Never want to change my phone again now as it's got everything I want on it. Me & my partner both have one in the grey colour & have had it for over a year now. Love the features especially the MP3 player, the 3G capabilities & the design. Pity it can't take any memory card bigger than the 64GB card that comes in the box. Other than that, it's fantastic! Certainly the best phone I have ever had & my partner says the same.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Nancy Cuschieri - Malta
Date: 3rd Nov 2007

I really like the design & its pinkish colour but I am a little disappointed for not having a radio FM included in its features. The photos are pretty good if taken in daylight but blurred if taken in the dark or if the subject is moving so it would have been much better if it consisted a flash. All in all it's a good phone & I recommend it.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Grace - UK
Date: 26th Sep 2007

I love this phone, very easy to use, great features & functions. The camera could be better (a flash would be useful!) & it would be nice if the front screen could stay on but those are really moot points. If you love Samsung phones then I don't think you can go wrong with this.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Scott - UK
Date: 2nd May 2007

I think that this phone is brilliant & well worth the money. It could be better though if it had a better camera & if the screen on the front was a little bit better & didn't always turn off, but apart from that the phone is BRILLIANT !

If you are looking for a deal go to the Woolworths, Buy this phone & you will be happy!

Design
85%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Husaam - UK
Date: 10th Mar 2007

Does it have java?

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Marco - Italy
Date: 8th Feb 2007

A beautiful, small and manageable mobile.

Design
90%
Usability
95%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Nicky - UK
Date: 30th Jan 2007

VERY disappointed WITH THIS PHONE HAVE JUST SENT IT BACK. UNLIKE PREVIOUS SAMSUNGS, the COVER SCREEN GOES OFF AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the PHONE WHICH IS VERY ANNOYING IF YOU JUST WANT TO CHECK the TIME YOU HAVE TO OPEN the PHONE. ALSO the CAMERA ISNT VERY GOOD I have 2 SMALL CHILDREN & THEY don't STAY STILL ENOUGH TO GET A CLEAR PICTURE EVERY ONE TAKEN WAS BLURRED. THERE ISNT A FLASH EITHER SO UNLESS IT'S BRIGHT ALL the PICTURES ARE DULL.APART FROM THAT the REST OF the PHONES FINE

Design
90%
Usability
50%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Tim - Bath, UK
Date: 26th Jan 2007

The ZV40 is OK, but not the best phone I have had.

Design
90%
Usability
80%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Husaam - UK
Date: 6th Jan 2007

I just got this phone & have hardly used it but can already see the quality of this phone. Just looking at it makes me smile. It's the best phone ever!

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: July - Naas, Ireland
Date: 25th Dec 2006

This phone is great, the screen nice & clear. Texting I love it. Camera awesome * (recording). Video calling brilliant.

Don't mind what the others say JUST GET IT ;) xxx

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Mags - UK
Date: 15th Nov 2006

I love this phone - just received it today. The colour great, screen so clear. I've always had a Nokia phone & was a bit wary to change. But this is so easy to use. No problems - I didn't read the manual for ages. The only thing that bugs me - when the phone is closed - the front screen only stays on for 5 seconds. Maybe I am doing something wrong. But I would definitely recommend IT.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Charlie Benlon - UK
Date: 28th Oct 2006

I'M GETTING THIS phone AT THE WEEKEND, & FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD: ITS A PRETTY MINTAGE phone! THANKS

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Caroline - Devon, UK
Date: 25th Oct 2006

Got this phone today as an upgrade; didn't know what to expect as I have always had a Nokia in the past - the last one being a 6230i which I love! Have to say I am very impressed with the Samsung ZV40; relatively easy to use, stylish to look at (I've chosen 'girly' pink!) & has everything I want/need. My only gripe is that it seems quite a lengthy process to send a text message. However, overall, I would recommend it...

Design
85%
Usability
85%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Scott Shearer - UK
Date: 24th Oct 2006

This phone is absolutely rubbish & brakes well easily, don't buy it!

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
5%

Reviewer: Carl Horton - UK
Date: 13th Aug 2006

My girlfriend has the Samsung ZV40 & she thinks it great. Its pink & has a few good 3G features that excite her like video telephony & streaming but that is where it ends. Like I said she loves it & I hate it, we call it the MARMITE phone as you either love it or hate it.

Design
50%
Usability
60%
Features
60%

Reviewer: Ruby Roo - Devon, UK
Date:
10th Aug 2006

Samsung I love you, ZV40 is the coolest fone ever. The colour is cute, the design is beautiful, camera is good fun, video calls are a laugh, video streaming ok but cant' see the whole picture which is a little annoying, MMS love it, Bluetooth works brill & I am a happy fone owner.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Brad - Reading -UK
Date:
8th Aug 2006

Looking for a phone for my 10 year old daughter & this will do the trick nicely. Birthday present done. Thanks for the info & advise.

Design
85%
Usability
85%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Lucy - UK
Date:
8th Aug 2006

I've had this phone for a week now but all my buds the GG's (Gorgeous Gals) want it now. I love the colour & shape of this phone, there is quite a few pink lady lady phones out at the moment but this one has the best colour of pink & the best features. Sending MMS & email all the time & nervous to see my first bill. The GG's are wanting to get this phone soon & I hope they get it, they will love it like I do.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

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