Multimedia support is decent enough, with a multimedia player that can cope with MP3, AAC and WMA audio plus others, and H.263, H.264 and MPEG4 video. There's no mention of support for WMV video so we guess it doesn't have it. There is a 3.5mm audio socket though, and the Monte supports stereo Bluetooth.
The built-in GPS supports Google Maps 3.0 and Google Latitude. Again, this is useful but just about every other handset we see at the moment can do the same thing.
All the usual software features are here such as a web browser and email client, and the S5620 also supports Exchange ActiveSync. Again, these features are hardly uncommon.
Tbe Samsung Monte, or Samsung GT-S5620 is a 3.5G GPS enabled touchscreen phone with WiFi. It is similar in specification to the B7300 (but without Windows) and the Blue Earth (but without a solar panel), meaning that the Monte fits into a very small gap in Samsung's current product range.
The S5620 Monte does look quite stylish and interesting, but some of the other features can best be regarded as being mundane but useful. The 3" 240 x 400 pixel touchscreen display is a fairly standard TFT panel that is similar to many others on the market. On the back is a 3.2 megapixel camera with support for geo-tagging, which is again useful but not extraordinary.
This is a 3.5G device with maximum HSDPA download speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps, and the Monte also supports WiFi connectivity
The new Samsung Monte has now been released as a Pay As You Go phone, originally launched by Virgin Mobile on all of their pay monthly tariffs this new social networking focused Samsung phone can now be obtained without having to sign up to a contract deal.
The Samsung S5620 Monte on pay as you go is an ideal solution for anyone not able to get past the credit checks set by the networks for pay monthly deals, prepay phones can be bought without having to pass these checks and taking control of your expenditure is at the forefront of many peoples mind at this time. It also means that consumers can now buy the Samsung Monte as a gift, the lucky recipient can then register their new phone in their own name and top-up their calling credit when required.
The Samsung Monte also includes navigation features with GPS supported by Google Latitude, users will always know where they are and can keep their friends updated on their location at all times. With a Geo-tagging capability, users can imprint their photos with geographic tags to share their experiences with friends. Other connectivity features include optional anytime, anywhere Wi-Fi connectivity, Exchange ActiveSync for access to Outlook email accounts and Google Sync.
Samsung S5620 Monte is executed in a glossy case and awarded a number of multimedia functions. The device provides enhanced capabilities for working with social networks, offering advanced Internet users with a wide selection of predefined applications to work with many well-known services, including Facebook and MySpace. And coupled with widgets from Twitter, Bebo Widgets and uTalk, phone provides the opportunity to socialize with friends, family and colleagues in real time, virtually every possible way to date. In addition, thanks to built-in Samsung Monte accelerometer which automatically flips the image on the display when you turn the device, users can enjoy surfing the Internet.
GENERAL Announced 2010, February
Released 2010, March
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network WCDMA 900 / 2100
OS Samsung Proprietary
CPU
Dimensions/Volume 108.8 x 53.7 x 12.4 mm
Weight 92 g
Colors Black
DISPLAY Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 3.0"
Resolution WQVGA (240 x 400 pixels)
Properties Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
TouchWiz UI 2.0 Plus
Turn to mute
Smart unlock
MEMORY Phonebook 2000 entries, Photocall
Call records Yes
Internal 200 MB
Card slot MicroSD, up to 16GB
CAMERA Primary 3.2 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, Up to 4 x digital zoom
Secondary Yes, CIF
Video Yes, QVGA@15fps
Features Geo-tagging, smile detection
SOUND Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones, OMA DRM v1.0 FL, CD, SD, v2.0 w/ SW obfuscation, WMDRM
Speakerphone Yes, DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
MULTIMEDIA Audio player MP3/eAAC+/WMA player
Video player MP4/H.263/H.264 player
CONNECTIVITY GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
Infrared port No
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, Palringo IM
Browser Dolfin 1.5
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
TV-out
Audio jack Yes, 3.5 mm
PC sync ActiveSync
FEATURES Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
Games Yes + downloadable
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
Organizer and extras Calendar, Scheduler, To do list, Clock, Worldtime, Alarm, Converter, Calculator,
Memo book, Stop watch, T9, Voice memo & Voice mail
Social networking integration with live updates
Google Maps 3.0, Image editor
BATTERY Type Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
Stand-by Up to 760 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 9 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 4 h 50 min (3G)
