Mobile Quest

With the ubiquity of devices, consumers are looking for ways to differentiate themselves. Much of the appeal of the Motorola RAZR was its design, released when most people were still using Nokia designed candy bars.

By creating the SGH-D807, Samsung put a spin on the RAZR. Rather than the clamshell design, the D807 is slim, and boasts numerous appealing features.

The Samsung D807 offers a high resolution LCD, integrated camera and MP3 player, and Bluetooth. An external microSD memory slot enables users to take advantage of multimedia capabilities.

Placing primary focus on design, Samsung has created a futuristic slider that turns heads. The D807 has a matte black housing with chrome accents.

The D807 measures 97 x 52 x 15 mm - rather thin, but not impressive in comparison to other recent devices.

The Samsung D807's most dramatic feature is its large screen. Offering exceptional resolution, the state-of-the-art LCD is the centerpiece of the D807.

The multi-function port for Headsets, Accessories, and the Charger can be found near the Volume Keys. But with an irregular connection port for the Headset, consumers will have to purchase special headphones.

Located on the other side, an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera is revealed when sliding open the D807. Capturing pictures up to 1280 x 1024 px in resolution, the D807 provides quality photos, allowing consumers to leave the camera at home.

Easily opened, the spring-loaded slider reveals a recessed keypad. With the buttons connected, the smooth appearance is a beautiful element, but is rather difficult to type on.

Overall, the D807's obvious appeal is its sleek look with a vibrant LCD set off by the black finish and chrome trim. Similar in dimensions to the RAZR, the D807 is as compact as any of the latest phones on the market, fitting in any pocket.

The Samsung SGH-D807 comes with a Standard 800 Battery and User Manual.

Compared to the market, the D807 is in the middle of the pack. Falling short of the latest state-of-the-art phones that feature 2.0- and 3.2-megapixel cameras, the D807 is nonetheless a significant improvement over the old 0.3-megapixel VGA cameras.

Located on the reverse side of the screen, the camera is revealed when the D807 is slid up. Easily controlled using the center select button, directional arrows adjust the Brightness Level and Digital Zoom. The brightness adjustment compensates for low light conditions.

Other features found on the phone include a Self-Timer, Quality, Effects, and Frames. More advanced options include Multi-Shot and Mosaic Shot.

In Camcorder Mode, videos can be captured in Normal Length or Limit for MMS. Shot at 176 x 144 px resolution, the video clips are choppy and remain a novelty feature.

The D807's 1.3-megapixel camera is solid as a replacement for the digital camera. It fares better than the older cameras but trails behind many camera phones that can be found on major carriers. The lack of a flash hurts it, but the filters and functions are useful and a nice bonus.