Samsung B229

Overview

Budget Samsung Phone

Overview of Samsung B229

Released in December 2011, the Samsung B229 is a simple cell phone with simple features. It features a long battery life and beautiful aesthetics.

Samsung B229 Design and Build Quality

Samsung B229 is a bar phone weighing 72 grams. It is a very handy phone as it measures only 108 by 44.38 by 14.2 millimetres.

User Interface and Comfort to Use Samsung B229

For a fine viewing experience, the Samsung B229 comes with a 1.52-inch screen that has a resolution of 128 by 128 pixels. It also has a 3 by 4, navigation-key multi-tap keypad for those who are used to conventional phones.

Telephony and Phonebook

Even with a limited user memory of 450 KB, the Samsung B229 is able to store up to 1000 contacts.

Messaging and Emails

Only SMS, which you can generate easily through its predictive text input, can be sent through the Samsung B229. You can also send your contacts in the form of a text message. You can save a total of 200 text messages, and a couple more depending on your SIM card, in this mobile phone.

Gallery, Photo Viewer and Video Player

The Samsung B229 has a photo gallery, but it only contains the image selections for the embedded wallpaper.

Samsung B229 Music Player and FM Radio

The Samsung B229 does not feature a radio, FM recorder or music player.

Samsung B229 Camera and Image Quality

The Samsung B229 lacks a still camera feature.

Video Camera and Video Quality

Without a camera, this phone lacks video recording capacity as well.

Samsung B229 Connectivity Options

This phone does not have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or HDMI connection. However, you can transfer all your files with the use of its USB port. You can also utilize the PC sync option, available at www.samsung.com.

Organiser and Other Utility Tools

The organizational programs for this phone are as follows: scheduler, calendar, clock, alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, world time, calculator and memo book, to name a few.

Samsung B229 Web Browser and Applications

The Samsung B229 does not have a web browser.

Google Maps and GPS

There is no GPS or Google Maps feature for this phone. However, it features a mobile tracker so you can locate it every time you need to through SMS.

Distinctive Features of Samsung B229

This phone features a converter program for basic measurements; there is also a currency converter installed as well. As for its battery life, it can last up to 6.5 hours’ worth of talk time, and it can stay on for 30 days at standby mode.

Value for Money

As one of the cheapest phones in the market at an average retail price of Rs. 1000 (approx., may vary), Samsung B229 is the ideal phone for those who are just looking for a phone for communication and nothing more.

Verdict

With its basic features and simple controls, Samsung B229 is a cheap alternative for those who just want to call and send text messages. If you are looking for an affordable phone – and not a lot of added or optional features, then this phone is what you need.