Samsung SCH-U540
finger blocking antenna
Hi all. I'm looking to replace my VX8300 with the U540 based on its lightness. I have a few major concerns:
1. I've read that since the internal antenna is horizontally across the top of the phone, that if you hold the phone with your index finger over that area (as most people do), the reception will suffer. Is this true?
2. I plan to make only voice calls, 10-15 minutes per day. No texting, no mp3, no EVDO. How many days might I last? (my VX8300 lasts a week!)
3. Since the lock only applies to the mp3 buttons, can the camera and voice-dial buttons easily get activated accidentally in your pocket?
4. Is there 3-way calling? (or conference calling)
5. Phonescoop says the speakphone is only half-duplex! Is this a mistake?
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1. I've read that since the internal antenna is horizontally across the top of the phone, that if you hold the phone with your index finger over that area (as most people do), the reception will suffer. Is this true?
2. I plan to make only voice calls, 10-15 minutes per day. No texting, no mp3, no EVDO. How many days might I last? (my VX8300 lasts a week!)
3. Since the lock only applies to the mp3 buttons, can the camera and voice-dial buttons easily get activated accidentally in your pocket?
4. Is there 3-way calling? (or conference calling)
5. Phonescoop says the speakphone is only half-duplex! Is this a mistake?
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I have noticed a difference (negatively) when holding the phone where the antenna is on the back, the signal will get weaker but have yet to drop a call.
I have to charge mine every other day but I text all day pix/flix as well and use the mp3 player a little everyday. The battery is not bad considered the way I use it but I doubt you will get a week since it is a slim battery.
I use the leather case so it's not in my pocket but the camera button is easily pushed.
Yes there is 3 way calling
The phone is FULL duplex and you can answer it without flipping open by holding the voice button on the bottom right. It will automatically put the phone on speaker when you answer it this way as well.
Let me know if you have any other qu...
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I have to charge mine every other day but I text all day pix/flix as well and use the mp3 player a little everyday. The battery is not bad considered the way I use it but I doubt you will get a week since it is a slim battery.
I use the leather case so it's not in my pocket but the camera button is easily pushed.
Yes there is 3 way calling
The phone is FULL duplex and you can answer it without flipping open by holding the voice button on the bottom right. It will automatically put the phone on speaker when you answer it this way as well.
Let me know if you have any other qu...
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There was actually a sticker on that part of the phone when I got it that said not to put your finger there. It was honestly pretty funny.
Regardless, the size of the phone and the way the keypad is positioned are actually quite clever in that aspect, because your finger doesn't actually end up in that area when you're holding the phone normally.
This probably differs from person to person, so I'd recommend trying it out for yourself beforehand, of course, but it probably isn't an issue you need to worry about.
Regardless, the size of the phone and the way the keypad is positioned are actually quite clever in that aspect, because your finger doesn't actually end up in that area when you're holding the phone normally.
This probably differs from person to person, so I'd recommend trying it out for yourself beforehand, of course, but it probably isn't an issue you need to worry about.
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