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The recent MWC in Barcelona saw the unveiling of any number of interesting and impressive smartphones and devices from the top players in the industry, and Samsung were no exception, revealing a wide-range of fascinating devices – some of which that may have gone more unnoticed that others. This was, to many, what happened to one of Samsung’s newest creations – the E2370, a new entry-level phone that the Korean giant introduced at the Barcelona expo.
The E2370 comes without all of the shining lights and jangling bells of many of the smartphones seen at the conference and opts instead for a more basic and rustic appearance, with none of the dual on-screen touch-pad and slide-out QWERTY keyboards seen in many of the high-end devices. Despite many users’ preferences for high-end impressive specs it is highly likely that this new device will richly appeal perhaps to older users looking for a decent performer, unencumbered by the other features that they simply wouldn’t ever use.
The E2370’s standout point is its appearance: it comes complete with a striking rubber body that makes it largely shock-resistant – excellent news for those that require an incredibly durable phone. This means that there will be no problem if you drop it on a reasonably hard surface, unlike the other high-end devices that would be left scattered in pieces all over the place in many cases. It more that lives up to its durable image, and also not looking like a high-end device may even help not attract the unwanted attention of those looking to unlawfully deprive you of its services.
The device itself has been promoted by Samsung as a more rustic and straightforward version of the B2100 Explorer. Many in the industry have predicted that despite the fact that no end selling price has yet been announced for the E2370 it is unlikely to carry too weighty a tag, again in keeping with its appeal to more entry-level users. The device is fully IO54 certified and features a non-imposing 1.77-inch display as well as a microSD card slot that affords users the luxury of being able to ramp up the device’s memory storage capacity should they so desire.
Interestingly there is even a VGA camera on the device, which is something of a surprise in an entry-level device. This will doubtless further enhance its appeal at this end of the market, although the captured picture quality is not that great. Many feel that Samsung instead might have been better served users by opting for a lower resolution megapixel camera instead. Still, it is a good addition for a lower-end device, and entry-level users are sure to like having the facility.
AS far as connectivity is concerned the Samsung E2370 supports the GSM Dual-Band network, which allows it to be fully operational in the Asian and European markets. There is, however, no 3G support, although GSM 900/1800 is supported to allow overall connectivity to be decent – especially given the overall specs. There is also no capacity for Wi-Fi, although users can transfer data to and from the device wirelessly through the integral Bluetooth capability.
To look at it the E2370 appears to be a tough and rugged device, yet it somehow retains an air of charm with its eye-catching combinations. One nice feature is the orange keypad which affords it a feel of some exclusivity, a good touch on an entry-level phone as well.
The phone is also quite easy to hold and carry, with its dimensions of 112×49x19mm. Its internal memory is also pretty well in keeping with its entry-level status, and is capable of holding a maximum of 1,000 contacts in the device’s phone book. This capacity can, however, be upgraded via the integral MicroSD TransFlash slot. The music player is also functionally decent, with an ability to play MP3, WMA eAAC and MP4 files.
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