I recently bought a new mobile phone, my old one (a Nokia 3410) getting tired of living (especially the battery). All I want from a phone is to be able to phone… So I didn’t look after a 3Mpixels camera able to play mp3’s while getting oriented by GPS…and oh yes, secondarily equiped with a phone functionnality. No, I looked after a simple GSM! That conducted me to hesitate between the Nokia 6060 and the Samsung X160. You’re right, the mobile on the picture is a Samsung, so that is one I chose! At first I was decided to go for a Nokia, as I’m used to their simple interface. I’ve ever tried a Sony Ericsson and I was really disappointed. But on the other side, that nokia is rather big and heavy and has an external antenna. And from what I know about Samsung, they made good phones too… So after not so much hesitation, I bought that little and light Samsung phone.

After using it for two weeks, here are my impressions: regarding the design and the usability, it’s a nice light phone that fits good in the hand while calling. Once closed it doesn’t take any place in the pocket. The screen is quite big and bright, displaying nice colors. The interface is really user friendly, with the possibility to configure shortcuts (SMS, Vocal Memo, calendar, to do list, … ). The vocal memo function and the to do list are really a pratical add-on for my short memory.

There are some drawbacks though. The available ring tones make you wish that no one will call you while in public: the choice is rather limited, and I’m really thinking about buying an acceptable one online. I also regret the “vibration+melody” ring type: the melody is active only after the third ring…I already missed some calls! Regarding the alarm functionnality, you have to leave the mobile on if you don’t want to miss your train!!! The alarm is deactivated when the mobile is off, what is really stupid if you want my opinion. Finally, if you are a game addict, don’t buy that phone: there is only one bowling game available. I guess you’ll have to download some if you want to spend your time playing…

In summary, I’m quite happy with that phone, and I will see in the long run if I’ll go for a Samsung again when this one is dead, or if I’ll turn back to Nokia.