Samsung continues to provide more exciting and innovative phones which have converted may users to their side. The Samsung Exclaim SPH-M550 is a handsome phone which comes in a radical dual-slider shape. It may not be the first one to use the dual-slider phone feature but it has gained wide attention. The shape provides the user with a choice of using the alphanumeric keypad or QWERTY keyboard for easier navigation and texting.

The dual-slider Exclaim is somewhat large but still small enough to fit in your pocket. Quality and build is solid but a bit heavy. The phone comes in two candy colors, raspberry (red) and blueberry (blue).

The Samsung Exclaim maybe a bit wide but it uses the available real estate efficiently. Display comes with a big 2.6-inch screen. Phone display and viewing is at 262,000 colors which were vibrant and bright. Photos and graphics were amazingly crisp and sharp. Brightness levels and backlight timer could be adjusted according to taste. The menu interface is responsive and user friendly. The Exclaim makes quick work of navigating the phones different applications by adding some shortcut keys. Viewing images can however be difficult as the phone displays small fonts and icons.

Samsung Exclaim design and structure is solid with good navigation controls. Navigating options include the four way toggle, OK button at the center, two soft keys, Back Key, shortcut for speakerphone, and the Talk and End/power button. Other controls are raised except for the soft keys and the calling buttons. When the Exclaim is slide up, the alphanumeric keypad is displayed. Keys are flat but ridges surrounding the buttons give it a tactile feel for easy dialing. Aside from this, the key spacing is spacious, large and bright backlights which make typing at dark conditions easy.

You can compose your text messages with the keypad but most people today would like to maximize the QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard is accessed when the phone is turned to the left side and slid up. It has a very spacious design which is really nice. It feels comfortable and it makes typing easy and accurately. The alphabetic keys, numbers, and symbols share the space which is similar to other messaging handsets. Landscape view is enabled when the phone is placed to its side and when using the QWERTY keypad.

Conveniently located at the left side of the phone is the volume rocker. It is can easily be accessed and located during phone conversations. At the right side, you can locate the microSD slot, the camera shutter, and the micro USB port. The headset port is only 2.5 mm wide which is not compatible with the popular 3.5 mm headsets on Walkman phones. Adapters are needed if you want to use the 3.5 mm headsets. The camera and the self-portrait mirror can be located at the back panel of the phone.

The Samsung Exclaim gives you the option to store over 600 contacts with six phone number entries, e-mail address, IM (instant messaging) ID, URL, and notes. Caller ID can be paired with a photo and a polyphonic ringtone. Standard features include texting and multimedia messaging support, calculator, calendar, alarm clock, world clock, tip calculator, speakerphone, memo pad, stopwatch and speakerphone. In addition, the Exclaim offer Bluetooth with a stereo profile, voice dialing and commands, a voice memo recorder, IM (instant messaging), USB transfer and MSS storage.

Advanced options include integrated online applications such as the MySpace, NFL Mobile Live, Nascar, Facebook, Google maps, and YouTube. You can also add documents, news, and photos with Google services. The Exclaim also comes with application manager and simple multitasking that makes it easy to run applications in the background.

A wide range of multimedia files could be played. The Samsung Explain can play music in MP3, AAC, AAC+, and WMA formats. MP3 files however could not be used as ringtones.

The 2-megapixel camera comes in five different resolutions and three quality settings. There is also the self-timer function, 3x zoom, multishot, five color tones, five white-balance settings, shutter sounds and silent option, spot metering, and night mode. The editing options are the same with the camcorder. MMS clips are 10 seconds long but video recording with the camcorder feature is longer and depends on available memory space.

The Samsung Exclaim also comes with great connectivity features. Share videos and pictures, upload them, send them via Bluetooth or MMS, and using a printer through the PictBridge application. Advance options include, uploading photos and video clips directly to Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, MySpace, and Photobucket. However, it only has 586 MB shared memory so you cannot store that much unless you expand the microSD card which can handle up to 8 GB. The phone when first bought though only comes with a 512 MB card.

Screensavers and alert sounds can be customized or personalized. You can download additional ringtones and other options via the WAP 2.0 Web browser. The phone comes with great demo games. Buying the full versions is required for extended play.

The Samsung Exclaim only comes with dual band, so more or less it will not work on other countries. The call quality is not that impressive but it is good enough for normal conversations. Voice quality could be improved by increasing phone volume.

The Samsung Exclaim is a great addition to the long line of Samsung products in the market. It represents a fresh look for Samsung models. The dual slide form is not new but the addition of some good features makes it both attractive and functional. The only major shortcoming is that the phone comes in dual band and may not be available for use in all countries. Before purchasing this phone it is important that you check if the phone is supported by your local provider.

UPC	12
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung SGH-E250
Battery Type	Li - Ion
Battery Capacity	750 mAh
Battery Talk Time	5.00 hours
Standby Time	250 hours
GSM Bands	900/1800/1900
CDMA Bands	N/A
Operating System	N/A
OS Version	N/A
Processor	N/A
Memory	N/A
Unveiled on	N/A
Display Type	Color
Display Technology	TFT
Display Size	128 x 160 pixels
Display Colors	65 536
Display Physical Size	2.00 inches
Display Features	N/A
Additional Display Type	N/A
Additional Display Size	N/A
Additional Display Colors	N/A
Additional Display Physical Size	N/A
Multiple SIM Cards Support	N/A
Design Form Factor	Slider
Design of Antenna	Internal
Dimensions	3.93 x 1.96 x 0.55 (99,49,75 x 49,75 x 13,93 mm)
Weight	2.85 oz (80,60 g)
Global Roaming System	Yes
Accelerometer	N/A
GPS	N/A
TTY TDD Enabled	N/A
Camera and Video Camera Type	Built-in - Immobile
Camera and Video Camera Resolution	0.3 megapixels VGA
Camera and Video Camera Video Capture	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Flash	N/A
Camera and Video Camera Features	N/A
Camera and Video Camera More	Digital zoom, Multi shot, Effects, Self-timer
Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols	N/A
Camera and Video Video Playback Features	N/A
Connectivity Data More	GPRS/EDGE
Data Max Speed	N/A
Internet Browsing Protocols	WAP 2.0
Internet Browsing Features	N/A
Infrared Port	N/A
Bluetooth Version	2.0
Bluetooth Profiles	Headset (HSP)/Handsfree (HFP)/Dial-up networking (DUN)/File Transfer (FTP)/Object Push (OPP)/Generic Access (GAP)/Serial Port (SPP)/Service Discovery Application (SDAP)/Basic Printing (BPP)/Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP)/Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)/Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Features	N/A
Wireless LAN Type	N/A
USB Type	N/A
USB Version	N/A
Proprietory	N/A
SyncML	N/A
Computer Synchronization	Yes
HeadSet Jack 2 5mm	N/A
Head Jack 3 5mm	N/A
TV Out	N/A
External Antenna	N/A
Pop Port	N/A
Full Keyboard	N/A
Touch Screen	N/A
Side Keys Left	Volume keys
Side Keys Right	N/A
Predictive Text Input Support	N/A
Predictive Text Input Type	T9
Memory Expansion Slot Type	microSD
Memory Built in	7.6 MB
Message Text Send Receive	Yes
Message EMS	Yes
Message MMS	Yes
Message Instant Messaging More	N/A
Message Instant Messaging Services	N/A
Message E mail Protocols	IMAP/POP3/SMTP
Message E mail Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols	MP3, AAC, AAC+
Music AND Audio Music Player Features	Music player
Music AND Audio Radio	FM Radio
Music AND Audio FM Transmitter	N/A
Voice Dialing	N/A
Voice Commands	N/A
Voice Recording	Yes
Voice Speaker	Yes
Voice VoIP	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Head	0.48
Regulatory Approval SAR Body	0.54
Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in	1900 MHz
Polyphonic Rings Voices	N/A
Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features	MP3 ringtones
Vibration Alert	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Calculator	Yes
TO DO	N/A
Stopwatch	Yes
Flashlight	N/A
Organizer Other	World Clock, Timer, Memo, Converter
Document Viewer Support	N/A
Document Viewer Supported formats	N/A
Book Features	Caller groups supported
Book Capacity	1000
Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact	Yes
Book Picture ID	Yes
Book Ring ID	Yes
Personalization Faceplates	N/A
Personalization Profiles	Yes
Games	Yes plus JAVA downloadable
JAVA Profile	Midp 2.0
JAVA Configuration	N/A
Wireless LAN Support	N/A
Messaging E mail More	N/A
Software JAVA Support	N/A
Connectivity Internet Browsing Support	N/A
Connectivity Bluetooth Support	N/A
Connectivity USB More	Yes
Battery Talk time 3G	N/A
Battery Stand by time 3G	N/A
Battery Video call time	N/A
Battery Music playback	N/A
Battery Video playback	N/A
Battery Gaming	N/A
Battery GPS usage	N/A

Express yourself and stay connected on the go with the all new Samsung Exclaim. The Samsung Exclaim features Sprint One® Click, which gives you instant access to your favorite social networking sites so you never have to miss out on updating your MySpace page or accepting new friend requests on Facebook. The Exclaim’s unique, dual slider design and full QWERTY keyboard makes messaging faster than before so you can easily email, IM or send texts to your family and friends in a flash. The Samsung Exclaim will be Sprint’s best social networking device to date, providing a desktop-like experience, making it easier to stay in touch, upload and share photos, and check your status on your favorite social networking sites. Some of the key features of the Samsung Exclaim include Instant Access to social sites like Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, and many more. (Internet/Data plan is required) The Samsung Exclaim features a dual slider design with a 12-key system when slid vertically and a Full QWERTY keyboard when slid horizontally. The Exclaim also has a 2 megapixel camera/camcorder with improved video capture and upload ability. With all those great features and more, you will need a place to store all that memory. Lucky for you, the Exclaim supports up to a 32GB microSD memory Card (sold separately). The brand new Samsung Exclaim is the phone to have if you are a social networking fiend that is always on the go.