I
have had a Samsung Optimus for approximately two years. It is powered by Android and runs on a 3G
network. My Optimus allows me to do all
things an average college kid wishes to do. I can check Facebook, update
Twitter, surf the internet, and call/text individuals. The Optimus is, in my opinion, one of the
best Android operated phones.
The Optimus is very lightweight
which makes it easier to transport. The
sleek, thin design with the large screen makes it simple to hold and view
material on the phone. It is equipped
with WIFI, so if the 3G network is operating slowly, you can switch to an
available network and still surf the web with ease. The Optimus has a pre-installed GPS for no
extra charge. The GPS gives you turn by
turn directions and even displays Google Maps upon request. For entertainment,
Google’s Play Store app is also
pre-installed, which gives access to hundreds of apps, with the most recent
being “Temple Run” – a game made popular by Apple.
A phone similar to the Optimus is
the Samsung Intercept. Unlike the Optimus,
the Intercept is bulky and heavy. Many
of the apps that are pre-installed on the Optimus are also available on the
Intercept. The major differences between
the Optimus and Intercept are speed and functionality. There is a delay on the Intercept. It takes double the time to download apps
than with the Optimus. If forced to do
more than one task at a time, the Intercept will freeze and forceclose.
When shopping for cell phones, people
need to keep in mind what function the phone will serve for them. I use my Optimus for an alarm clock, an mp3
player, an organizer, and a
