Samsung Jet S8000 review

With other features such as Bluetooth, GPS and an FM radio, there’s really not a lot that the Jet can’t handle. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that the whizz band interface is still clunky compared to the liked of Android and iPhone OS and the downloadable widgets are really no match for true applications – limiting the phones potential.

One advantage of not running a true OS is that it does benefit battery life over something like the iPhone - it lasted comfortably into a second day with medium use during our tests, with exchange email, some calls and web browsing but it won't go for days without a boost.

In essence, compared to true smartphones such as the HTC Magic and of course the iPhone, it really comes across as something of a toy. Its media playback abilities are its standout features, and support for Exchange is a real plus - though in use, it's not as advanced as an iPhone. Of course there is the fact that it is available for less than iPhone on a monthly contract (free at £25 a month), but this is a prosumer phone at best, and as a serious business tool it can’t really be taken seriously.