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Review: Samsung u550

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Mar 24, 2008, 1:09 PM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Mar 27, 2008, 10:39 PM

The u550 is the latest mid-range clamshell phone from Samsung for Verizon Wireless. Find out its strengths and weaknesses in our full review. With video tour.

The Samsung U550 is the Korean phone maker's latest clamshell for Verizon Wireless. It's a mid-range phone that covers most bases, but is no home run. What prevents it from scoring is its somewhat bland styling, and lack of any defining features. Still, it's a workhorse of a phone, and performs the essentials with ease.

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About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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Samsung SCH-U550

2.1" display 176 x 220 pixels
800 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot

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Number1repairGuy

Mar 27, 2008, 5:32 PM

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