Introduction
Samsung, like other manufacturers, is trying to create music phones that are more user friendly. The new Samsung Beat isn’t as physically robust or as musically pleasing as other recent phones, but the light weight, easy music transfer and low price definitely make it a contender.

The Samsung Beat is a solid device, but the more sophisticated music phones out there make it seem clunky.

by SL on September 5, 2008:
“Totally agree with Steve over the Battery life. Last less than 2 days, specs says 10 days on Standby. I use less than 10 minutes per day and don't use MP3 player. Return to TMobile twice and they refuse to exchange for different model. Nice phone with crappy...” More...