14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile manufacturer Samsung has announced the release of two new entry-level handsets, both coming in a clamshell form factor, the C250 and C260. The two phones were designed to appeal to the non-pretentious user that still wants a stylish design and some of the basic features, all packed into a device with a more affordable price tag.
Most of all targeting younger users, they both come with text messaging, wap access and 65k color screens with 128 x 128 (C250) and 128 x 160 (C260) pixel resolutions. The C260's feature list includes dual-band GSM 900/1800 Mhz, GPRS class 10, 16-tones polyphony, speakerphone and voice recorder. It measures 88 x 45 x 19.8 mm and weighs 74 grams. Comparing to the C250, it also provides its users with the possibility to share images through MMS.
The C250 comes with pretty much the same features, except its users will also get a stereo FM-Radio to listen to their favorite Radio stations. It measures just about 86.2 x 42.5 x 19.4 mm and weighs 73.5 grams so it's slightly smaller than its brother. For the users that don't need all the advanced functionality most of today's mobile phones bring, the C250 and C260 would be a pretty good choice, blending ease of use with functionality and stylish looks.
The two handsets also sport a decent battery life, on a single charge lasting for up to 3 hours of talk time or 350 hours on standby. Samsung's C250 and C260 will become available in shops during April, with a price of around $100 for the C250 and $90 for the C260.