Samsung B130 Review

Users who are after a good, basic handset will appreciate the compactness and simplicity of the Samsung B130.

The Samsung B130 offers design flexibility to match your preferences and personality. It's almost like you are designing your own phone. 40 polyphonic ring tones are readily available, or you can choose to use an MP3 instead. The phone’s two-tone colouring is also eye-catching.

The Samsung B130 is slim and the compact dimensions of 104 x 43.5 x 16mm allow it to fit perfectly in your hand. The B130 also has a great grip and large buttons so it’s really to use. The 1.52 inch CSTN screen is big enough to display up to eight lines of text, games and graphics and its 65k colour gives bright, vivid images and fine resolution.

The Samsung B130’s speakerphone option allows conference calls, so you can share your conversation with several interlocutors at once. It also has a special speakerphone option that allows you to switch to hands-free mode without having to hold your mobile.

The Samsung B130 is great for text messaging. For emergency situations, SOS Messaging sends off an SMS to a pre-designated number so the recipient can promptly return your call. Alternatively, if the SIM card is changed without your authorisation, then Mobile Tracker will automatically transmit an SMS to a predetermined number.

Although, the B130 lacks a camera and Bluetooth, it is still a good basic phone. Above all, it is easy to use, compact and cheap making it great value for money.