My motorola gave up on me after faithfully serving me for 1 year, phone these days weren't make to last, even if the hardware do last, the design will soon be phrase out and be replace with better and nicer phone.

In the past year, Samsung has built a strong reputation for featuring some of its slimmest handsets in its Ultra Edition series. The new Ultra Edition 8.4 (a.k.a. SGH-Z370) is no exception. Touted as the thinnest 3G phone in the world during its initial European launch in August 2006, the 8.4 improves upon the Ultra Edition 6.9 with several key enhancements, including 3G connectivity, dual cameras and an expansion card slot. The extra features do add slightly to the bulk of the handset, but frankly you'd be hard-pressed to find another phone that's as slim and feature-rich as the 8.4.

Ultra Edition 8.4, the mobile measures just 8.4mm. While it may not be as thin as its Ultra Edition 6.9 predecessor, we like that it feels a lot less flimsy. Combined with the solid build quality of the handset

Given a choice, we hope to see the 8.4 being introduced in more vibrant colors. Aesthetics-wise, Samsung adopts a plain-looking yet functional approach for the 8.4, with its design modeled closely after the 6.9. The phone follows a flat, wide footprint, with buttons and connectors on both sides. The microSD card expansion slot can be accessed from the right side and comes with a plastic cover to keep out the dust and dirt. The 1.9-inch landscape display makes it easier to read messages. Buttons on the keypad are generally well-spaced and large enough for comfortable typing. Compared with the 6.9, Samsung has added two extra keys on the 8.4 for video calls and quick function switch just above the call and end call buttons, respectively.

The center navigation button to access the Internet will take some getting used to as it is instinctively a menu button for many other phones. To enable 3G video calls, the 8.4 comes with a VGA camera right above the TFT screen and a 2-megapixel sensor on the rear. The back camera is aligned with a self-portrait mirror plate on a flat surface that juts out slightly from the rest of the back cover.

It's great for taking pictures as it is designed so your finger doesn't block the lens. This design, though, puts the glass at greater risk of being scratched. For such a thin phone with limited real estate, we're surprised that Samsung still manages to squeeze in a small hook for hanging phone straps and other dangly accessories.

As with all small phones, there's always a tradeoff. For the Ultra Edition 8.4, the shortcoming is with the small battery. On average, the cell lasted us for about two days based on moderate usage. This should suffice for most folks, but if you are a heavy user and plan to employ more of the 3G applications such as data transfer and video calls, one can reasonably expect the battery to run even shorter. Unfortunately, unlike the 6.9, the 8.4 will not come with an additional battery. So you may have to factor in the cost of an extra battery when purchasing this phone.

Anyway here's the SPECS!!

Triband
Networks
GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options
3G, EDGE, GPRS, Java, Bluetooth, USB
Ringtone options
MP3 ringtones
Calling Features
Video calls, Speakerphone
Phonebook capacity
1000-entry phonebook
Physical design
Form factor
Candy bar
Dimensions (W x D x H)
112 x 50 x 8.4 mm
Weight w/battery
71 g
Primary display type
TFT
Secondary display type
None
Secondary display resolution
x pixels
Interchangeable covers?
No
Available colours
Silver
General
LCD display size
1.9-inch; 220x176-pixel screen
Color LCD?
Yes
Primary Display Color
18 bit
Internal memory
20 MB
Expansion slot(s)
TransFlash / microSD
Included accessories
AC adapter, USB cable, wired handsfree headset, user manual and installation CD-ROM
Other Features
Document viewer; offline mode; uSearch
MMS?
Yes
Predictive text input?
Yes
Polyphonic?
Yes
Built-in vibrate alert?
Yes
Games
Java games
Multimedia
Built-in digital camera?
Yes
Maximum camera resolution
2 megapixels
Warranty
1 year