The Samsung T429: A Feature Phone Ahead of Its Time
When it comes to mobile phones, Samsung is a brand that needs no introduction. Known for its innovative and top-performing devices, the company has consistently catered to the evolving needs of its customers. One such device that stood out in its time was the Samsung T429, released in September 2007.
With its sleek and modern design, the T429 was ahead of its time, weighing only 100g and measuring just 14.2mm in thickness. This compact and lightweight feature phone was the perfect choice for those who wanted a basic yet stylish device.
As a feature phone, the Samsung T429 ran on a simple operating system, making it user-friendly and easy to navigate. It also had a limited storage capacity of 3MB, but unfortunately, it did not come with a card slot for additional memory. However, this did not stop users from enjoying its features.
The T429 was a GSM device, supporting 2G bands of GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900. It also had GPRS class 10 technology, although it did not support EDGE. But despite these limitations, the T429 was a reliable device with good network connectivity.
In terms of looks, the Samsung T429 had a sleek and attractive body, measuring 99.6 x 49.2 x 14.2 mm (3.92 x 1.94 x 0.56 in), and weighing only 100g. It came with a mini-SIM card slot and a 2.0-inch TFT display with 65K colors, providing decent resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.
One standout feature of the Samsung T429 was its decent battery life. With a removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery, it could last up to 330 hours on standby and up to 6 hours of talk time. This made it a reliable device for those always on-the-go.
Moving on to its camera, the T429 came with a single VGA camera with autofocus. While it did not support video recording, the camera still proved to be useful for capturing basic moments and memories.
In terms of sound, the T429 had a loudspeaker and supported vibration, downloadable polyphonic, and MP3 ringtones. While it did not have a 3.5mm jack, it still provided decent audio quality.
Connectivity-wise, the T429 was limited. It did not have WLAN or positioning capabilities, but it did come with Bluetooth 2.0 and a USB port for data transfer.
Other notable features of the Samsung T429 included a phonebook with 500 entries and photocall, the ability to store up to 20 dialed, 20 received, and 20 missed calls, and an internal memory of 3MB. It also came with an MP3 player, video player, voice memo, organizer, world clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer. Users could also download games and access WAP 2.0/xHTML browser.
The Samsung T429 was available in two colors – black and blue – and had a SAR rating of 0.94 W/kg (head) and 0.69 W/kg (body). It was reasonably priced at around 60 EUR, making it an affordable choice for many.
Unfortunately, like all good things, the Samsung T429 was eventually discontinued. However, it still holds a special place in the hearts of many people who used it and enjoyed its simple yet reliable features. The T429 may be outdated now, but it will always be remembered as a feature phone ahead of its time.
