Helio Mysto Video
Helio Mysto Video Transcript
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>> I'm Nicole Lee, Associate editor for CNET.com and this is the Helio Mysto. This is essentially the CDMA version of the Samsung U600. This is as you can see a very slim, very skinny slider phone. The interesting thing about the Helio is still like the U600 is that it has touch sensitive navigation keys. These four buttons are all touch sensitive. The middle circular toggle isn't. So, that's at least one positive with the navigation controls. As far as the keypad, it's also very slim and very flat to the surface. So, we definitely wouldn't recommend dialing by feel. We found texting to be a little difficult because it is so flat and it is a little hard to press. So, as far as features go, there is 2.0-megapixel camera. There's a built-in GPS. There's EV-DO. There's all the typical of Helio features, you know there's Helio Music, you can download music over the air. It's a one-click search access for Wikipedia and Amazon. There's a built-in GPS applications like Garmin Mobil, Google Maps for mobile. So, Helio Mysto has a ton of features. A very slim skinny fashioned for design. We just weren't crazy with the flat keypad and the touch sensitive keys. My name is Nicole Lee and this has been the Helio Mysto. ^M00:01:14 [ Music ]
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Helio Mysto Review
The good: The Helio Mysto has a really slim profile with a generous feature set that includes built-in GPS, EV-DO, a 2-megapixel camera, direct media uploads to Flickr and YouTube, a music player with access to Helio's online music store, robust messaging options, a full HTML browser, and more. It also has a gorgeous 2.2-inch display.
The bad: The Helio Mysto has touch-sensitive navigation controls that are difficult to get used to, a flat keypad, and an ill-placed End/Power key. Its microSD card slot is inconveniently located behind the battery cover, and sound quality was average.
The bottom line: Though we weren't keen on the Helio Mysto's touchy controls and call quality, we were impressed with its healthy array of features.
Helio Mysto Specs
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: HELIOMYSTOBLU
- Product Basic Spec
