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Samsung Admire

The Samsung Admire offers the accessible design and functional feature set that you'd expect from a starter Android phone, but call quality wasn't up to our standards.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
Kent German
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The Admire barely differs from other basic Android phones. Yet, the rounded edges give it a bit of style.
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The 3.5-inch touch display is relatively bright and colorful, though it's not quite as sharp as some of the higher-end Android phones.
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The Admire is heavier than it looks, though the plastic skin feels rather flimsy.
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The virtual keyboard shows all the hallmarks of Gingerbread, including the improved cut-and-paste interface. You can use Swype for text input if you wish.
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The sides of the trim Admire have a textured pattern for easy gripping.
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The camera lens and single speaker sit on the rear side of the Admire.

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