With its eco-friendly design and spiffy solar panels, the Samsung Blue Earth is more than just a gimmick; it's also an appealing cell phone with character.
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).
The Blue Earth's royal blue color and pebblelike shape give it instant appeal.
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Samsung Blue Earth
The display is bright, but rather small for the TouchWiz interface. Three touch controls sit at the bottom of the display while three physical controls rest below them.
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Samsung Blue Earth
The Blue Earth's solar panels sit prominently on the rear battery cover.
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Samsung Blue Earth
On its right spine you'll find the Blue Earth's camera shutter/screen locking key and the Micro-USB port.
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Samsung Blue Earth
The Blue Earth's phone dialer interface is similar to that on other Samsung touch-screen phones. Unfortunately, there is no alphabetical keyboard.
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Samsung Blue Earth
The Blue Earth's main menu features three pages of icons.
