Samsung Gem review: Edgy personality in a basic Froyo phone
It's not often we stumble across a smartphone with both personality and a phenomenal price. Despite some mostly minor drawbacks, the Gem has the makings of a great entry-level Android phone.
Does it have Samsung's signature high-polish glossy body? Of course! But the
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We're pleased that Samsung left its custom TouchWiz interface off this model, giving us the default (some would call it "pure") Android experience.
The specs are typical for a budget Android handset, which amounts to good value at only $30 for the smartphone. Since many messaging phones cost more than that and bring you less, the Gem joins the
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