Photos: Samsung Renown
The Samsung Renown has solid call and photo quality, and it offers Verizon customers true world phone support. Yet, its poor streaming video quality keeps it from being a great all-around multimedia device.
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).
A signature Samsung
The Renown bears all the hallmarks of a 3G Samsung flip phone.
Chocolate brown
We like the Renown's color scheme. Yet, the external display is rather small and the glossy skin attracts smudges.
From behind
The Renown has a single speaker on its back cover.
Power and sound
The Renown's volume rocker and charger port sit in its left spine.
Take control
The Renown's navigation array and keypad have a easy-to-use design.
Take it out
Even with plastic skin, the Renown has a solid feel.
Take it away
The slim Renown is easily portable.
Picture time
The Renown's camera lacks a flash and a self-portrait mirror.
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