While the Samsung FlipShot’s 3-megapixel camera and rotating screen haven’t changed much since the previous model, the SCH-a990, this camera phone is packed with GPS functionality, a media player, and a unique user interface. And at $199, it costs less, too. The rotating design isn’t for everyone, and the shutter speed is sluggish, but the FlipShot is still a good choice for clamshell fans looking to ditch their GPS, MP3 player, and camera in exchange for a single device.
FlipShot Design
At first glance, the FlipShot looks just like any run-of-the-mill clamshell. Our unit was brushed-metal red with silver accents (available at Best Buy; the phone is available only in black through Verizon Wireless), and the back side houses a lens and flash for the digital camera. The coolest part of the phone is the upper half, which rotates 180 degrees to switch the device into camera-shooting mode.
FlipShot by Samsung (SCH-U900) Review by LAPTOP Magazine