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Samsung Chrono 2 (pictures)

Though its design and feature set are from another decade, the Samsung Chrono 2 succeeds at what a phone should do.

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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Hello 2004? The Samsung Chrono has an exceedingly simple retro design.
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The color external display is just 1.3 inches, but it shows all the information you need.
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When the backlighting is off, though, the display disappears. Just above is the lens for the 1.3-megapixel camera.
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The flat navigation array and keypad are spacious, but you can't dial by feel.
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Over on the Chrono 2's left side you'll find a volume rocker and a Micro-USB charger port.
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And on the right side are a camera shutter button and 3.5mm headset jack.
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I liked the textured battery cover. The Chrono 2's skin is plastic, but the hinge is sturdy.

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