The Samsung Focus will be one of the first Windows Phone 7 devices to launch in the U.S. CNET takes a hands-on look at the sleek smartphone.
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The Samsung Focus is one of three Windows Phone 7 devices for AT&T. The other two are the LG Quantum and HTC Surround. The Focus will be available on November 8 for $199.99 with a two-year contract.
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Design
The Focus has a similar design to Samsung's Galaxy S Android phones. It has a brilliant 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen and a slim profile.
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Windows Phone keys
Microsoft requires that all hardware manufacturers put these three buttons on its Windows Phone 7 devices: back, Start, and search. However, each company can decide whether the buttons are physical keys, touch-sensitive, or a combination of both.
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Top view
The top of the device houses the 3.5mm headphone jack and Micro-USB port.
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Left side
The left side of the phone features a lone volume rocker.
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Camera
On back, you'll find the phone's 5-megapixel camera and LED flash.
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Picture quality
The Focus' camera took excellent photos with sharp image quality and vibrant colors.
