Allview Guld S2 Dual SIM, a pleasant surprise

Allview Guld S2 Dual SIM, a pleasant surprise

Dual-SIM phone from China that we tested in the past have proven quite problematic, so I was quite reserved in their recommended. The last model came from editorial, Allview S2 Guld, but pleasantly surprised me by quality design, good autonomy and excellent sound playback. On the other hand, I met a few bugs that can still be solved in one way or another. Balancing the ups and downs, I feel that this dual-SIM worth the money, indicating that there is market and cheaper models which could equally well represent an inspired choice.

Appreciably Design

Classic candy-bar design has never touched the issue in relation to that of “shell” or slider, but was almost always more durable. Allview S2 is solid and gives the impression Guld product endurance over time.

Navigation pad and soft keys are well spaced, and the alphanumeric keyboard has dimensions appropriate for those with thick fingers. At the bottom we see the standard connection interfaces (miniUSB and 3.5 mm jack), and noting the camera lens back and external speaker.

Sides are crossed by a thick metal line, silver. All metal is hiding under the battery cover, slot cards and SIM cards for two places. The latter are located one above the other, and to remove the card from underneath one must first put on the bottom.

If we were to him censorious, it would be no volume keys on the side. During the talks or when listening to music using directional pad, respectively * and # keys.

Quality audio for Walkman

I watched the news with skepticism as the phone has a Yamaha sound processor, but the practical test revealed a surprise: Excellent sound quality comparable to a Walkman or other portable player top category. Headphones in the package are also very good, but if you can claim higher choose any model you want wireless (with 3.5 mm jack) or Bluetooth stereo headphones.

Software support is the highest level, but advanced enough as to be happy: You have an equalizer with several presets, fast and different modes (normal, repeat, shuffle). Missing playlists.

Player can run in the background, the main screen displaying the song title you are listening. Return the application is easy, the key above the directional pad.

Switching from one piece to another is done with the keys left / right or the “Shake Control“, moving the phone sharply to the horizontal.

Dual SIM and some headaches

We encountered some annoying problems here, problems that can not overlook. Since I do not know why (perhaps a software bug), the phone does not accept cards with the PIN enabled. Allview S2 Guld Guld Allview S2 Dual SIM Although enter the code correctly, you screen the message “only emergency calls. It must then pull the card or cards and placing them in another phone, where to disable the PIN. In other words, under these conditions, you can use the phone unless you give up your PIN. We expect an official response from distributors (to see if an isolated case or a general problem.

Another drawback is that during the call, you can not be turned the other card – essentially inactive. True, from what I tested, I met another dual SIM phone which allows receiving a call on the other card during a call.

The best part, mentioned the possibility of selection of active cards. If you wish, you can choose to activate both (dual-card mode default), closing off one of them or both (Flight Mode). Also, customization calls (display caller ID, call waiting, call barring, etc..) Is made separately for each card in hand.

Screen Quality

It has 2 inches and 240 x 320 pixels. Image displayed is clear and good visibility in all conditions.

Photo Camera, “just in case“

Comments are superfluous. Photos taken with Allview S2 can compare rather Grigorescu’s paintings.

Internet – only through WAP

This phone is not for access to the Internet – browsing is extremely slow, at a specific speed GPRS (up to 48 Kbps, or 6 KB / s) and page views are made only through WAP protocol. Rather than bother to read such a story better start FM radio equipment – go with the speed of sound and can hear very well.

Applications included special facilities

We provide common applications (calendar, calculator, currency converter, alarm, world time, voice, etc.), but also some surprises – Ebook Reader and Scheduled FM Recording (Recording from the radio at a time determined by the user).

Chapter facilities, mention Turn-to-mute function (turn your face down to give alarm or silent calls) and remember the Shake Control, the audio player.

Autonomy good

Allview S2 Dual-SIM is a phone you can rely on the long journey. I think four to five days of autonomy given that we talked more and listened to music every day is appreciated.

Accessories in the package – stereo headset, data cable, charger, manual.

Advantages and disadvantages:

[+] Successfully Replace an MP3 player
[+] Screen Quality
[+] Good Autonomy
[+] Construction solid
[+] Affordable price

[-] Issues that have PIN enabled cards
[-] The camera is at all
[-] EDGE connectivity and support for Internet a little more advanced would have been welcome

Conclusion: As I said initially, if you are looking for a dual-SIM phone decent Allview S2 Guld is one of them and worth the money. It remains to see if the problem with the PIN is only an isolated case or a software problem encountered in all models. Even so, I think a PIN security solution ’90s. I for one do not use this, but I’m sure many people still put their hopes in your PIN.

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