Samsung Convoy 2 Questions

suzsubaru1955

I recently switched from a Blackberry Curve to a Samsung Convoy 2. I just have two questions I'm hoping someone here can answer.

 

1.  Why is this considered a basic phone rather than a smart phone? So far, it seems to have the capability to do everything my Blackberry did.

 

2.  When I was setting up the phone, I thought I stumbled across a way to record your own ringtone. I'm a pianist and would love to make my own. In looking through the phone menus and the online manual, I don't see it as an option. 

 

Thanks!

ArnettH_VZW

Good morning suzsubaru1955,

 

You make a very good point about why the Samsung Convoy 2 isn't a smartphone. I agree with you that this device has some attractive features that we come to expect in a smartphone. A vague definition of a smartphone is a mobile cellular device that also have PDA capabilities. Smartphones provide the end users a mobile experience that traditionally mirrors a PC, Mac, laptop, etc. The computing ability of a smartphone is more versatile than a feature phone.  Below, I have listed some of the characteristics that makes a device a smartphone.

 

1.  A standalone mobile operating system.

2.  Full HTML web browsers

3.  Portable media players

4.  Touch screen navigation

5.  Various networking capabilities (Bluetooth, wi-fi, broadband)

 

Although there are more characteristics that can be listed to describe a smartphone, the 5 above a the most popular ones. I see that you are interested in creating your own ringtones. This ability is traditionally not offered in a feature phone. It is often found in the capabilities of a smartphone. There are third party apps that allow you to create customized ringtones available. A great place to start would be to google create your own ringtones. You will find several links, usually programs that work with the PC/Mac, that can help you create customized ringtones. If you have any additional questions or concerns then don't hesitate to reply to this message.

 

 

Good luck & happy ringtone shopping!