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Review summary: The Samsung i8 isn't just an 8.2-megapixel digital camera -- it's also a portable multimedia player, world tour guide, text viewer, storage device and voice recorder. There are a few downsides -- including some design flaws -- but as far as all-in ...

Pros: Plenty of fun extra features, such as tour guide, help function, MP3 player and PMP

Cons: Clunky zoom ; plasticky body prone to fingerprints ; poor screen

Verdict: The Samsung i8's tour guide, MP3 and video-playing capabilities would make this stand out from the crowd if wasn't such an undistinguished camera. Cheap-feeling build quality, a terrible zoom and noise issues mean this isn't the best of the i series

Review summary: Cameras that combine other functions are seldom any good. Can the Samsung i8 beat the odds?

Award: gold

Review summary: Upon first holding the Samsung i8, two main things struck me: the distinctive color (I reviewed the white unit but the i8 is also available in black, baby blue or pale pink) and its weight or, should I say, lack thereof. Without doubt, the Samsung i8 ...

Verdict: But do not mistake the slight weight to be an indication of the capabilities of the i8 because this 8.2 mega pixel unit is packed full of both standard and unique features that bring a delightful new edge to the compact camera market

Review summary: THE i8 has a host of unusual features, such as multimedia playback, that are mediocre at best.

Pros: Sharp images, good noise performance, media functionality may be useful to some

Cons: Poor audio quality, sluggish performance at times, colour balance a little off, attracts fingerprints very easily

Verdict: While Samsung's i8 is a fairly decent digital camera, its media functionality could use a little improvement (particularly in terms of audio quality).