Ed Hardy of Brighthand, gives his first impression of the Samsung SCH-i600 mobile device. One of the first things that he informs his readers is that while this device is great for data retrieval, it leaves a lot to be desired on the data input side of the fence.

The Samsung SCH-i600 offers much more than your typical mobile phone. Not only can it keep track of your schedule and address book, you can check your email and even do a bit of web surfing, no matter where you are.

As a long-term handheld user, using the i600 was a big adjustment for me. The handhelds I’m accustomed to are focused on both data input and data retrieval. This smartphone, while a very good data retrieval device, has limited data input capabilities.