Samsung SGH-F500 Ultra Video

PhoneArena rating:

6.9 Click to read the full review

User rating:

7.8 Based on 1 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (4.58 x 1.98 x 0.43 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-F500 is a tri-band GSM with UMTS support. It features QVGA 240x320 pixels main display, 400MB of internal memory, DivX support, 2 megapixel camera. It is still slim at 0.42” (10.7mm) but is not just a simple dual-face candybar as– its display can be tilted.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 4.58 x 1.98 x 0.43 inches (116.4 x 50.4 x 11 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.13 oz (89 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Camera shutter, Other
  
  

Display

• Physical size:
  
  • 2.4 inches
  
  


• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Pixel density:
  

  Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Screen-to-body ratio:
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

  Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

  
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Video calling
    
    
  
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.83 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 7.9 days (190 hours)
    the average is 20 days (488 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, H.264, DivX, WMV, AVI
    
    
  
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, Stopwatch, Memo, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • TV-Out, SyncML
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
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Samsung SGH-P940

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s)


• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.64 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-P940 is a tri-band GSM clamshell with UMTS/HSDPA support. It features 262k color QVGA swiveling display, DVB-H TV receiver, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and music player.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.85 x 2.04 x 0.64 inches (98 x 52 x 16.5 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 4.40 oz (125 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

  Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

  
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels, Swivel
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Video calling
    
    
  
  

Hardware

• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 2.66 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 8.8 days (210 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, 3GP, RealOne
    
    
  
  


• Broadcast Mobile TV:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, Memo, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • TV-Out, Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-F700

User rating:

6.6 Based on 8 User reviews

Pros

No pros

Cons

• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.66 inches inches)


• Resistive touchscreen technology means its display is less sensitive than you would like it to be


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

The Samsung F700 has large wide-screen for navigation and just a single key, similar to the iPhone, but it also has side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard for messaging. It lacks WiFi or large hard drive, but has 3-megapixel camera, HSDPA and microSD slot. It runs on Flash User Interface

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Design

• Form factor:
  
  • Side-Slider
  
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 4.46 x 2.22 x 0.66 inches (113.4 x 56.6 x 16.8 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 4.90 oz (139 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Full keyboard
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
  
  

Display

• Physical size:
  
  • 3.2 inches
  
  


• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 432 pixels
  
  


• Pixel density:
  

  Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Screen-to-body ratio:
  


• Colors:
  


• Touchscreen:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 3 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Flash:
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Video calling
    
    
  
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 4.50 hours
    the average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 12.5 days (300 hours)
    the average is 20 days (482 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC+, eAAC+, RA
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, RealVideo, H.263, H.264
    
    
  
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • World clock, Timer, Memo, Unit converter, Calculator, Stopwatch, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input, MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  
  • Downloadable
  
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), SIM Access (SAP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Headphones connector:
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

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Samsung SGH-E898

User rating:

9.8 Based on 1 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (3.89 x 1.92 x 0.57 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE)


• Resistive touchscreen technology means its display is less sensitive than you would like it to be


• Low-resolution video capture


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-E898 is a tri band GSM. It features 262k color touch screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, TV-Out and speakerphone.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.89 x 1.92 x 0.57 inches (99 x 49 x 14.6 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.71 oz (77 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Other
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  


• Touchscreen:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 1.3 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom, Effects, Self-timer
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  
  • 352x288 (CIF)
  
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.80 hours
    the average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 14.6 days (350 hours)
    the average is 20 days (482 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, M4A (Apple lossless)
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, 3GP
    
    
  
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

specifications continue after the ad

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • World clock, Timer, Memo, Converter, Calculator, Stopwatch, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  
  • JAVA downloadable
  
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • TV-Out, Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

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Samsung SGH-Z650i

User rating:

10 Based on 1 User reviews

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE, UMTS)


• Low-resolution video capture


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-Z650i is a 3G GSM slider. It features 262k color TFT display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD slot for memory and Music player.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.99 x 2.02 x 0.62 inches (101.5 x 51.5 x 16 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.35 oz (95 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Other
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Flash:
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  
  • 320x240 (QVGA)
  
  


• Front-facing camera:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.40 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 8.3 days (200 hours)
    the average is 20 days (488 h)
  
  


• Talk time (3G):
  
  • 2.50 hours
    the average is 15 h (921 min)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless)
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, 3GP
    
    
  
  

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Memo, Converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  
  • JAVA downloadable
  
  

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Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-E890

User rating:

8.8 Based on 1 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (3.89 x 1.92 x 0.57 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE)


• Resistive touchscreen technology means its display is less sensitive than you would like it to be


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-E890 is a tri band GSM slider. It features 262k color touch screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, TV-Out and microSD slot for memory.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.89 x 1.92 x 0.57 inches (99 x 49 x 14.6 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.82 oz (82 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Stylus, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Other
  
  

Display

• Physical size:
  
  • 2.3 inches
  
  


• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Pixel density:
  

  Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Screen-to-body ratio:
  


• Colors:
  


• Touchscreen:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 1.3 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Flash:
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.83 hours
    the average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 14.6 days (350 hours)
    the average is 20 days (482 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • World clock, Timer, Converter, Calculator, Stopwatch, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • TV-Out, Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
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  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-X540

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion


• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.70 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-X540 is a triband GSM clamshell. It features 65k color TFT display, VGA camera, Bluetooth, FM radio and speakerphone

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.54 x 1.83 x 0.70 inches (90 x 46.5 x 18 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.17 oz (90 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 128 x 160 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 0.3 megapixels VGA
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
  
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 10.4 days (250 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Radio:
  
  • FM, Stereo
  
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • Predictive text input (T9)
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Generic Access (GAP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (16 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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