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The Samsung i500

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Samsung i500

The Samsung i500

Samsung
The Samsung i500 is also known as: Samsung SPH-i500

The Samsung i500 is just a humble phone with no special feature. Here is a list of resources such as user reviews and side-by-side comparison.

Owner of a Samsung i500? Write your own review

Owner's Tools:

  • Make Real 3D Photos With Your Samsung i500 (New!)
  • Download software for your Samsung i500 from the Samsung Software Page
  • Free Samsung Ringtones
  • Find out if your Samsung i500 is compatible with the free ringtones offered here with my ringtone compatibility evaluation page
  • And up to 6 other Samsung i500 links & resources , including How to find a web-based owner's manual for the Samsung i500.

    Samsung i500 Shopper's Tools:

  • Read Opinions: User Reviews
  • Evaluate It: The Good And The Bad
  • Compare It: Side-by-Side Comparison
  • * If the Samsung i500 interests you, I suggest that you check out: Sanyo SCP-6400 , Motorola C350g , Nokia 2260

    Excerpts from the comments posted on the Samsung i500 user review page:

  • "Price is steep but I only paid $50 (product replacement - i330 had dead pixels)"
  • "I specifically got this phone because it does not have a camera and uses Palm software, but there are some issues I would..."
  • "PDA feature but sucks"

  •    More User Comments

    * The system to determine Samsung i500 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Samsung phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Samsung i500 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

    Samsung i500 Specifications And Features

    Basics:
     • Weight: 4.7 oz
     • Dimensions: 3.42" x 2.13" x 0.85"
       * View the latest small and lightweight cell phones
     • Form Factor: Flip
     • Frequency Band(s): Dual band
     • Analog Support (Older Cellular System): yes

    Technologies:
     • Cellular System: CDMA
     • Location-based Services: yes
     • PDA/Palmtop Phone: Palm OS
       * View the latest PDA phones

    Telephony Features:
     • Voice dialing numbers: yes

    Memory:
     • Phone Book Entries: variable
     • Internal Memory: 16 MB

    Display:
     •  Color Display: full color

    Customization:

    Communications:
     • Infrared communication: yes
     • wap: yes
     • Wireless Data Protocol: 1xRTT

    Entertainment:

    Photos And Video:
     • Camera: optional
       * View the latest Camera phones

    Music:

    Messaging:
     • Predictive text input: eZiText
     • SMS: yes
     • EMS: yes

    Tools:
     • Voice Memo/Sound Recorder: 30 voice memos

    Accessibility:

    Battery Performance:
     • Stand-by Time:240 hours
     • Talk Time:252 minutes
     • Battery Type: Lithium Ion

    Other Features:

    If you are considering the Samsung i500, make sure you take my special Cell Phone Chooser Test. Start here with the first question:

    Question #1: What Type Of Phone Do You Prefer Among These?

    a) I Prefer SLIDER Phones
    b) I Prefer FLIP Phones
    c) I Prefer Standard CANDYBAR Phones

    ** These Samsung i500 specifications can not be guaranteed accurate. Before buying a phone, please double check the availability of any feature that is important to you on the manufacturer's web site.

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