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The Samsung x496

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Samsung x496

The Samsung x496

Samsung
The Samsung x496 is also known as: Samsung SGH-x496

The Samsung x496 is a basic phone, but it features speakerphone mode. Here is a series of resources, like user reviews and information on ringtones.

Own a Samsung x496? Write your own review

Owner's Tools:

  • Download software for your Samsung x496 from the Samsung Software Page
  • Free Samsung Ringtones
  • Find out if your Samsung x496 is compatible with the free ringtones offered on this site with my ringtone compatibility evaluation page
  • And up to 6 other Samsung x496 links & resources , including Instructions on finding an online manual for the Samsung x496.

    Samsung x496 Shopper's Tools:

  • Read Opinions: User Reviews
  • Evaluate It: The Good And The Bad
  • Compare It: Side-by-Side Comparison
  • Recent Price: 99.99 (See Service Plans / Buy It)
  • * If you like the Samsung x496, you should look at: Siemens S46 , Siemens A56 , Samsung X100

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    * The system to determine Samsung x496 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Samsung phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Samsung x496 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

    Samsung x496 Specifications And Features

    Basics:
     • Weight: 3.03 ounces
     • Dimensions: 3.54 x 1.85 x 0.94
       * View the latest small and lightweight cell phones
     • Frequency Band(s): 850,1800,1900

    Technologies:
     • Cellular System: GSM
     • Downloadable Applications Format: J2ME
       * View the latest PDA phones

    Telephony Features:
     • Built-in Speakerphone: yes
     • Automatic Redialing: yes
     • Headset Jack: yes
     • Silent or Vibrating alerts: yes

    Memory:
     • Phone Book Entries: 500

    Display:
     •  Color Display: yes (65,000)
     • Display Technology: TFT
     • Display Resolution: 128 x 160
     • Includes An External Display?: yes
     • External Display Resolution: 96 x 64

    Customization:
     • Custom Ringtones: may not be free
       * View the latest phones that allow free ringtones

    Communications:
     • wap: yes
     • Wireless Data Protocol: GPRS

    Entertainment:
     • Included Games: yes
     • File Formats Accepted: mp3

    Photos And Video:

    Music:
     • Music enabled: mp3
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    Messaging:
     • Predictive text input: T9
     • SMS: yes

    Tools:
     • Calculator: yes
     • Voice Memo/Sound Recorder: yes

    Accessibility:
     • Languages Supported: Spanish,French,English
     • TTY enabled: yes
     • TDD enabled: yes

    Battery Performance:
     • Stand-by Time:200 hours
     • Talk Time:150 minutes
     • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
     • Battery Power: 1000 mAh

    Other Features:
     • Stopwatch: yes

    Thinking of buying the Samsung x496? Make sure you take my popular 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 x496 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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