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The Samsung X500

From Eric Bernatchez, About.com Guide

Samsung X500

The Samsung X500

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The Samsung X500 is also known as: Samsung SGH-X500

The Samsung X500 is a simple handset, put aside Bluetooth connectivity. Here is a series of information links, including a technical analysis review and a comparison with other similar phones.

Own the Samsung X500? Write your own review

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Samsung X500 Shopper's Tools:

* If the Samsung X500 interests you, you should lookup: LG VX6100 , LG pm-325 , Motorola V265

Quotes from the opinions posted on the Samsung X500 user review page:

  • "One thing that Samsung could add is the possibility to sett downloaded sounds as message sound. And also a media remote..."

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* My system to determine Samsung X500 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Samsung phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Samsung X500 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

Samsung X500 Specifications And Features

Basics:
 • Weight: 2.81 ounces
 • Dimensions: 3.46x1.77x.78
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 • Form Factor: flip
 • Frequency Band(s): 1800,1900,900

Technologies:
 • Cellular System: GSM
 • Downloadable Applications Format: J2ME
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Telephony Features:

Memory:
 • Phone Book Entries: Variable
 • Internal Memory: 8MB

Display:
 •  Color Display: yes (65,000)
 • Display Technology: TFT
 • Display Resolution: 128 x 160
 • Includes An External Display?: yes
 • External Display Resolution: 80x64

Customization:
 • Custom Ringtones: may not be free
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Communications:
 • Bluetooth: yes
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 • wap: WAP 2.0
 • Wireless Data Protocol: GPRS

Entertainment:
 • Included Games: yes

Photos And Video:

Music:

Messaging:
 • Predictive text input: T9
 • SMS: yes
 • MMS: yes
 • EMS: yes

Tools:
 • Calculator: yes

Accessibility:
 • Languages Supported: German

Battery Performance:
 • Stand-by Time:340 hours
 • Talk Time:180 minutes
 • Battery Type: Li-Ion
 • Battery Power: 750mAh

Other Features:

Thinking of buying the Samsung X500? 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 X500 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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