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October 31, 2007
Fashion phones are no longer reserved for the rich and famous, as more and more designer companies sign deals with the mobile phone manufacturers the UK market is seeing new and exciting handsets as a more common phenomenon.
Big designer clothing manufacturers such as Prada already have branded mobile phones available after collaborating with LG Electronics to produce the LG Prada and D&G (Dolce and Gabanna) have also teamed up with the mobile manufacturer Motorola to release the Motorola V3i D&G Gold Edition.
More recently another well known clothing designer Ted Baker worked with Samsung to launch the Samsung L760 Ted Baker phone and now a new designer more famous for their handbags has entered the market.
Mandarina Duck was created by two childhood friends, already long-standing business partners, after they decided to branch into leather wear taking their inspiration from a brightly-plumed oriental duck that symbolised happiness and loyalty, after almost thirty years, Mandarina Duck continues to be original and independent, but also modern, coming up with new products as well as new routes to market, in this case three new designer mobile phones.
Alcatel and Mandarina Duck, makers of luxuriously designed handbags and laptop cases, have come together to launch a range of limited edition fashion phones called Mandarina Duck Phones that will make up part of a limited collection exclusive from The Carphone Warehouse.
More of a fun filled fashion phone for the ladies than a serious device, the Mandarina Duck, complete with Duck logo on the back casing and available in three colourful tones, Mandarina Duck Cherry Red, Mandarina Duck Purple (Lilac) and Mandarina Duck Green, is made up of a partly rubberised casings that lighten the mood of the day or night to fill it with laughter and joy on one’s travel’s.
The bold clamshell features a bobble charm to add to its fun filled nature and an innovative bag clip that saves you from having to search around in the bottom of your bag trying to find your phone.
Each phone features its own colour coordinated display and graphics and features a built-in MP3 music Player which can be filled with new music tracks by either uploading from a PC or downloading direct from the mobile internet, a digital camera with zoom function for close up photography and support for video record and playback, wap browser for surfing the web, Bluetooth wireless connectivity with A2DP Stereo support for wireless connections to headsets and hands free car kits as well as wireless transfer of music, video and picture files to compatible devices and can operate in Flight mode with up to 10 hours of music playback meaning that when flying the handsets network connection is switched off so as not to interfere with the planes electronics but still allows access to key features such as the MP3 player and games.
Internal memory is 10MB which can be expanded with the use of microSD card expansion up to 1GB to provide plenty of storage capacity and the phone is preloaded with embedded Mandarina Duck images and animations for complete designer customisation.
The new Mandarina Duck Purple phone represents a new era in mobile telecommunications as more top named brands strike deals with the manufacturers and networks there are going to be many more collaborations producing even more innovative and stylish mobile devices.
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October 31, 2007
The prospect of free calls from a mobile phone is certainly a tempting one, although the way that mobile phone tariffs are structured and promoted these days might lead one to believe that they have already been available.
Network operators are clever in the way that they market their tariffs by including what they call ‘free’ minutes and text, when looked at from a different angle though the consumer soon finds that these are not ‘free’ calls or text messages at all but instead they have to pay a monthly line rental in order to be allocated the ‘free’ time.
This has always been different with Sykpe calls, users can make calls to other Sykpe users completely free of charge making this a very attractive proposition when integrated into a mobile phone and so we come to the new Skypephone from 3, or to give it its official name the 3Skypephone. (All one word)
This new device looks like a pretty unremarkable mobile phone until it is investigated further, the exterior of the phone comes in three different colours, White / Pink, White / Blue and Black and all feature a big dedicated Skype button located prominently below the main display.
The phone is actually very lightweight at 68g and its overall dimensions fit that of a good quality handset at 100 x 44 x 13.6 mm, the colours are not overall paint jobs, the White / Blue and White / Pink are merely accents that surround the handset, the majority of the handset is coloured white whereas the Black version is completely black.
The main display is a substantial 2 inches making for easy text reading and the buttons are well spaced, this is a good thing as the phone comes with Skype IM or instant messaging which most users will have used from a PC with a full qwerty keyboard, in the SkypePhones case the messages have to be inputted via the handsets keypad very much like standard texting.
This new handset features a 2.0 megapixel camera, a good lens that can capture quality still pictures and short video clips plus photo editing software for touching up those works of art.
The 3 SkypePhone is a 3G device although it does not offer the secondary camera found on a lot of similar handsets for video calling, the 3G technology allows for fast download speeds and access to a multitude of mobile content, information and entertainment. Users can download new games, ringtones, wallpapers and themes, watch new movie trailers before they are released and catch up with the days news and sports headlines with streaming media.
There is also an MP3 player which can be filled with music tracks from a PC or downloaded direct from the mobile internet via 3G before being arranged into playlists, the player also incorporates a built-in equalizer for better sound quality.
The 3SkypePhone is a significant move towards internet based, mobile technology, there are other VOIP enabled devices available but none of them incorporate the technology and speeds of 3 Mobile or do they offer the inexpensive tariffs or already configured Skype service.
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October 31, 2007
Collaborations between mobile phone manufacturers and designer labels is becoming a far more common occurrence as the mobile phones industry becomes a more competitive market place.
Recently we have seen agreements signed between the designer clothing giant Prada and the mobile phones manufacturer LG Electronic to produce the LG KE850 Prada which quickly became known as simply ‘The Prada Phone’.
Unfortunately, this sometimes leaves consumers unsure of the actual model number of the handset they are interested in which can lead to confusion over exact phone specifications and features.
A recent collaboration between Vodafone and Mclaren Mercedes to produce the Samsung Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes phone had some consumers very confused indeed as the handset was promoted as a Samsung Z720 but it did not offer the same specifications. One particular complaint was that for some unknown reason the manufacturer had removed the all important flash for the 3.2 megapixel camera, no one is sure why this had happened as the branding was purely superficial rather than extra hardware that may of needed some extra space.
This is something to watch closely as some manufacturers do tend to leave out important features when branding handsets for different companies, collaborations between designer labels and mobile phone manufacturers have earned themselves a dubious reputation and the blanket name of ‘Fashion Phones’.
Fashion phones are ordinarily considered to be handsets that have simply been rebranded by a designer and do not usually offer the latest mobile technology and features found in the other handsets released around the same time.
This could also be said for the new product that has come about after the collaboration between samsung and Ted Baker, the new Samsung Ted Baker phone or Samsung L760 Ted Baker or indeed the Samsung Ted Baker Button offers some mid range technology and concentrates more on exterior looks than on features.
The initial problem is what to call the phone, the model number is indeed the Samsung L760 but as with designer phones that have gone before it, it is likely to end up being called simply the Ted Baker phone.
Even though it is not heavy on technology, the handset does look aesthetically pleasing offering a dark pink finish with pink exterior buttons, a pink keypad underneath the sliding mechanism and a flock effect on the back of the phone using two tone dark and light pinks.
The name ‘Ted Baker Button‘ came about because the handsets main navigational key located just below the main display is actually modelled on a real button with four holes in the centre, very much as you would expect to find on a pair of Ted Baker jeans.
This new handset offers a mid range 2.0 megapixel camera with a zoom function for close ups which only months ago would have been a high specification camera, however the latest releases from Nokia, Sony Ericsson and LG are now available with a 5.0 megapixel camera onboard.
Other features of interest include a web browser for surfing the mobile internet, an MP3 player that can be filled with songs either from a PC or downloaded direct from the web and an FM Radio for tuning into local and national radio stations. Bluetooth is present for wireless connections to headsets and car kits as well as transferring files to compatible devices as is an expandable memory using MicroSD cards for the extra space needed for photos, video clips and music tracks.
The Samsung Ted Baker L760 offers enough of todays mobile technology for the average user to live with but probably more importantly will stand out in a crowd with its new designer makeover. This is a handset for those who are not interested in bundles of features they may never use but instead enjoy showing off their latest designer gadget.
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October 31, 2007
The N-Series range of Nokia mobile phones represents the manufacturers best technology, design and specifications and includes collaborations with top designers and experts in their industries such as Carl Zeiss.
The range is renowned as the manufacturers showcase for the very best of mobile technology that is born out of their secure research and development departments as a closely guarded secret.
The pinnacle handset is the Nokia N95, the manufacturers first 5 megapixel camera phone and also the first handset to feature the unique two way sliding mechanism that reveals some dedicated music control keys.
Nokia have now improved on their original design and released the Nokia N95 8GB, as the name suggests the internal memory has been expanded to a substantial 8GB on top of the 100MB dedicated to text messages.
The exterior colour has been changed from Sand, Graphite and Plum to a matt Black finish and the keys situated just below the main display screen have been raised slightly to increase useability, the screen itself has actually been enlarged buy a further .2 inches from 2.6 to 2.8 inches.
There has also been an addition of a removable lens covers to protect the high specification Carl Zeiss camera lens when not in use and this has also freed up enough space for a larger and more powerful Li-Ion 1200mAH battery which increases the standby time from 220 hours to 280 hours, the manufacturer has achieved this without having to adjust the overall dimensions of the handset which stay at 99 x 53 x 21mm.
The rest of the Nokia N95 features have stayed the same which includes the impressive 5.0 megapixel camera that offers auto focus for quick, simple and quality picture capture, a built-in flash for low light conditions and support for video recording and playback of short video clips.
The N95 8GB is also 3G enabled allowing for fast internet download times of new mobile content such as ringtones, games, themes, wallpapers and new applications, 3G also offers extended services such as news and sports headlines, weather forecasts, music tracks and movie trailers on demand.
There is a second camera situated at the top of the front of the handset that facilitates 3G video calling, this new technology allows users to see and hear the person calling and is now being used for many new productive uses in business such as remote viewing for office staff and showing customers potential sites whilst out on location.
The Nokia N95 8GB 3G smartphone is, as with the original version, a Quad Band GSM handset with GPRS, HSDPA, EDGE, and WiFi plus Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP Stereo support, miniUSB and infra-red allowing for a multitude of connections and communication options. Equipped with an integrated GPS based satellite navigation system with maps covering over 100 countries pre-installed, the 8Gb Nokia N95 enables access to emails, online content, ability to view email attachments with the office document viewer and plan appointments and keep on schedule with its on board organiser.
Now that the N95 has the 8GB extended memory there is far more room for storage of music files created with the integrated music player, users can now create playlists to suit mood, tempo or genre and listen to them via Bluetooth devices such as headsets and speakers.
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October 31, 2007
It is that time of year again when the UK mobile phone network operators are busy finalising exclusive deals with the manufacturers giving them sole rights to market the new products.
This year has been all about the colour variant, the networks have been fighting amongst themselves to sign deals for new colour versions of popular mobile phones and it seems that this year Vodafone have opted for the Gold coloured handsets by securing a deal with Sony Ericsson for three new gold mobile phones.
The most recent addition that Vodafone have managed to get the exclusive sales channel for is not a colour variant, neither is it a normal flip, slide or candy bar mobile phone, it is in fact a powerful PDA phone manufactured by Handspring who are better known as Palm One.
This new device is officially called the Treo 500, however Vodafone have rebranded this to Treo 500v, the ‘v’ obviously standing for Vodafone. This is not a new marketing ploy by the network, they have a range of handsets that they have branded with a V, sometimes at the start of the model number as in Sony Ericsson V640i and sometimes at the end as with the Treo 750v.
Interestingly, the Treo 500v is a direct upgrade to the 750v, confusing as new models usually have higher model numbers but true none the less. The new Treo 500v weighs and measures less than the 750v and introduces some important software upgrades and new features.
The 500v runs on Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system and offers the full qwerty keyboard as seen in all palm devices, the outer casing is manufactured from a metal alloy as opposed to plastic which gives the handset a feeling of quality and expense, a definite advantage over other PDA smartphones.
Although the 500v does not offer a touchscreen, text input is easy with the well spaced keys so writing and editing emails and text messages is made quick and simple. WiFi is also present for wireless connections to hotspots, intranets and other devices as is Bluetooth with A2DP stereo support, this allows for stereo broadcast of any music tracks to compatible headphones and speakers.
The Treo 500v is a 3G enabled device which facilitates fast download speeds of email attachments, new applications and mobile content such as themes, wallpapers, ringtones and games. Using 3G services also keeps the user up to date with the latest news and sports headlines, weather reports, new movie trailers and music videos plus support for streaming media.
The 500v has a 2.0 megapxiel camera with a built-in flash for low light levels, a digital zoom for close up picture capture and supports video recording and playback of short clips. There is also a secondary VGA camera dedicated to video calling, with 3G the user can not only hear the person they are conversing with but also see them on the screen of their handset. This feature is particularly useful in business where workers are out in the field, they can relay information back to the office in realtime rather than having to verbally explain the situation.
The Treo 500v supports a number of common pocket editions of mobile software such as internet explorer, word, excel and pocket office applications, this gives the handset an edge over others as the user can literally take their work with them when leaving the office.
The Palm One Treo 500v is a powerful handheld device that offers the latest communications and connections technology and with the extra software and applications, makes staying in touch whilst on the move a far easier and simpler experience.
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October 31, 2007
Vodafone are the biggest mobile phone network operator in the UK and have used their weight to secure exclusive rights with the manufacturer Sony Ericsson for three new models. These new additions are all offered in gold coloured casings and branded as Havana Gold editions by the network, they include the Sony Ericsson W910i Havana Gold, Sony Ericsson W880i Havana Gold and the Sony Ericsson V640i Havana Gold.
What is interesting about the new V640i gold is that it has actually been released ahead of the standard colour version which is due to be launched in black very soon, this is the first time this has happened in the mobile phone industry and has a lot of retailers and dealers up in arms as the gold model is exclusive to Vodafone and no other outlets are allowed to sell the device. Ordinarily, the base colour versions of new models are released first to gage an overall consumer interest in the phone, successful models are then launched in different colours to attract different cliental. So to see a colour variant available before the base model has been released is very uncommon indeed.
Aside from the anger of the retailers who cannot market this product, the handset offers some top of the range features and specifications and Vodafone are set to profit from the exclusive revenues generated from sales of this handset.
The Sony V640i Gold offers exactly the same features and specifications as the base Black model but incorporates a beautiful gold casing giving the handset a sense of worth and sophistication. The phone is 3G enabled opening up a world of multimedia and informational services from the mobile internet, users can gain access to the latest news and sports headlines, new movie trailers and pre release music videos as well as download new mobile content such as games, ringtones, music tracks, wallpapers and themes. 3G connections facilitate fast download speeds similar to that of broadband making viewing email attachments and streaming media a quick and pleasurable experience, there is also a dedicated secondary camera for making and receiving video calls where the caller can actually see and hear the person they are conversing with.
The main camera offers 2.0 megapixels with a built-in flash for low light conditions, a digital zoom for close up photography, auto focus for quick, easy and quality picture capture and support for video recording and playback of short video clips.
The Sony V640i Gold is compatible with Vodafones DJ Streaming Service where users can listen to dJs as they work, there is also another feature called VideoDJ which lets the user edit and cut video clips which can then be uploaded direct to their mobile blog, this is also available for still pictures so the user can simply add some text to a photo they have captured and send it directly to their blog so that friends and family can keep up to date with their movements and experiences.
The new Sony Ericsson V640i Gold Edition is a big improvement on the original V630i, the overall design is far sleeker and the features have been expanded to accommodate music and camera lovers alike.
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October 31, 2007
Bringing models numbers of previous handsets back from the dead is not something that any other mobile manufacturer has attempted before. But Nokia have taken the leap and followed the successful marketing ploys of the film and fashion industries that is commonly known as retro.
This form of marketing is based on releasing previously successful products such as clothing, jewelry and television programs in a new guise but with the same name to squeeze extra revenue. The TV industry are probably the best known for this by releasing remakes of old classic films and series that were popular before but giving them todays influences. This is very much the case with Nokia’s latest Classic Series range of mobile phones, both models hold exactly the same model numbers as previous models but they also both offer todays technology, features and design.
The first of the Classic range launches was the Nokia 6500, the original of this model number was a groundbreaking handset that offered the first blue backlit screen of any Nokia as well as clean cut squared design and small stature. The current model accentuates all of these factors by being the slimmest Nokia phone to date at only 9.5mm in depth, is manufactured from seamless anodized aluminum and offers 3G services including video calling and fast download speeds.
To compliment the range, Nokia have now released their second model, the Nokia 3500 Classic, the original handset will be remembered for its appeal to fashion followers looking for the next big thing, it was a two tone phone with a budget price but offered sleek design, simple functionality and a long battery life. The same can be said for the latest 3500 model, it is a typical candy bar format with no flips, slides or twists that is surrounded by a stylish metal frame that gives the handset a retro look with minimalist design, the keypad is surrounded by colourful lines that frame each key and light up when the phone is in use or receiving an incoming call or text message.
The battery life lives up to its namesake as well, providing a substantial 12 days of standby time in between charges whilst the phonebook caters for that very basic need of space for extra names by offering a 2000 entry contacts list.
The Nokia 3500 Classic offers a camera whereas the original did not, this is not surprising though as many of the phones available at the time of the same price range also did not provide a camera. The camera offers 2.0 megapixels with a flash for poor light conditions, a digital zoom for close up photography and support for video capture and playback. The new 3500 also offers Bluetooth technology for wireless transfer of files to compatible devices, it can also be used to connect with Bluetooth enabled headsets and hands free car kits for safe driving whilst conversing.
Fast internet browsing, email support and downloading is achieved with the introduction of GPRS and EDGE technology which makes surfing and purchasing online extremely fast and efficient.
Also present is an MP3 player that can be filled with music tracks by either uploading from a PC using a data cable or downloading direct from the mobile internet.
Although it may sound as though the new model offers far more in the way of features and technology, when compared to handset in the same price range as the original handset the two models are very much alike. The first 3500 Nokia phone was innovative and stylish, it was a functional yet desirable handset that fell into most peoples budget, the new 3500 Classic offers these same advantages and compliments the Classic range well.
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October 31, 2007
In general, the pay as you go or pre paid market is the realm of the bottom to middle end mobile handsets that do not cost too much. This keeps overall costs down for the general consumer who has decided to buy a pay as you go phone because they do not want the expense of a contract over 12 or 18 months.
There are of course other reasons that customers decide to opt for pay as you go phones rather than the normal contract offerings, when buying a pay as you go handset there is no need to pass a credit check. This is an important factor as one on four UK residents cannot pass credit checks for a mobile phone contract.
The network operators set their own thresholds for credit checks and some are more stringent than others and after failing a credit check consumers are left with only two options should they still wish to own a mobile phone.
The first is a SIM free purchase, this involves buying the handset without any contractual agreement, network attachment or connection but ultimately this freedom comes at a price. the cheaper option is to purchase a pay as you go mobile phone that are subsidized by the networks and work out less expensive than buying outright.
So, the majority of handsets available on pay as you go are low to mid range phones, they ordinarily offer a mid range camera such as a 2.0 megapixel, a music player and bluetooth support, this is usually as much as the average consumer demands from a mobile phone.
However, the latest addition to the pay as you go market is very different, the new Nokia 6500 Classic is a high end handset that is 3G enabled and officially the slimmest Nokia mobile phone available at only 9.5mm thin.
This will make some consumers very happy as the scope of technology has suddenly opened to include new features and design in a desirable handset.
The Nokia 6500 Classic on Pay As You Go is manufactured from seamless anodized aluminum, the only one of its kind, it has a 2.0 megapixel camera with a flash for poor light conditions, a digital zoom for close up photography and supports video playback and recording, however the most impressive features of the 6500 are centered around the fact that the handset is 3G enabled.
3G video calling is facilitated by a secondary camera for face to face video calling, users are also able to surf the internet at high broadband like speeds as well as download new mobile content such as ring tones, games and wallpapers. 3G services opens up a world of new multimedia and informational services including streaming video clips, new movie trailers and the latest release music tracks.
To see a phone of this caliber available on the pay as you go network is a real change with the norm and a sign that the market is changing and operators are now accommodating the very people that they have turned down for credit when applying for a contract mobile phone.
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October 31, 2007
Music and mobile phones have been merged together ever since the popularity of MP3 players were released, if there is one thing that mobile phone manufacturers are good at it is inspecting the latest gadgets to hit the market and then instructing their research and development departments to incorporate the feature into their handsets.
This has been seen time and again by the leading manufacturers, first there was the introduction of digital cameras into phones, then music players, next came multimedia players to include video and then GPS satellite navigation. The manufacturers feel that consumers should only need to leave their homes with one multi functional gadget as opposed to many standalone devices and they are dedicated to making it the mobile phone.
Integrated music players have come a long way since their initial introduction to the mobile phone, these days users are supplied with software to easily drag and drop music files on their PC directly into the phones memory, download new music tracks direct from the mobile internet and more recently facilitate the creation of playlists to organise and manage the tracks to suit genre, mood or tempo.
The new Nokia 5310 Red Edition offers all of this music player technology as well as a substantial onboard memory that can store up to a staggering 300 songs, a real rival for standalone music devices such as iPods and Zen MP3 players.
The 5310 is slightly different to the Xpress Music phones that went before it, the design format is that of the standard candy bar with no flips, slides or twists, this allows plenty of room for some dedicated music control keys that are located to the left hand side of the main display screen. From here the user can play, rewind, fast forward and pause their music tracks as well as shuffle randomly.
There have also been some major improvements to the battery life when compared with the previous 5300 model, the 5310 offers 18 hours of music playback time between charges and there is also a 3.5mm Av jack so users no longer have to use the branded headphones that are supplied with the equipment.
The 5310 is far slimmer than previous models and measures just 9.9mm in depth, aside from the music features the handset also offers a 2.0 megapixel camera with a flash for poor light conditions, a digital zoom for close up photography and support for video recording and playback.
Connectivity options include GPRS, UMTS and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP stereo support, this enhances the transmitted music into stereo when listening via Bluetooth headphones. This wireless technology also allows for transfer of music, picture and video files to compatible devices as well as connections to hands free car kits and headsets for safe hands free driving.
The Nokia 5310 Red is a marked improvement on previous models, it seems the manufacturer has taken on board the consumers niggles and gripes and produced a competent, desirable and stylish music orientated mobile phone.
The Nokia 5310 Red Edition is set to be joined by a Blue version that offers exactly the same specifications, features and design but with blue strips either side of the main display that houses the dedicated music buttons.
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October 31, 2007
Christmas is by far the busiest time of the year for retailers in all industries and the mobile phone sector enjoys bumper sales leading up to and during the festive period. The majority of mobile phone purchases in this period are pay as you go phone deals mostly because their is no contract to sign and no credit check to pass, making the packages ideal presents.
The overwhelming difference between this Christmas and last year is an influx of new colour variant mobile phones, these are handsets that are being sold with different coloured casings. The theory behind this new sales ploy is simple, now that consumers can no longer buy mobile phones that facilitate removable fascias for personalisation the manufacturers are able to release varying coloured handsets to attract different cliental.
One significant example of this is the amount of pink coloured mobile phones now available on the market, these are being snapped up by a predominantly female client base which the manufacturers are seeing an increased revenue from.
The latest colour variant of a popular model to be released is actually the only of it’s kind for the moment, it is the new Samsung U600 Purple. It is to be the first UK model to be officially called purple and the closest available colour variants at the moment are a Sony Ericsson K550i Plum and Samsung E250 Lilac.
The Samsung U600 Purple has come about due to an exclusive agreement struck between Samsung and the UK network operator Orange for sole distribution rights. This will no doubt prove extremely beneficial for the network over the festive period.
The U600 is already available in seven different colours including Black, Blue, Pink, White, Gold, Silver and Red, it is the only handset in the history of the mobile industry to be released in so many colours which goes to prove the handsets popularity in the UK.
Along with the attraction of the colours, the U600 offers an impressive feature set which includes a 3.2 megapixel camera with a built in flash or poor light conditions, a digital zoom for close up photography and support for video recording and playback of short video clips.
The handset features the manufacturers trademark smooth sliding action that protects the keys when closed and an extremely slim design with the overall depth measuring just 10.9mm, hence the official model name of Samsung SGH U600 Ultra Edition 10.9 Purple - a bit of a mouthful.
The U600 has a large 2.2 inch TFT screen for viewing and an expandable memory for storing photos, videos, games and applications created on the phone. Other features include Bluetooth for wireless transfer of files and connections with hands free devices, GPRS and EDGE technology for fast download speeds whilst using the built in internet browser and a document viewer for opening email attachments whilst out and about.
The outer purple casing differs slightly from the rest of the range with a metallic gloss finish, the other models are predominantly matt finished.
The purple edition of the U600 is the last colour to be released and completes the model line up, the manufacturer has announced many new models for the forthcoming year and so will now concentrate on those rather than more colour variants.
The purple U600 offers something different from the rest of the range as most of the colours released before it are also available with other manufacturers, this last addition is just in time for Christmas and will be available on the pay as you go deals preferred as gifts.
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