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Samsung D520

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Samsung D520 4.00

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RRP

$335.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 28th of November, 2006

Features

Form Factor : Slide

Mobile Network Bands : Tri Band GSM

What's Hot

Competitive price, Solid features list, Design, Overall package

What's Not

No memory expansion slot, Battery life could be a little better

The Final Word

Without a doubt, the best entry level mobile phone on the market. Well priced, a solid features list and an excellent design make the D520 look and feel like a much more expensive handset.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Data Services

Messaging Capabilities

EMS, Email, SMS, MMS

Data Services

GPRS

Email Protocols

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP

Digital Camera

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Digital Camera Effects

multi-shot function, timer, mosaic

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

General

Length (mm)

101

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

15.9

Weight (g)

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

80 MB

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

Transflective Colour TFT (Active Matrix)

Colour Support

262k Colours

Multimedia Features

Wallpapers/Screensavers

Wallpapers, Screensavers

Ringtones Type

Polyphonic

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

MP3 Player

Yes

Voice Recorder

Yes

Picture Viewer

Yes

Video Player

Yes

Speakerphone

Yes

Keypad lock

Yes

Java enabled

Yes

Video calling

Yes

Alarm clock

Yes

Calculator

Yes

Calendar

Yes

Phonebook

Yes

Headphones

Yes

Video Recorder

Yes

Phone Networks

Mobile Network Bands

Tri Band GSM

Phones

Form Factor

Slide

Call Lists

Missed calls, Received calls, Recently dialled calls

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Supported Media

Supported Audio File Formats

AAC+, eAAC+, AAC, MP3, WMA

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

DC In, Headphone Jack, USB 1.1

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of USB 1.1 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 1.2

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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