The Samsung SGH-D600 (and its successor, the D600i) is a

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released in the first quarter of 2005 made by

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. The SGH-D600i is a later version of the SGH-D600, released in 2007 to address issues concerning

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support.

Features and specifications

The Samsung SGH-D600 is the successor to the Samsung SGH-D500, and differs from it with a slightly revised design, a higher resolution 2-megapixel camera located outside the sliding area instead of inside, TV output, and support for

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external flash memory cards. It also includes a

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for

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documents. It is available in two colors, grey and red. The SGH-D600 also includes a

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with a resolution of 1600x1200

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s, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 240x320 pixel screen. The battery claims to have a stand-by time of up to 300 hours and a talk time of up to 7 hours.

Reception and criticism

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praised its looks and small size.

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awarded it 9/10, calling it "a great looking phone with a screen that puts other handsets to shame".

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gave a positive review scoring 3.5/5 suggesting it was "good both for professionals and those looking for fun features". The phone's poor visual TV out quality has received criticism.

References

External links

Datasheet
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