The Samsung SGH-D600 (and its successor, the D600i) is a GSM mobile phone released in the first quarter of 2005 made by Samsung Electronics.

Samsung SGH-D600
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Compatible networksGSM 850/900/1800/1900
D600E: GSM 900/1800/1900, EDGE
Availability by region2005-06 (D600)
2007 (D600i)
PredecessorSamsung SGH-D500
SuccessorSamsung SGH-D800
Form factorSlider
Dimensions3.78" X 1.83" X .85" (96 x 46.5 x 21.5 mm)
Weight3.63 oz (103 g)
Operating systemProprietary
Memory81 MB, 4 MB for Java applications
Removable storagemicroSD
Display240x320 pixels (QVGA) TFT LCD, 16-bit color
Rear camera2 Megapixel
ConnectivityGPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots) 32 - 48 kbit/s, EDGE Class 10 (D600E only), 236.8 kbit/s, Bluetooth 1.2, USB

The SGH-D600i is a later version of the SGH-D600, released in 2007 to address issues concerning microSD card support. [citation needed]

Features and specifications

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The Samsung SGH-D600 is the successor to the Samsung SGH-D500,[1] 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,[2] and support for microSD external flash memory cards.[3] It also includes a Picsel Viewer for Microsoft Office documents.[citation needed] It is available in two colors, grey and red.[3] The SGH-D600 also includes a camera with a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 240x320 pixel screen.[2]

The battery claims to have a stand-by time of up to 300 hours and a talk time of up to 7 hours.[3]

Reception and criticism

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The Register praised its looks and small size.[2] Trusted Reviews awarded it 9/10, calling it "a great looking phone with a screen that puts other handsets to shame[promotion?]".[4] CNet gave a positive review scoring 3.5/5 suggesting it was "good both for professionals and those looking for fun features".[5]

The phone's poor visual TV out quality has received criticism.[citation needed]

Variants

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  • SGH-D600E: A variant of D600 with EDGE connectivity with tri-band instead of quad-band.
  • SGH-D606: Exclusively sold on Rogers in Canada.
  • SGH-D608: Chinese Anycall variant sold for the Chinese market. It was also sold on China Mobile in China.
  • SGH-D600i: A variant of D600 with fixed microSD/TransFlash problems.
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References

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  1. ^ "Samsung D600 (SGH-D600)". Mobile Gazette. 12 March 2005. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Miles, Stuart (2 November 2005). "Samsung SGH-D600 mobile phone". The Register.
  3. ^ a b c "Samsung D600 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  4. ^ Emeran, Riyad (5 Feb 2011). "Samsung SGH-D600 review". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Samsung D600 review". CNet. 11 November 2005. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
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