Typical price: £225
What is it: A reincarnation of the popular SGH-Z500 3G phone in pink
What we think: We're not put off by the new makeover and it is still a good phone with great features, however it is let down by the 1-megapixel camera
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 May 2006
Tags: Samsung, Samsung Z500 Pink, WAP browser, 3G, text messages
We like:
3G support; relatively small form factor; straightforward interface; expandable memory; Bluetooth and infrared
We don't like:
1-megapixel camera; the hinge
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung SGH-Z500 deserved a makeover and, whether you like pink or not, it's still a good phone with great features in a handbag-friendly package. We were sceptical at first but the 3G support and expandable memory slot kept us happy, which is surprising considering this phone came out over a year ago
Full review:
The SGH-Z500 was launched in 2005 and, at the time, was one of the smallest 3G phones available. The design was based on the popular SGH-E700, with the addition of a 1-megapixel camera, 3G support and a microSD/TransFlash memory expansion slot. One year later and the Z500 has been made over in pink, exclusively for Vodafone. Is it a case of mutton dressed as lamb, or can the Z500 still hold its own in 2006? Continue Reading...
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