We were able to use a Samsung SGH-D500 mobile phone for a while yesterday although its not supposed to be available here in N.A. This sleek, glossy-black Triband Megapixel high-end Slider makes a nice first impression.

Specs are here. Highlights include:

1^st Samsung mobile phone with Bluetooth

~$800

Vivid 176×220 pixel screen

1.3 Megapixel camera + flash with mirror for self-portraits

Small at 93.5×45.7 ×23.5mm and light-weight at 99g

USB, 80MB memory!, SyncML

Elegant lacquered enamel finish. A nice touch is when the battery is charging..it actually shows you how full the battery is getting.

On the downside, we had some trouble syncing the calendar & contacts. Also, and this is a personal first: I got a “Syntax Error” when using the calculator ….. no doubt related to the Samsung proprietary operating system.

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