SGH-B500, 900/1800 MHz, GPRS Class 10, WAP 2.0, JAVA™ CLDC 1.1, 79g, 65536 Color, 1.67"

Compact FM Radio Slider

Compactly designed and equipped with built-in FM radio, the SGH-B500 comes in a highly desirable slider design. Convenient with premium looks, this slide-up also features a dedicated hot key for its radio function. Simple, easy to carry and practical for everyday use – always ready to catch the next airwave.

Overview
GPRS Class 10 Dual Band (900/1800) Attractive slider design in compact dimensions Superb color choices in four exciting hues FM Radio is always tuned to your favorite stations 1.67” 65K CSTN (128x160 pixel) LCD display Speakerphone & Voice Recording for convenient multi-tasking Auto Time Setting / SOS Message / Mobile Tracker MP3 ringtone, 500-entry phonebook and other features.

Design
-Slide-up form is enticing to use, terrific looks with practical functionality Nicely compact dimensions of 88x43x18.2mm fits perfectly in hand Appealing color selection in Sapphire Blue, and also Piano Black, Cherry Red and Milky Silver Metallic finish on main navigation key gives extra polish.
-Main navigation key sports a cross-hatch metallic design that nicely sets off handset front.

Consumers will appreciate both the design of this highly coveted slider form and its usability. Small to hold and comfortable to grip, the SGH-B500 is ideal for users who want a stylish but unobtrusive handset who’ll enjoy its compactness and simplicity. Good color selection gives users the choice, ideal to match your personality and preferences, and feel like it’s all theirs.

FM Radio
FM radio right on your handset lets you tune into the airwaves (87.5~108.0Mhz) in an instant Listen to the radio without engaging the phone, with either manual tuning or auto settings Dedicated hot key connects you directly to your fave shows with a single press of the button Set your alarm to the radio so you can wake up to your favorite morning show.

All the wealth of FM radio – the best and latest in audio news and entertainment – is at your fingertips, to be accessed anytime and anywhere. Users can revel in their favorite stations while in transit. Chat shows, music programs, sports, news, traffic and weather updates – you name it. Best of all is the single-button access to turn it on without disturbing your phone functions. Set your morning alarm to any radio show, for a more pleasant and informed start to your day.

Display
-CSTN screen is 1.67” large and amply displays your messages, graphics and games.
-65K color ensures bright and vivid images, with 128x160 pixels for good image resolution.
-Text-based caller ID, and displays 7 lines of text message.

A high quality, reliable display gives solid counterpoint to your calling and texting tasks – better legibility means better communication. Users benefit from a superior LCD with the proper brightness and clarity to read their messages easily. View your images and enjoy games to their fullest.

Speakerphone / Voice Recording
Speakerphone option lets you switch to hands-free mode so you can take calls unencumbered, without the need to actually hold your phone Switching to speakerphone also allows conference calls, so multiple speakers can join the conversation Voice recording lets you take voice memos, keep an oral diary, or make random sound recordings as you wish.

Speakerphone comes in useful when your hands are literally full but the call’s important – grab the line but let your hands go free. Convenient enough for multi-tasking as you talk, and your time is spent more efficiently. Voice recording is also a handy feature that gives you the capability to record a personal memo instead of jotting it down, or little reminders so you never have to worry bout forgetting something.

User-based Features
SOS Message sends off an SMS alert in emergency situations to a pre-designated number, enabling the recipient to call you back promptly Mobile Tracker will automatically transmit an SMS to a predetermined number, whenever the SIM card is changed without your authorization Auto Time Setting adjusts the clock automatically to the right local time when changing time zones in a GSM environment.

These enhanced features offer unparalleled security and convenience to you and your handset, letting you feel safe and assured through the day and night. Knowing that help is only a call away will give you peace of mind. And should your phone ever get lost or stolen, you know there’s a method to aid its recovery. When life throws an unexpected curve, a helping hand can make all the difference.

Other Features
Messaging efficiency via SMS, EMS and MMS lets you make the most of your text messages MP3 and 40 poly ringtones for a more personalized, better-sounding calling experience WAP 2.0 and several embedded Java games so you can have a bit of fun 500-entry phonebook, assorted calendars, schedules and To Do lists, not to mention clocks, calculators and other PIM tools.

Users benefit with an extra set of features that boosts the usability of their handset. Say exactly what you want with more sophisticated text messages, saving on unnecessary phone calls. Ringtones sound more realistic and natural, and are definitely sweeter when the tunes are of your own choosing, For a spot of leisure, indulge in some built-in games or feel free to download others. The SGH-B500 acts as an electronic personal organizer that helps keep your day in place, your contacts up-to-date, your numbers in check – you’ll wonder how you became so efficient.

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