Samsung SGH-E250
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Mobile phones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Samsung SGH-E250 Overview
The Samsung SGH-E250 is a mobile device launched in October 2006, positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to the Samsung D900/D900i (also known as the ULTRA edition 12.9). While it shares many characteristics with the D900/D900i models, the E250 features a display resolution approximately half that of the D900, and its camera is limited to 0.3 megapixels compared to the 3-megapixel camera found on the D900/D900i.
In 2008, Samsung Electronics released the SGH-E250i/SGH-E250V, a dual-band variant of the original E250 designed for GSM 900 and 1800 MHz networks. This model retains the E250’s design but is equipped with an 800 mAh battery, an upgrade from the E250’s 750 mAh capacity. The E250i/E250V also includes enhancements such as a VGA camera, a 2.0-inch screen, Bluetooth connectivity, an MP3 player, and an FM radio with recording capabilities. Software improvements provide visual refinements, background music playback, and support for standard MP3 ringtones, distinguishing it from the original SGH-E250.
The Samsung E250 achieved significant commercial success, marking a milestone as Samsung's first mobile phone to surpass 20 million units sold by February 2008.
Features
The SGH-E250 is a tri-band mobile device equipped with many standard functionalities typical of its era. It features a VGA camera, a microSD slot that allows memory expansion from its 10MB internal storage up to 2GB, Bluetooth 2.0 with support for A2DP, an FM radio, and an MPEG4 media player. Additionally, it includes a built-in web browser and several utility applications such as a calculator, calendar, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, world clock, and unit converter. The phone also comes preloaded with various Java games including Cannonball, Forgotten Warrior, Freekick, Arch Angel, Asphalt2, Minigolf Las Vegas-T&B, and Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest.
To increase the volume on the Samsung SGH-E250, users can enter the code *#8999*8378#. For the later released black version known as the SGH-E250D, the corresponding code is *#0206*8378#. (This procedure is documented elsewhere.)
Performance
The E250 offers 10MB of internal Flash storage expandable via a microSD card. It is powered by an ARM9 processor running at 230 MHz, delivering rapid processing speeds. However, it does not support multitasking and the media player cannot be minimized during use. The FM radio can operate concurrently with other functions. Installation of games and applications is only possible through the default web browser by visiting compatible websites; alternative installation methods are unsupported. The device lacks native Java 3D support, though certain variants provide experimental Java 3D functionality accessible by entering *#52828378#. Alternatively, software-based 3D graphics can be rendered efficiently owing to the ARM9 processor’s capabilities, similar to implementations on the Tapwave Zodiac.
Design
The SGH-E250 features a sliding mechanism where the TALK, END, MENU buttons and directional pad are located on the upper section. Sliding out reveals the numeric keypad on the lower half. This sleek handset is offered in a variety of colors including black, silver, pink, lilac, and crystal.
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