Samsung SGH-U600
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Mobile phones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Template:Infobox Mobile phoneLaunched in 2007 by Samsung, the Samsung SGH-U600 is a mobile device produced in South Korea and belongs to the Samsung Ultra Edition II lineup. This slider model was renowned as the slimmest mobile phone available at the time.[1] A distinctive characteristic of this phone is its touch-sensitive call and select buttons, replacing traditional physical keys.
Specifications and features
The device offers a variety of capabilities including:
- Processor running at 85 MHz
- 2.2-inch TFT screen displaying 262,000 colors
- Support for Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900) GSM, enabling worldwide mobile network compatibility
- Touchpad interface
- Integrated hands-free speaker function
- Embedded Bluetooth technology with A2DP profile support
- Customizable animated wallpapers branded as uGo, which change dynamically based on location and time—for instance, displaying the Arc de Triomphe when in Paris, shifting between day and night scenes accordingly
- Slot for MicroSD cards up to 2 GB capacity
- Internal storage of 60 MB
- MP3 ringtone compatibility*
- Speakerphone functionality
- Digital media player supporting both MP3 audio and XviD video formats
- Bang & Olufsen ICEPower amplifier integrated for enhanced audio quality[2][3]
- 3.2-megapixel camera equipped with LED flash, autofocus, and basic image editing tools
- Capability to record and play back videos in XviD format (also supports AVI files)
- Preloaded Java games such as Bobby Carrot, TimeRider II, Asphalt Urban GT (trial), Midnight Pool (trial), Minigolf Las Vegas (trial), and Tetris (trial)[2]
- Alarm clock featuring unlimited customizable alarms
- Calendar application functional for dates between years 2000 and 2016 only
- Calculator utility
- FM radio requiring headphones to operate
- Smart Search feature
- World Clock functionality
- Converters for currency, length, weight, volume, area, and temperature units
- Timer tool
- Stopwatch feature
- Offline mode (flight mode) option
- Direct shortcut to WAP-based Google/Yahoo pages accessible from main menu; depending on region or firmware version, this may be replaced by a Bluetooth icon
- Built-in web browser powered by Access NetFront version 3.2 [1]
- The U600 Vibe (U600i) variant incorporates haptic feedback technology that produces subtle vibrations when interacting with touch-sensitive keys
- User interface presented in black and white with Samsung's proprietary uPlus/uTrack/uMenu system
Slider Configuration
The slider functionality can be adjusted to manage call acceptance and termination, as well as to close all running applications—excluding the MP3 player when configured correctly. These represent the only available customization options.
There is a setting that permits the device to remain unlocked when closed. Notably, this Samsung model is the first to enable the use of MP3 files as SMS alert tones.
Video Playback and Conversion
Complete movies can be converted utilizing Samsung PC Studio, which is bundled with the handset.
Alternatively, Mencoder can be employed with the following command line to transform a video file such as inputName.flv (or other formats) into outputName.mp4:
mencoder -oac lavc -ovc lavc -of lavf -lavcopts aglobal=1:vglobal=1:vcodec=mpeg4:acodec=libfaac:vbitrate=256:abitrate=64 -lavfopts format=mp4 -ofps 15 -vf scale=320:240,harddup -o outputName.mp4 inputName.flv
It is important to note that pausing during video recording is not supported. The resulting video is recorded at a frame rate of 8 frames per second.
Known Issues
- Certain firmware versions exhibit an issue where approximately the initial 1.5 seconds of an MP3 ringtone are truncated. This can be resolved by adding 1.5 seconds of silence at the start of the audio track using a digital audio editor.
- Operating on the AGERE II platform restricts the calendar functionality to years ranging from 2000 through 2016.
Reception
The Samsung SGH-U600 was generally met with favorable critiques.
GSMArena’s evaluation highlighted strengths in design, display clarity, camera performance, and audio quality. Nonetheless, they pointed out that the glossy screen surface diminished visibility in bright sunlight conditions.
Kent German from CNET awarded the phone a score of 7 out of 10. He commended the camera quality, screen display, and overall design but expressed dissatisfaction with the touch-sensitive buttons, proprietary headphone connector, and sound output quality. Additionally, he observed minor delays within the user interface responsiveness.
TechRadar rated the device 4.5 out of 5 stars, offering an overall positive assessment. They praised aspects such as design, camera capabilities, and the Smart Search file searching feature but cited drawbacks including absence of 3G connectivity, indistinct key separation, and a complex user interface.