Announced by Samsung in October 2004, and now available
in the UK, the D500 combines the very best of Samsung's techology
in every field: from cutting-edge TFT screen to megapixel digital
camera to wireless connectivity. The phone is aimed both at high-end
business users and the technology-hungry personal user market.
In
many respects, the D500 can be viewed as an enhancement of the D410,
which itself has much in common with the best-selling E800.
Like these phones, the D500 has a slide-up design, which enables
a large screen to be placed within a compact phone design. Many
of the phones features are conveniently available on the front face,
but a gentle push will make the slide mechanism open and close automatically,
giving access to the full keypad below. Unlike the D410, the D500
has an internal aerial, giving it a more modern appearance, and
removing the possibility of damage to the aerial. The phone is also
lighter than the D410 at just 99g.
The display on the D500 is quite exceptional. With
a size of 1.9 inches, a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and 262k
colours, it knocks most other phones dead, and is even bigger than
the display on the D410. The screen uses TFT technology, making
it bright and clear, suitable for use even in direct sunlight.
The camera has a resolution of 1.3 megapixels,
making it simply the best camera phone available at the time of
launch. The camera has a flash for low-light photography and a 7x
digital zoom. The camera can also be used as a camcorder for making
videos, with a 4x digital zoom.
The phone comes with an MP3 player, with bags of
memory for storing audio tracks. MP3 clips can also be used as ringtones
as an alternative to the 64-voice polyphonic MIDI ringtones that
come supplied. MP3 ringtones offer the highest possible quality
audio.
The phone incorporates some of the advanced technology
introduced in the E800 to enhance voice clarity. The phone automatically
senses the volume of the background noise and will increase the
volume and clarity of the incoming call to make it more audible.
In addition there is an integrated handsfree speakerphone.
The D500 is the first Samsung phone in the UK to
incorporate Bluetooth™ wireless connectivity, and the phone
also has a USB port for easy connection to a computer. The Bluetooth
support is a full implementation, enabling data to be transferred
as well as for connecting to a wireless headset or car kit.
The memory available in the D500 is a whopping
80 Mbytes - more than enough for storing videos and MP3 tracks,
and enough for demanding business users too. For example, the phone
can store over 1,000 megapixel images, 60 minutes of video, or up
to 20 MP3 tracks.
Is there anything missing from the D500? The phone
clearly addresses any shortcomings with the D410 by introducing
an internal aerial, Bluetooth™ wireless connectivity and an
expanded memory. Perhaps the only thing missing is the option to
plug in an additional memory card - although frankly 80 Mbytes is
more than adequate for most users. The phone lacks the Symbian operating
system of a smartphone, which means that third-party applications
are limited, but the D500 isn't a smartphone and it's not fair to
compare it with one. In its class, we believe that the D500 is simply
the best! The Samsung
E720 is similar to the D500 but has a conventional clamshell
format instead of the D500's slide-up design.
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Average
rating from 100 reviews:
Reviewed by gaz from enland on
9th Jan 2005
this is the best phone out at the moment. got it for xmas and i
love it. great picture quality on photos, and videos are outstanding Rating:
Reviewed by zed from UK on 9th
Jan 2005
I agree with footpump!! Hey man.. ur style of writing reviews is
superb! U shud do it professionaly! very entertaining read :) Rating:
Reviewed by S johnstone from uk on
9th Jan 2005
This fone is brilliant, dont believe these ppl who are saying there
is problems with the build or the mp3. they just either dont know
how 2 look after the fone or dont know how 2 use the fone. i certainly
do and i have no problems atall with this great handset the mp3
and camera are brill and pretty much everything else(2 many things
2 name in this review) this is the best phone in my opinion and
deffo the best looking handset around. 10/10!! Rating:
Reviewed by ABACADO from UK on
7th Jan 2005
This fone is like 1 of the best ive seen dude, like it so totally
rocks!!!!! no but seriously this fone look serious and so good i
mite just melt. The graphics on this phone unbelievable and 2 be
honest i think that if ny of u out there are wantin 1 of the best
fones out this day then they shood choose this 1!! DUDE!! Rating:
Reviewed by mikee from uk on
6th Jan 2005
Just been converted from my trusted Nokia! Pleasantly surprised
with the ease of use of the menu system ... on a par with Nokia's
and much better than other manufacturers. The screen quality also
knocks the pants off its competitors! Was initially concerned with
the bluetooth (being Samsung's 1st attempt in this area), but its
found everything I've flung at it without any problems. Basically
its a very good piece of kit, and the large majority of people will
be happy with it. On the downside ... well it doesn't hook up to
outlook so doesn't do the synchronising contacts/calendar thing
etc .... but then again its not a "smart phone". Also no voice recognition
for your contacts, so bit more difficult to make that call thru'
your bluetooth headset... your fingers still have to do some walking!
If these 2 things are really important to you ... then prob best
to look elsewhere. If they don't matter / or you can live with it
... find a good deal and go for it! Rating:
Reviewed by steve from uk on
6th Jan 2005
without doubt the best phone on the market!! we have four of them
now, sujest retailers should not sell them to numptys who have no
technical nowledge, ie blue tooth tongle ebay £15, welcome
to 2005 wally fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by rUdE gAl from EnGlAnD on
6th Jan 2005
ne1 man dissin dis 4ne has a serious prob wit their brain dis is
da top notch n da market. at d mo u cnt get ne beta. der iz no competition
wit dis 4ne its a livin mechanism itz cool... i wud giv mor dan
5 *'s if it waz poss. i wud reccomend 2 ne1....go 4 it!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by PoolMan from England on
5th Jan 2005
Well, after hunting all over to get this phone on the 02 newtwork
I finally managed it theough mail order. All the advertised functions
are outstanding. As a phone the sound is clear, the ringtones are
LOUD and the screen is clear. As a camera it is as good as my trusty
old Camedia 1.3 MPixels. As a camcorder, well, it's just a bit of
fun really so don't expect THX . . All the other features are great,
buid quality is solid and the buttons are easily navigated by your
thumb. The only drawbacks are probably the lack of a radio which
I would have loved (as I do not intend to use this as an MP3 player
to save space for pics) etc. and the fact that it does not remember
I like to use T9 predictive text input. It seems to keep reverting
to old style of hitting the keys three three times for the last
letter in the key . . . am i doind something wrong here ? GREAT
phone, one of the leaders at min I reckon. Rating:
Reviewed by mush1 from england on
5th Jan 2005
There are only a few words to say what this phone is great,faboulous,stylish
and most thing of all it is really easy to use. The camera is breath
taking. if people give this a poor rating they need their brains
testing. ITS FABOULOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by magic from uk on
5th Jan 2005
i just bought the phone its gr8 its the best phone i've ever had
it has got everything you could want and more, the camera quality
is outstanding the bluetooth acess is excellent everything about
the phone is great and i thik everyone should buy it because it
is worth every penny the fone is WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating:
Reviewed by me from uk on 5th
Jan 2005
you must see and use this phone before you buy it it is a brillint
phone nd all its missin is infa red n radio dont buy this phone
unless you realy want it look around first have u seen da price
tag fink of how much phones cu down in price afta da 1st 6 munths Rating:
Reviewed by Mo Bobat from England, UK
on 4th Jan 2005
I originally ordered the new Nokia 6170 on O2 from One Stop Phone
Shop. I got it and within 15 mins I got bored - the Nokia has no
features whatsoever (unless you want PTT [Push To Talk]?!). I sent
the Nokia 6170 back and got the Samsung D500 instead. I read the
review on this website and a few others and was instantly hooked.
The real thing did not disappoint! I got the phone on Orange and
first thing, they have made a bit of a balls of it! Orange have
put their infamous "side-bar" on the main screen - basically shortcuts
to Call History, Messages (SMS, MMS, email), Calender and WAP. The
Orange sidebar takes about 1/6th of the screen - it's not huge,
but its very annyoing when you have, like me, a favourite photo
of your little boy as the wallpaper :( That aside, another boob
Orange have made is changing the Samsungs factory set MENU GRID
icons to their own - which are basically naff and boring. The icons
for the menu have no style or depth and rather spoil the phone on
first look. However, you get used to the dull icons and skip the
screen quick to get to the sub-menus which haven't been tinkered
with. The phone I got was the dark grey colour (or Platinum, as
I like to call it). It is light in weight and only just heavier
than my previous Samsung E700. The SCREEN is huge for a phone its
size. The colurs are sharp and vivid. The CAMERA is superb - 1.3
megapixel of fun! It has a built-in flash at the back which can
be set to flash just before the picture is taken or it can be set
as a constant light. Folks, don't be fooled by the little light
- it is extremely powerfull and can EASILY light up the darkest
of rooms! SMS & MMS are your usual fare - its easy to text, send
and receive messages and the options to store and forward are great.
The PHONEBOOK is as you would find in most new phones: Customisable
with photos of the person you're calling or is calling you, set
different ring tones and groups, etc, etc. The MP3 PLAYER and VIDEO
are SUPERB! The built-in speakerphone is really loud and although
I haven't tried other Mp3's, the sample song sounds just dandy.
The video is of the same ilk: clear with no distortion. The phone
has Infra-red but the great thing about the phone is that it is
the first Samsung mobile to have BLUETOOTH! I have only sent a contact
(name & telephone number) through Bluetooth so far to try it out
and it worked a treat. I have just ordered a Bluetooth dongle from
eBay to transfer mp3's and mini videos over. The MEMORY is HUGE!
Each phone comes with over 80mb, yup 80MB of memory - enough to
store over 20 mp3's! There's no MMC CARD slot (like in the Nokia
6230) but with 80MB the lack of a expansion slot won't be greatly
missed. Please remember, Samsung have not intended this phone to
be a Smartphone - it doesn't compare. But if you compare this phone
with other "standard" mobiles like the Nokia 6230, 6260, 6170, Siemens
SL65, etc then it is by far the best mobile on the market today
(things may change tomorrow, but today it is the best!). The NEGATIVES
of this phone have been briefly highlighted above - although they're
not all Samsung's fault - blame Orange for 2 major ones. However,
the lack of a data cable is a little mean. You can buy one quite
cheaply on the internet like eBay or better still, get a bluetooth
dongle for about £15.00 which will come with software to transfer
mp3's, wallpapers, videos, ringtones, etc... OVERALL, this is the
best phone I have had so far. It has many features - some you may
not have ever thought existed like PIN protecting certain "folders"
like your MMS msgs, Emails, Songs or Video files. It is easy to
use (I haven't looked at the manual once) and will last a long time
to come. The only problem is, I'm dying for Samsung to better themselves
and come up with an even BETTER mobile. Is this possible? Of course
it is and remember we're all invited! Rating:
Reviewed by MartinJ from UK on
4th Jan 2005
Phone's quality. I was looking for a new phone with an excellent
camera and was going to go for the se s700i, but they ran out of
stock at the shop, so i went for the d500 and, to be honest, i'm
pretty glad as i haven't found any kind of flaw with it yet. I love
the camera quality and the flash is definitely a good thing to have.
The only reason i've given it four stars and not five is cos i've
only had it a short while and so there's still a chance things could
go wrong. Btw, can anyone recommend a good case to get for it? Like
anyone with any new toy, i don't even wanna risk it getting scratched
or damaged! Rating:
Reviewed by Suk D from UK on
3rd Jan 2005
Quite simply the best phone I have ever owned! Rating:
Reviewed by Steve from England on
2nd Jan 2005
Great phone but does anyone know where to get a data cable to transfer
mp3's from my PC (and what type). I can't do it via bluetooth. Rating:
Reviewed by Footpump from UK on
2nd Jan 2005
Firstly - WOW! What a great phone. I think the ratio between good
and bad reviews speaks reems so it's kind of pointless repeating
the obvious raves like the memory, styling, ease of navigation etc.
However, I've read some of the previous reviews with a mixture of
agreement and sheer surprise. Complaints about the standard of photos
and vids ...buy a digi camcorder (but it wont make phone calls so
no doubt some of you will complain about that!). Then there's the
few dubious comments about the speaker, the best has to be the person
who asked what it's for - maybe take a wee look at the instructions;
even as early as page 9 should give the game away as it's described
as a "plug in speaker". I don't think by any stretch of the imagination
that my phone has added functions, so why is it I have a built in
speaker as well as the plug in? I assumed it was a standard function
but obviously not going by some of the "...it should have..." comments.
I suppose for listening to MP3's the plug in is slightly better
quality but for general hands free use, the built in speaker is
fine. Someone else seemed to think it doesn't have an IrDA port
but I wonder if they actually got a little confused as to what phone
they were reviewing. Oh yes, and the comment about the headphones
not suiting a particular person...go and buy another, more suitable
set then - they can't suit everyone and at least something has been
provided for instant use. The supplied headphones wouldn't be my
1st choice but they work if needed in case my bluetooth headset
vapourised mysteriously. For anyone out there thinking of getting
the D500 and utilising these reviews for an informed decision, then
go with the majority - it is a great phone and does exactly what
it says on the box! However, if you want to use it as a full time
MP3 player, then maybe buying an MP3 player would be a better alternative.
If you want to be the next Spielberg or Lichfield, it may be best
that you buy a camcorder/camera. Finally, if the D500 screen isn't
big enough for you, may I suggest you go out and purchase a plasma
TV from an electrical retailer. Sorry if this sounds like a rant
but please, why complain about things that are never going to suit
everyone? Better still, get to know your phone's capabilities before
commenting on them - you never know, reading the instruction book
might just help familiarise you with the layout and functions. P.S.
I am neither an anorexic or newborn but I am able to use the keys
effortlessly (but it doesn't do the ironing so maybe I will have
to conceed it's a rubbish phone... I think not!) Rating:
Reviewed by George from Manchester on
22nd Dec 2004
The phone is absolutley awesome, so many great features!!!! Just
buy a standard samsung data cable, eg. for the e700 and just download
the new software from www.samsung.co.uk. works great!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by Kevin from England on
22nd Dec 2004
A HIGHLY OVER-HYPED PHONE.....Advance "Hype" of this phone does
it no credit now that we can actually see and use it....The screen
is quite small, much smaller than current phones on the market.
The screen size is further compromised by quite large borders for
Service Provider Customization, giving you about 1 inch square of
wallpaper!!....The camera is POOR, don't be fooled by "Megapixel
size", The amount of megapixels is not the only determinant of pic
quality. The pic quality is worse than an old Sharp GX10i let alone
Sharps newer models...Weirdly disappointing....Construction and
size is of the usual really "plasticky" mini-brick format..although
as a brick it's smaller than the usual mobile brick..a welcome element,
also the colour makes it looks more appealing than the silver plastic
usually served up.....Keyboard slider is firm and easy to use in
one hand, but the buttons can be tricky to use due to them being
lowered into a bay with high walls restricting your fingers ...Fine
if you're anorexic, but otherwise somewhat difficult. The letters/numbers
are also tiny, giving you a headache trying to read them even as
they are well lit. Bluetooth works extremely well, synching easily
with everything I threw at it. Menu system is very easy to use as
are the nav buttons except the centre "ok" button, which again requires
one to be anorexic or new born....And now for the most stupid thing
I've seen on a mobile phone....You have to dis-assemble a pyramid
of plastic to reveal a 1 inch square module to plug into the side
of the phone in order to use it as a speakerphone!!! What were these
designers on!! The colour of the plastic being brown/greyish makes
the phone look quite good, especially as the overall size of it
is quite small. Size of text is SUPERB, nice and large/clear. Great
for browsing web pages. Overall, a strange phone, not what you would
regard as modern or current. The fact that it is a current model
of circa 2004 shouldn't fool you in to thinking that it IS like
a modern and capable phone, which it isn't. Ultimately, the tiny
screen size, difficult to see and use keypad, "Plug in loudspeaker",
will consign it very shortly to the usual 1 week wonder's grave.
It would compete well in the market if the year were 1990, which
ultimately is how this phone looks/functions. It's only redeeming
factor is it's excellent bluetooth connectivity, which is not a
1990 feature.....I'm just off to the Post Office to send it back. Rating:
Reviewed by oli from uk on 21st
Dec 2004
This phone is perfect, it has everything i want and more. It can
be expensive depending on where you get it from, but i managed to
find a really cheap deal by shopping around on the net. Iv been
waiting for it to arrive for ages and now i finally have it, its
even better than i thought! all i need now is a little bluetooth
adapter for my pc so i can slap my mp3s on there :D Rating:
Reviewed by vatsal gupta from uk on
21st Dec 2004
it is the best phone i have seen. i melted in front of it when i
saw it. its imaging is superb and the only thing missin can only
be and irda port which as told below is not missed cause bluetooth
and usb overshadow it. thus this phone is simply the best Rating:
Reviewed by Lizzie from UK on
21st Dec 2004
Had this phone 2 days was really impressed until I dropped it completely
by accident. It now turns itself on and off, the screen freezes
and i can't get a wallpaper up on the screen. Not very good build
quality at all, as usual from samsung. Rating:
Reviewed by Tesh from UK on 21st
Dec 2004
Try to use i-tunes (can d/l from cnet.com/downloads)and crop mp3
files into the tone that you want. Should be able to then use these
mp3 files as ringtones Rating:
Reviewed by George from England on
21st Dec 2004
Try looking on ebay for a data cable, i picked one up for about
£6.00, works fine! PHONE IS GREEEAAATT!!!!!!!!!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by Michael Laxamana from England
on 21st Dec 2004
Easiest way to transfer files is by using a bluetooth dongle. Rating:
Reviewed by mobile lover from uk on
20th Dec 2004
by just looking at it makes u buy the phone with it's outstanding
features and designs. it's got the best u can ever get. everything
u need is there in D500 n a fabulous 80MB memory you can save all
the joys u had in that phone. i just loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! buy it now okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Rating:
Reviewed by Me! from UK on 20th
Dec 2004
Overall a damn good phone. Great sound (especially with the supplied
loud speaker). Massive memory, much more than other phones, even
though this one can't be upgraded with a memory card. Pics are good
enough for a camera phone, video is a bit jerky (but the novelty
will wear off soon anyway), the flash is very bright for pics in
the darkest of places!!! Answer to other people's question about
a data cable, I'd get a Bluetooth dongle for your PC, it quick and
no messy cables. If your after a small, feature-packed phone and
don't really need a massive screen, get this phone, you won't be
disapointed! Rating:
Reviewed by Comhnall Ferguson from UK
on 20th Dec 2004
I think its the most outstanding phone in the world because it has
all the features that you could think of Rating:
Reviewed by Niall Brown from Scotland
on 19th Dec 2004
dis fone is the best samsung to ever be made the 1.3 megapixel camera
is great and the memory is mammoth it says yo can store 0 mp3 ringtones
but on mine you can store 34 isn't dat great. Rating:
Reviewed by fred from london on
19th Dec 2004
over hyped by all the people who have reviewed this phone. sad considering
people take notice of rewiews. but i do understand if you spend
lots of money on something then you have to make your self believe
its good. Rating:
Reviewed by KUSH!! from UK on
19th Dec 2004
IT IS SO COOL Rating:
Reviewed by TONY fromon 20th
Dec 2004
YOU DONT NEED A DATA CABLE..JUST BUY A BLUETOOTH DONGLE (£20.00)AND
PLUG IT INTO YOUR PC.. Rating:
Reviewed by Damien from England on
18th Dec 2004
Although I am only 15, I want a say in how this has to be the phone
of the year! The phone itself very sleek, stylish and a definte
trend setter in its market. It offers features that surpasses todays
similar phones. I don't get why people are so critical of this phone,
so it may not be perfect, but yet trying to achieve this perfection
it achieves exellence. Just because I am 15, don't think my opinion
doesn't matter, infact my IQ is 143, that means I know what i'm
saying. And i'm saying that go out and buy this phone, it'll put
a smile on your face just in time for christmas!!!!!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by oliver from england on
18th Dec 2004
This phone is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have to buy one!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by RAHUL from INDIA on
18th Dec 2004
It's a great phone that I have seen till yet with outstanding facilities
available in it that's why I love it. Rating:
Reviewed by Vinni from UK on
18th Dec 2004
What a beauty!I got this phone yesterday and I haven't put it down
since then! It has all the features I wanted and much more. The
Best pnone in the market! Iam proud to own one. Go get yours. Rating:
Reviewed by demetri papaiounnu from
Greece/england on 17th Dec 2004
this phone is simply supberb. the quality of the camera and video
is the best i've seen but the camera is lte down a bit, due to a
3 second delay when taking a picture.This however, is the only fault
as everything else beats all other phones hands down. FANTASTIC
GET IT!!!! The only other phone that compares with the D500 is the
Motorola A1000 which is also awesome! Rating:
Reviewed by jem from england on
17th Dec 2004
two months ago i purchased the E800, not knowing the D500 was being
unleashed.I thought the 800 was cool until this 500 came along.about
time samsung got it right on such a diddy phone,videoing ect.you
will be will be stuck on this phone.go and get one now, Rating:
Reviewed by MANAMI from CROATIA on
17th Dec 2004
GREAT, THE BEST! I HAVE IT! HA,HA,HA,HA,H,HA... Rating:
Reviewed by bev clemons from uk on
17th Dec 2004
wow!!! its as good as i thought, no better as it has great functions
and mp3 ringtones. its easy to use but i need to find out how to
get more mp3 tones onto my fone. anyway everyone stops to look at
my fone and comments on how nice it is. if you are after this fone
GOOD LUCK as i had to travel 30 miles to get one, but it was worth
it!!! enjoy. Rating:
Reviewed by Faizan Hussain from Birmingham
on 16th Dec 2004
My aunty got this fone i borrowed it. I like the camera. I bought
1 two Rating:
Reviewed by dave smith from liverpool
on 16th Dec 2004
looks great but wont let me download any mp3's from my pc,spoke
to samsung customer services and basicaly they arnt interested Rating:
Reviewed by Mr King from England on
16th Dec 2004
Not the best from Samsung they have produced better phones in the
past. They've just not got the size right this time have they hey
its just too thick. It looks like a cheap and nasty toy, maybe silver
would have looked better, the features are reasonable as well they
not special Rating:
Reviewed by Jono from England on
16th Dec 2004
Looking at the positives, this phone has it all (just read the main
review above), the only thing that I can pick on with this phone
would be that the camera is not quite as good as the latest Sharp
models, the pictures are a bit grainy when shown on the screen.
The sound, memory capacity, size and connectivity of the D500 though
puts it ahead of all other phones in it's market at the moment.
Rating:
Reviewed by Chris from Liverpool on
15th Dec 2004
WOW! what can I say! This phone is just superb, and I don't give
any phone 5 stars easily! great camera as well as it being stylish.
The only down side to it is where can you buy the data cable and
software for the MP3's? Anyone know? Rating:
Reviewed by Dane from England on
15th Dec 2004
The Samsung D500 is the best phone around, it's a lovly colour and
easy to use!!! Rating:
Reviewed by lea from uk on 14th
Dec 2004
o-m-g what can i say, white van man brought it to me yesterday,
charged it and can't put it down, xmas has come early to me, good
pic's, nice sound's and easy to use, video is good quality and easy
to bluetooth to pc, well done samsung, always had nokia's but no
more. two of my mate's have ordered them also now, just one moan,
need a date cable!! any one got a link. Rating:
Reviewed by john eccleston from liverpool
on 14th Dec 2004
absolutly fantastic,camara=great,video=great, looks=great, i could
go on for hours, A MUST BUY!!!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by Natasha from England on
14th Dec 2004
It is a fantastic phone I did order the V3 first but that doesn't
even compare to the D500 anyone who is anyone should have one they
are brilliant and Orange talk plans are brilliant at the moment
too!!! Samsung is definately the best make aswell!! Rating:
Reviewed by mohsin from patel on
14th Dec 2004
its an excellent phone with outstanding looks and features Rating:
Reviewed by michael from uk on
14th Dec 2004
ok got it as free orange upgrade, looks very nice, adverage camera
(but it is only a phone) video not bad, but what no bluetooth licence,
data transfer very bad, no softwear supplied and took nearly 2 hours
to download on broadband. overall if you want a phone for phone
reasons and not much else it looks and feels great, but dont expect
an mobile office. Rating:
Reviewed by Dan from U.K on 14th
Dec 2004
Nice Phone but shame about the 3 sec delay when taking a photo! Rating:
Reviewed by Carsley from England on
14th Dec 2004
The samsung d500 looks outstanding the best phone i've seen Rating:
Reviewed by nic from uk on 14th
Dec 2004
can anyone say STYLE? the d500 is the epitome of style! i've had
mine for 2 days and i'm still amazed. i've had samsung phones since
the t100 and would never get any other make, the d500 has renewed
my faith in the name. when i first saw it advertised, i thought
it was gonna ba a black e800, but its totally better! camera = great;
memory = great; phone = GREAT!!! and its unusual to see a black
phone, they're all silver! the d500 stands out as a modern classic!
go out and buy it, u'l not regret it! Rating:
Reviewed by kabzy from UK on
13th Dec 2004
best phone ive had, n ive had many!! got everything. only thing
i wanna know is what is the pyramid looking thing that comes with
the phone?????? Rating:
Reviewed by Javed from UK on
13th Dec 2004
The phone is absolutely brilliant. However I will not be using it.
I have got it for someone very special and I hope she likes it as
much as I do! Rating:
Reviewed by Graham from UK on
13th Dec 2004
Got the phone yesterday from Carphone Warehouse and - WOW! Everything
about this phone is so refined...from it's looks, down to the way
the software works inside it. I'm amazed at how many features the
phone has and yet it works so flawlessly and fast - unlike my previous
T610! Camera = superb, Andy, you're a fool for knocking the phone
over the quality of the camera...it's perfectly acceptable and if
you want super quality...go buy a bloomin digital camera...NOT A
PHONE! The screen resolution and quality is outstanding...every
single item is of high resolution and very clear. Text is smooth
and easy to read, with no jagged edges as might be present on inferior
phones (i.e SL55 :)) The sliding mechanism is one up on the E800,
a lot smoother, and no bad noises when closing at speed. I don't
know what Siemens were thinking with the SL55 and not having it
spring loaded...it just feels so rubbish compared! MP3 player is
a superb add-on feature. With 80MB of memory, you can fit enough
songs on it to keep you amused on your way to work, and maybe even
back again (although take the charger with you as you might actually
want to use it to call someone!) Messaging features are in a league
of it's own...writing text messages using either T9 or ABC is effortless
and once you've become accustomed to the keyboard, you'll have messages
whizzing away in seconds. The video recorder isn't something I plan
on making use of, but after having a little play, I must say I'm
impressed! It's no camcorder - by a long shot - but for those moments
where you just need to capture a video, the quality and resolution
of play back will more than suffice. Rating:
Reviewed by Grzegorz from England,London
on 13th Dec 2004
No doubt,phone looks great,the materials they used are much better
than on the E800 and the other popular handsets. It's a shame that
the set doesn't come with USB wire - even the super cheap NEC 616V
has got it in box. To be honest the only advantage for me is a high
resolution camera and big memory, otherwise the phone is plain like
the Nokia 7210 launched 2 years ago, and it hasn't got even radio.
Obviously Samsung did not think that in-ear headphones are useless
for many people (including me) so I can forget about listening the
MP3, becouse I can't plug in the one that suits me. You will also
find the problems with managing your phonebook which annoying me
most!! Conclusion - this phone only looks nice and it has a good
camera. If you are the Nokia user, stay with it!! In terms of functionality
and reliability no one can beat them. Rating:
Reviewed by Tom from England on
13th Dec 2004
brilliant Rating:
Reviewed by Jo Ang from UK on
12th Dec 2004
Just received this phone yesterday from Carphone Warehouse (sim-free)
... and I haven't been able to put it down! I was worried that trying
to txt on it would be a problem but its very similar to the Nokia
OS (without the annoying error msg coming up with 'App closed')!
It's a pity that there's no in-built speaker, but the additional
accessory (very cute triangular speaker) gives super sound quality
- so no complaints there! Camera quality is great (for a 1.3MP)
and so is the zoom! The flash on this camera is the best I've come
across (compared to the Sony Ericsson S700i)! It would be nice if
Samsung had installed a copy + paste function like on the more recent
Nokia's ... but hey, you can't have everything! Additional features,
such as java games are fun to fiddle round with for a while - but
unless you're a hardcore mobile gamer, don't fret! All in all, a
great phone ... very cute to handle and easy to get to grips with!
BUY IT NOW, you won't regret it! Rating:
Reviewed by michael from inglaterra
on 12th Dec 2004
i love tjis fone but i feel a bit ript off by orange cos they gave
me txts that i have to use between 8pm and midnite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love the design n stuff cmera :D:):):):):D Rating:
Reviewed by NSR from London, UK on
11th Dec 2004
Just received phone today 11/12/04, after being a 4x Nokia user
for 7-8 years. Great little thing, calculator, time zones, convertors,
MP3 Player, voice recorder, video, blueto, etc, etc.... Simple to
use and thats just after 5 hours. Nokia's are now history for me,
until they do the same - sorry Nokia!!! Rating:
Reviewed by erik from United Kingdom
on 10th Dec 2004
Nice bit of kit DOES HAVE INFA RED (dont listen to review below)
Shame you cant change the screen icons orange dump on but hey with
a screen this good quality who cares! buy it. Rating:
Reviewed by jerry from uk on
10th Dec 2004
A1 fantastic best phone ever looks good feels good outstanding small
phone i love it Rating:
Reviewed by shark from ireland on
9th Dec 2004
After i recieved my fone i waz alsoluty amazed at the camera. It
was fantastic thet they could get such a good resolution into a
fone. i waz also amazed at how easy it is to use. when entered the
shop in which i bought it i asked " i want a fone which is easy
to use" there reply waz a nokia. i waz very surprised. top of its
range, but im sure all fone manufactures are workin late hours to
contend with this fone. Its a must Buy Rating:
Reviewed by Jonathan Newman from England
on 9th Dec 2004
Wow! Rating:
Reviewed by denny from england on
8th Dec 2004
its the best phone i've ever had and believe me i've had most phones
on the market outstanding 5 stars Rating:
Reviewed by Michael Laxamana from England
on 7th Dec 2004
After waiting for what seemed like years, I got mine yesterday from
Orange! Super little phone! BT connected paired with anything and
everything, good battery life, awesome camera and easy to use! Highly
recommended! Rating:
Reviewed by Rajan Sharma from Birmingham,
UK on 6th Dec 2004
Ordered it as an upgrade from Orange for £49! Can't wait to
get it. Has enough features to keep me occupied for a while. Played
with it briefly in shop and camera quality is awesome and the large
screen & black case makes it look like one of the best phones on
the market in my opinion. I prefer the styling on this to the Vertu
phones and its about £10k cheaper! Rating:
Reviewed by Janine from UK on
5th Dec 2004
Finally got me hands on this little beauty yesterday, and what can
I say........linked to the Bluetooth headset I purchased with it
without any problems. Am a little disappointed that there is no
option to voicedial from the phone book (but I can live with that)
and to upload mp3's you either need the Easy Studio software and
data cable which it does not come with, or an IRDA device which
you also have to purchase separately, although not from Samsung
as far as I can tell (which is a bit frustrating, but only cos I
am impatient and want to do everything NOW). Even so, it is still
a fine little phone and is easy to use......60 mins of video capture,
great little camera, nice size screen....sharp and colourful.........meets
and in some cases exceeds what I was expecting!! :-) Rating:
Reviewed by emma from south wales(britain)
on 5th Dec 2004
I bought my samsung yesterday from the link,they had about 5 in
their delivery and well i haven't left it alone yet and the battery
is still full,i'm blown away. There is plenty of things onnit to
keep you technology hungry people interested and its soooooooo small
and sexy. Its loud so you will definately hear it in your bag or
pocket,I've had five samsung phones in the past and they have all
been brill but this beats all of them and nokias too,the only thing
is the camera is good but not as amazed as predicted seems a bit
blurred to me,maybe i need to adjust camera sttings? I have a sharp
gx30 as well and the camera is amazing, i thought been as samsung
is 1.3 mega pixels it would be better again,but there you go,can't
have everything eh! can someone let me know if they think the same
thing bout camera...buy it you will not regret it and people will
be sooo jealous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by chelsea boy from uk on
5th Dec 2004
purchased this phone earlier 2day because i think its something
not to be missed. bluetooth, mp3 player and ringtones, large memory,
big screen, 1.3mpx camera and video recorder all on a samsung phone.
couldnt miss the opportunity for this piece of art. Rating:
Reviewed by Andy Whitehead from UK on
4th Dec 2004
I bought the Samsung D500 earlier today from The Link. After waiting
patiently for it's release how very disappointed I am now I've got
it. Excellent usual Samsung features but the quality of the camera
and video leave an awful lot to be desired. In truth it really is
overpriced and over-rated. I've taken mine back and bought the Sharp
GX30 - they're like chalk and cheese in every way. The Sharp totally
loses the D500 for quality. Rating:
Reviewed by Steve from UK on
4th Dec 2004
Just got the phone yesterday, not put it down yet. Superb style
ease of use and everything you need in a mobile for daily use ,
great size to carry round nice slide action and lots of great features.
GO AND GET ONE! Rating:
Reviewed by Alexandro P. from Kusu Islands
- Singapore on 4th Dec 2004
Cliche or no cliche i have to say , LOOK NO MORE. This phone is
the Ultimate role model for all phones in 2005. D500 is the phone
to beat for all phone manufacturers in 2005. It is the most versatile
and best all round featured master-piece. The BEST phone money can
buy. Rating:
Reviewed by Zjelko from uk on
4th Dec 2004
WOW! WHAT A PHONE CANT WAIT TO GET MINE, IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A
PHONE LIKE THIS FOR SOME TIME, NOTHING EVEN COMES CLOSE. O2 WILL
RELEASE IT ON 13 DEC ONLINE. HERE IS A GOOD REVIEW OF THE PHONE.
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/samsung-d500-en.shtml Rating:
Reviewed by Craig from UK on
25th Nov 2004
Well what can I say Samsung have finally done some market research
and come to their senses. Finally givin the people what they want.
Bluetooth and mp3 players must now be standard in the rest of their
phones. Minor problems like this are what kept them back, but not
anymore! Well done the specs are awesome, the phone is impressive,
im gonna get me a badboy black one. Rating:
Reviewed by daniel kim from canada on
25th Nov 2004
i agree it has amazing features....one of the best phones out there.....im
going to korea this winter.....deciding whether to get the samsung
d500 or the samsung d710.....the d710 has symbian and series 60....but
d500 has bluetooth....both phones offer very good features.................................do
u really have the limited red edition of d500......??? thats a little
bit odd....because i dont think it is released yet is it. Rating:
Reviewed by Janine from UK on
24th Nov 2004
haven't actually got my hands on this phone yet, but it looks to
be a beauty. I have had 5 samsung phones, only deviating once to
the siemens sl55, soon after which I saw sense. my latest is the
smashing little e800, which does all I need with exception of no
bluetooth (and the dictionary has a habit of forgetting words I've
input). However I am waiting on tenterhooks for the D500 to arrive
on our scenes and I will be there like a shot. Indeed Samsung with
bluetooth will be hard to beat, I am pretty sure. Rating:
Reviewed by Ferry from Netherlands on
23rd Nov 2004
It's a great mobile phone, the only negative thing is that it's
just 1.3, it should be 2.0. I have him in red, that's the limited
edition. Rating:
Reviewed by Jonathan Bruce from England
on 22nd Nov 2004
Definately THE phone of the moment! I've had Samsung phones before
and liked them. My mistake was upgrading to a Nokia6600. This phone
does everything i want from a phone and more, i do hope that Samsung
bring out more phones with Bluetooth. This will then put Samsung
back at the Top of the Mobile Ladder! It is so much easier to use
than the nokia i had, and even the battery life is an improvement
over the old T100 i had years ago. Rating:
Reviewed by Joseph Whitehouse from United
Kingdom on 17th Nov 2004
Having seen and played with the phone, I must confess it is an absolutely
outstanding handset, and the printed images, meet up to expectations
too! Bluetooth on a Samsung is an unheard of, so this truly is a
break-through! Initial prices are currently ranging from between
£350-380 Sim free, online to pre-order! It is a handset that
is greatly sort after, and the best (in my opinion) to come out
over the next 6 months. Rating:
Reviewed by Islam Choudhury from United
Kingdom on 14th Nov 2004
This phone is a MUST, the first Samsung mobile to combine features
and style to its max. It's a monster but a tiny monster, whatever
the price, this is a MUST buy as it is going to be the best phone
around for a while...Congratulations SAMSUNG!!! Rating:
Reviewed by Clee fromon 10th
Nov 2004
Wow, what a great phone, looks stylish, i know i;ll be taking it
everywhere i go....and guess what ima buying it as soon as i see
it out Benefits: - Camera with flash, eg 1.3 megapixels - really
big screen etc u can go on forever, much preferred Rating:
Reviewed by M from England on
9th Nov 2004
This phone looks really good!! 60 minz recording and u can store
up to 1000 pics! wow!! does anyone know when its coming out?? Rating:
Reviewed by Jim from UK on 9th
Nov 2004
It looks absolutely fantastic. Samsung have finally realised what
people want and given them a phone that provides it. Those features
compare extremely well against a lot of the top phones from Nokia,
Sony Ericsson, Siemens, etc. Im definitely gettin this as i have
heard people saying that it has Bluetooth and Infra Red, both fully
functional. File transfers between phones that works. At last! Rating:
Reviewed by Orwiean from England on
9th Nov 2004
Well Dave Harris I will be giving you a race to buy this BEAAUUUTYYY
first!!! I like i mean... i LOVE this phone it is so sexy cant wait
for santa to give me it this christmas. look out girls!! this is
a turn on and guys who want some videos let me know!!! Rating:
Reviewed by Ron from Ireland on
8th Nov 2004
The phone is due on November 29th on o2, jsut thought id let you
all know Rating:
Reviewed by Jonnie Ry from UK on
6th Nov 2004
I was going to upgrade my e700 to the e800 today ... but i had a
last look over the internet. Glad i never upgraded. This fone is
a dream come true. Will definitley be getting ASAP. Features are
astonishing. I think i'll be getting the silver fascia version.
Anyway, amazing!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by Linda from UK on
4th Nov 2004
Had Samsung phones for my last 2 ! Cant wait till December when
my contract is due so can upgrade !! Rating:
Reviewed by ani from uk on 3rd
Nov 2004
Wiked man im gona get it and no shop is stoppin me watch out fone
shops im on da lookout 4 it xxxxx Wiked Samsung keep da fones up Rating:
Reviewed by Togo from UK on 3rd
Nov 2004
In terms of looks the phone looks amazing, but cant be classed as
business phone. Samsung delivers amazing build phones in terms of
design and style. I think its time for samsung to deliver phones
with OS! i just wished this phone had Symbian OS like the N6600
or UIQ like the SE P800/900 series. Thats why my next phone is going
to be Moto A1000 or P910i. But if you just want to make phone calls
and want to show off your phone this is the phone. Rating:
Reviewed by Andre@ from Italy on
3rd Nov 2004
Wonderful phone, it's really a must..the only 2 thing "bad" in it
are not expandibility (SD/MMC card) and, for me, no OS like Symbian
of the Nokia and other phone.. ..but it's really beautiful! Rating:
Reviewed by onyx from UK on 2nd
Nov 2004
Phone sounds excellent, i got a E800 which is not bad, but compared
to the D500 its a puppy... like the features. I'll be trading in
mine when its born... Rating:
Reviewed by julie from england on
2nd Nov 2004
Its a bad up phone, I have to get it, I have had samsung phones
in the past, but this is the BEST!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by chester from philippines
on 2nd Nov 2004
although most of the phone specs are really great, one feature of
the E800 model was left out - night mode - and of course, extra
memory (sd/mmc or flash cards).. anyway, liked it... thanks samsung,
you've done well... Rating:
Reviewed by alio from uk on 1st
Nov 2004
Looks brilliant but it will cost loads, best of getting the SE K700i. Rating:
Reviewed by phillip mcrack from uk on
1st Nov 2004
i like the way its black and has a colour screen. well done samsung
for this telecomunnications device Rating:
Reviewed by Rakesh from India on
1st Nov 2004
Will it be ever available in India or is just for European markets??
looks absolutely cool Rating:
Reviewed by ip freely from Uk on
29th Oct 2004
I love it. Well done Samsung for introducing a bluetooth!! Its A
Boom fone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rating:
Reviewed by Olcay Bassahan from The
Netherlands on 27th Oct 2004
Well , Just like the most other Samsung fones , is this another
great fone , I like it . Rating:
Reviewed by David Harris from UK on
26th Oct 2004
Phone looks amazing and I will be first to buy when it comes out! Rating:
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