| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GSM 900/1800/1900 mHz, EDGE |
| Availability by region | September 24, 2007 |
| Predecessor | Samsung P310 |
| Form factor | bar |
| Dimensions | 88 mm × 54 mm × 11.6 mm (3.46 in × 2.13 in × 0.46 in) |
| Mass | 102 g |
| Memory | 60 MB |
| Removable storage | microSD (Max 2 GB) |
| Battery | 960 mAh |
| Display | QVGA (320 × 240 pixels), 262k colors |
| Rear camera | 3-megapixel |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Data inputs | Via touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard |
The Samsung SGH-P520 is a smartphone created by Samsung Electronics, announced on September 24, 2007, at a Giorgio Armani fashion show in Milan in a partnership between the two companies.[1]
It is the successor to the Samsung P310 (and the P300 before that), classified by Samsung as a "credit card-phone".[2] Originally retailing at 750 euros ($1100),[3] it has a 2.6-inch touchscreen with haptic feedback similar to that of the LG Viewty[4] and a 3-megapixel camera. It uses Samsung's "Croix" user interface.[5]
The Samsung Giorgio Armani's design would heavily influence the Samsung Tocco handset in 2008.[6]
Reception[edit]
Mobile-review.com praised the screen quality as being among the best, but the reviewer found texting on it "fiddly".[7] TechRadar liked the slim and stylish design along with the haptic display, but criticised the user interface and lack of 3G or Wi-Fi.[8] Softpedia called it a 'copycat' of LG's Prada handset.[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Ricker, Thomas (2007-07-25). "Samsung's Armani phone has a surprise: a haptic feedback UI - Engadget". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ "Samsung, Armani launch designer vibro phone • The Register". The Register.
- ^ "Mobile-review.com Review of GSM-handset Samsung Armani (SGH-P520)". www.mobile-review.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-16.
- ^ "The Samsung SGH-P520 Prada Phone - SlashPhone.com". 2007-07-23. Archived from the original on 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ "Samsung Armani mobile phone • The Register". The Register.
- ^ "Samsung's F480 Armani (Without the Armani), Dual Touch Chic G400 flip and F400 B&O slider".
- ^ "Mobile-review.com Review of GSM-handset Samsung Armani (SGH-P520)". www.mobile-review.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-16.
- ^ "Giorgio Armani Samsung SGH-P520 review". 28 February 2008.
- ^ "Prada Was Taken, Samsung Brings Armani Mobile Phone". 25 July 2007.
