Fashion conscious music enthusiasts looking for an advanced mobile phone
with the latest music capabilities need to look no further. Incredibly
compact, the tiny SGH-X830 boasts a state-of-the-art music player, a 1.
3-megapixel camera with support for MPEG4 video playback, stereo
Bluetooth, 1 GB of built-in memory, and more.
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An innovative design with plenty of style to spare. Take a
closer look at the X830's features. |
Design
The X830's unique
swing-open form factor sets it aside from traditional clamshell,
candybar, or slider designs. When closed, the X830 functions like a
fully loaded MP3 player complete with a full-color 128x220 screen that
horizontally displays the playlist, equalizer settings, and song
information. The cover features a convenient and simple-to-use circular
trackpad and trackpad button that makes music management a breeze.
Swinging the phone open exposes the keypad and doubles its length for
use as a phone. The unit's dial pad is configured in a revolutionary
two-column format instead of the traditional three, making the device
even easier to hold and carry. The right side of the unit houses up/down
buttons for volume control, while the rear of the device houses the
built-in 1.3-megapixel camera. Competitive with high-end dedicated music
players, the X830 comes with an amazing 1GB of built-in memory, offering
plenty of storage for music, images, and videos. Lastly, the unit's
built-in Bluetooth and USB 2.0 capability makes loading music onto the
X830 fast and easy. Calling Features
With 1 GB of internal memory, the X830 is designed
to hold all the contacts, phone numbers and addresses you can throw at
it (up to 1,000 of them, to be precise). A call list remembers your most
recent missed, received, and dialed calls. The X830 supports polyphonic
ringtones and MP3-based music ringtones. A built-in speakerphone lets
you talk hands-free while you're doing other things, and picture caller
ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. And because the X830
supports Bluetooth connectivity, you can use your favorite wireless
headset to discreetly jam out to your favorite tunes or to take calls
handsfree.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The X830 has all the bases covered
when it comes to messaging. Support is built-in for sending and
receiving text, video, graphics, and sound via messages. When used in
combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new
world of messaging fun.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the X830. It supports the GPRS
protocol, as well as the new, high speed EDGE data protocol. When used
with your carrier's data service and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data
capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and
PDAs. Lastly, the built-in email client will allow you to stay in touch
while on the move.
A number of handy productivity tools are bundled with the X830
including a voice memo recorder, an alarm clock, a calculator with
currency converter, a calendar, a clock with world time and stopwatch
features, and a to-do list. And because the X830 supports the SyncML
synchronization standard, you can easily sync your PC-based contacts.
Imaging and Entertainment
The unit's portability and compactness
do not compromise the ease of use of its various multimedia functions.
The feature rich X830 portable jukebox plays multiple audio formats
including MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, and WMA. The circular trackpad
navigation feature gives you hassle-free control of the music functions,
while the built-in 1GB memory allows for storage of up to 250 songs. You
can also download audio files from the CNN or BBC websites via the
supported podcasting function.
The USB 2.0 connection is fast enough to handle large data volumes,
and the onboard music library organizes downloaded music according to
album name, song title, artist, and genre for effortless search and
playback. And don't forget, the previously mentioned stereo Bluetooth
feature allows you to talk handsfree or enjoy their music through a
wireless stereo headset.
When it's time to capture the moment, the X830's built-in 1.
3-megapixel camera captures stills and video to the phone's internal
memory. The X830's camera also features a 4 x digital zoom, a timer mode,
a night mode, and white balance/brightness feature. Lastly, if you want
to dress up the X830, picture effects, custom screensavers, and
backgrounds can be set to fit your personality.
Java support is built into the X830, making it a powerful gaming
companion. You can also use the handset's Bluetooth or USB data
connection to load more games and files onto the phone.
The X830 also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows you to
safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games,
or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
Vital Statistics
The Samsung SGH-X830 weighs 2.60 ounces and
measures 3.30 x 1.18 x 0.78 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at
up to 5.2 hours of digital talk time, and up to 230 hours of digital
standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies.
The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
