T-Mobile and Samsung Introduce the Samsung SGH-x495

Samsung SGH-x495

Samsung SGH-x495

Yesterday T-Mobile USA announced that it will be carrying the Samsung SGH-x495 mobile handset starting this month.

The Samsung SGH-x495 is the successor to the SGH-x475, also carried by T-Mobile. The basic clamshell form factor handset builds on its predecessor by including a better screen, upgrading from an STN to an TFT LCD, and better battery life. The display is one of Samsung's UFB, or Ultra Fine and Bright, models providing a clear and bright display with less battery drain. The Samsung SGH-x495 is also slightly larger than the SGH-x475 in all dimensions.

The Samsung SGH-x495 supports T-Mobile's HiFi Ringtones and Java MIDP 2.0 for games and applications. The SGH-x495 allows over-the-air downloading of games, ringtones, and wallpaper, but due to the omission of Bluetooth, or even InfraRed connectivity, the user is restricted to only using an over-the-air service. Instant messaging support is provided for AIM, Yahoo!, and ICQ. Also included is basic personal organizer features such as a calendar, calculator, to do list, voice memo, world clock, and a monochrome OLED display on the outside of the flip.

For a basic handset, the phone is fairly well featured, and should suit its intended market well. The Samsung SGH-x495 is available in white, for post-paid customers, and blue, for pre-paid, and is priced at $129.99USD or $49.99USD with an instant rebate from T-Mobile.

Specifications for the Samsung x495
Band	GSM 850/1800/1900Mhz
Data	GPRS
Size	90mm x 47mm x 24mm
Weight	86g
Battery Life	200 hours stand by time
	2.5 hours talk time
Main Display	65,536 color UFB TFT LCD, 128x160 pixel resolution
Sub-Display	Monochrome OLED, 96x64 pixel resolution
Camera	No
Video	No
Messaging	MMS/EMS/SMS
Email	No
Bluetooth	No
Infrared	No
Java	Yes (MIDP 2.0)
Polyphonics	Yes (40 voice)
Memory	?
Availability	August 2005
Other	Comes in white for post-paid services or blue for pre-paid.

 

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