Samsung SGH-P520 (Giorgio Armani)
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Compatible networksGSM 900/1800/1900 mHz, EDGE
Availability by regionSeptember 24, 2007
PredecessorSamsung P310
Form factorbar
Dimensions88 mm × 54 mm × 11.6 mm (3.46 in × 2.13 in × 0.46 in)
Mass102 g
Memory60 MB
Removable storagemicroSD (Max 2 GB)
Battery960 mAh
DisplayQVGA (320 × 240 pixels), 262k colors
Rear camera3-megapixel
ConnectivityBluetooth
Data inputsVia 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

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

References

  1. ^ Ricker, Thomas (2007-07-25). "Samsung's Armani phone has a surprise: a haptic feedback UI - Engadget". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  2. ^ "Samsung, Armani launch designer vibro phone • The Register". The Register.
  3. ^ "Mobile-review.com Review of GSM-handset Samsung Armani (SGH-P520)". www.mobile-review.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-16.
  4. ^ "The Samsung SGH-P520 Prada Phone - SlashPhone.com". 2007-07-23. Archived from the original on 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  5. ^ "Samsung Armani mobile phone • The Register". The Register.
  6. ^ "Samsung's F480 Armani (Without the Armani), Dual Touch Chic G400 flip and F400 B&O slider".
  7. ^ "Mobile-review.com Review of GSM-handset Samsung Armani (SGH-P520)". www.mobile-review.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-16.
  8. ^ "Giorgio Armani Samsung SGH-P520 review". 28 February 2008.
  9. ^ "Prada Was Taken, Samsung Brings Armani Mobile Phone". 25 July 2007.


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