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Slim Samsung SGH-Z510 clamshell out and aboutBy Jørgen Sundgot, 9 June 2006
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Equipped with a 1.3 Megapixel camera, high-resolution screen and 3G with video calling, Samsung's anorectic SGH-Z510 clamshell finally hits European shelves - half a year late.

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At 15 mm thick, Samsung's SGH-Z510 does not quite measure up to siblings such as the SGH-P300 and SGH-X820 - yet the handset clocks in as the Korean maker's thinnest clamshell despite arriving 6 months behind schedule. Fitted with a 1.3 Megapixel camera, the tri-band GSM handset not only shoots stills but also records video in MPEG4 and H.263 formats, and is also capable of video telephony and streaming courtesy of its 3G support.

Further on the note of multimedia, the SGH-Z510 is also equipped with 138 MB of onboard memory which stores among other content MP3 and WMA files for playback, while USB and Bluetooth enable content transfers as well as printing courtesy of PictBridge and support for the BPP profile. To navigate these features and more, Samsung has thrown in dual displays; one external measuring in at 1.3 inches, and the other a high-resolution 2.2-inch QVGA display for internal use.

Price and availability

Available now in major European markets, the Samsung SGH-Z510 sells in the €450 range without subscription.

More slim clamshells out now

BenQ-Siemens EF81

Score: 87% When: May 2006 Worth: €450

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Read the full article » A no-frills clamshell with an industrial look and sturdy feel to it, the BenQ-Siemens EF81 offers a comprehensive range of features which include a mediocre 2 Megapixel camera; a sub-par MP3 player; and slightly underperforming 3G connectivity with video calling and a limited browser. Its best attributes, meanwhile include the excellent screen, its spacious keypad and the quality design which feels near-unbreakable. As far as clamshell phones go, it comes recommended for those in need of a rounded feature set, and it's also a decent slim phone for the same reason - as well as its anorectic 16 mm thickness. Read the full article »
LG U890

Score: 85% When: June 2006 (Three) Worth: €1

LG U890

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Read the full article » The U890's appeal lies in its achievement of getting the basics right - with the exception of its poorly designed numerical keypad, which presents something of a bump in the road. Nevertheless, this clamshell packs a good amount of features into a slim form factor with 3G capabilities including snappy transfer speeds and video calls among the main selling points along with a nice display. Compared to higher-end models, the handset's browser, integrated music player and camera are of the mediocre sort - but as matched with its closest competitors, the U890 does quite well for itself. Read the full article »
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