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This big upgrade to the popular X475 adds great features like a speakerphone and a brighter and clearer main display. Plus, it looks a heck of a lot sexier. The X496 also supports MP3 ringtones, so you can really make some noise when the phone rings. This model retains all the great features of its predecessor, including support for MMS messaging, instant messaging and wireless web capabilities.
Design Inside the X496's sleek clamshell you'll find a large, 128 x 160 color display with support for 65,000 colors. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 64 OLED monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. There's also a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets.
Calling Features The X496's phonebook can handle up to 500 of your contacts, and you can store up to five numbers per entry, plus an email address. In addition to having a discreet vibrating alert, the X496 supports 40-chord polyphonic ringtones, which means you can really jazz up your incoming calls with cool tunes. As mentioned, custom ringtones in MP3 format are also supported. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone. As mentioned, the phone has a speakerphone, making it easy to talk hands free. Lastly, you can assign groups of callers to your favorite pictures and ringers.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools When it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity, the X496 has you covered. The phone features support for instant messaging applications (carrier messaging charges apply). There's also a built-in browser for mobile Web downloads and browsing. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging are also supported by the phone. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the X496, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with unit converter, a to-do list, a calendar, and an alarm clock.
Entertainment The X496 is easy to customize to suit your style. Screensavers, themes and wallpapers can be set to your tastes, and you can even browse and download more wallpapers from your carrier's mobile web service. The X496 is Java enabled, meaning it supports games and application downloads written on the Java platform.
Vital Statistics The Samsung X496 weighs 3.00 ounces and measures 3.5 x 1.9 x .94 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 8.3 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
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