Panasonic VS3
Release year: 2005
Tri-band mobile phone that guarantees up to five hours of talk time or 240 hours of stand-by. Ultra-thin mobile phone with a 1.3 megapixel camera is complemented by a QVGA screen with approximately 16 million colors. The VS3 model can also shoot video: the phone in fact allows the user to capture and view videos complete with sound. Users can enjoy MP3 ringtones and interactive 3D games, and it also supports Java technology, allowing the user to perform additional downloads from the network.
Technical specifications
| Networks | Tri-band GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| Dimensions | 96 x 46 x 18 mm |
| Weight with battery | 99 g |
| Battery | Lithium |
| Standby time | 240 h |
| Talk time | 5 h |
In the box: Battery, user manual, travel charger
Messaging
| SMS |  |
| EMS | |
| MMS | |
| Predictive text (T9) | |
| Video messaging |  |
| Chat | |
Messaging notes: The phone lights up upon receiving messages and the color of the illumination is chosen based on the 'emoticons' present in the message.
Design and display
| Display | High-resolution 2.2-inch LCD screen with approximately 16 million colors and external illumination of 300 candles. |
| Adjustable contrast | |
| Multi-line display | |
| Display color | 16 milioni |
| Display size | 320x240 pixels |
| Backlit keypad | |
| Keypad lock | |
| One-touch phonebook access | |
| Antenna | internal |
| Vibration | |
| Headphone jack | |
Design notes: The VS3 weighs less than 100 grams and is only 18mm thick. The flip opening allows easy and quick access to all functions
Features
| SIM Application Toolkit | |
| Built-in speakerphone | |
| J2ME support | |
| Conference calling | |
| Voice dialing | |
| Voice recorder | |
| Phonebook entries | N/A |
| Memory | Expandable |
Connectivity
| UMTS | |
| GPRS | |
| WAP | |
| IrDA (infrared) | |
| Built-in modem | |
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| Bluetooth | |
| USB | |
Personalization
| MP3 player | |
| Custom ringtones | |
| Silent mode | |
| Downloadable ringtones | |
| Polyphonic ringtones | |
| Downloadable images and logos | |
| AM/FM stereo radio | |
| Games | |
| Downloadable games | |
| Interchangeable covers and faceplates | |
| Alarm clock | |
| Calculator | |
Personalization notes: Customization is the hallmark of this phone thanks to the wide range of interchangeable covers, wallpapers and themed ringtones.
Camera
| Camera | |
| Sensor | Built-in digital camera |
| Image resolution | 1,3 Mpixel (1152 x 864) |
| Zoom | Available |
| Flash | No |
| Photo phonebook | |
| Image editor | |
| Self-timer | |
| Contrast and brightness adjustment | |
Video
| Video recording | |
| Quality settings | |
| Brightness adjustment | |
| Maximum resolution | |
| Video calling | |
Price history
189 € → 216 € (+14%) · minimum 99 €, maximum 216 € · 16 readings, Dec 2005 – Mar 2007