Samsung Z560 review
Network and connections
With the SGH-Z560 model, Samsung offers a technological innovation on the European market. This model, in fact, supports HSDPA technology for data transfer, for a download speed of over 1.8 MB per second. Being a dual mode terminal, it is able to operate alternately on UMTS and GSM networks (900, 1800 and 1900 MHz). Connectivity, besides the broadband of advanced 3G, supports the "older" EDGE and GPRS technologies. Bluetooth support is available for wireless connections, while SGH-Z560 can be connected to a computer via USB cable.
Design and features
Samsung SGH-Z560 has a decidedly thin design and falls into the category of clamshell phones. Other features of this model are the reduced thickness and the integrated antenna. The available color is satin black. Both displays, the internal and the external one, are well defined and functional. On the outside of the device are the smaller screen and the camera lens. On the front cover, moreover, are positioned the quick access keys to the MP3 player functions, for maximum versatility of use. The phone comes complete with its own headset.
Main features
Samsung SGH-Z560 offers a great many features. In addition to those such as the alarm clock, currency converter, calculator, organizer and Voice Memo, this phone allows the use of third generation services, such as video calling and video messaging. The hands-free function is also very useful. Samsung SGH-Z560 is enabled for sending Sms, Mms and E-mail. Message writing is made easier by the T9 predictive text system. Memory expandability beyond the base 30 MB, finally, is guaranteed by the MicroSD card slot.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia content available is extensive. This phone is in fact equipped with a built-in MP3/AAC player, as well as an MP4/3GP video player. Polyphonic ringtones and Java games, downloadable from the WAP browser, complete the picture. Samsung SGH-Z560 is equipped with a digital camera with a 2.0 MegaPixel sensor. The maximum achievable resolution is 1600 x 1200 pixels, for perfectly sharp and well-defined images. This model, moreover, has a 2x digital zoom, self-timer and allows numerous adjustments before capturing.