Samsung SGH-Z540 Review Roundup

Last Updated
- Added review by CNET (22nd November, 2006)

Samsung SGH-Z540 is an ultra slim flip phone (14.9 mm) featuring 140 MB of memory, 1.3-megapixel camera and 4x digital zoom with large QVGA interior display (262,144 colours) as well as second TFT display on the outside. Not to mention Samsung SGH-Z540 also equips with 3G support and MP3 player that is compatible with all formats such as AAC/AAC+/RA and WMA.

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CNET reviews the Samsung SGH-Z540, they rated the phone 7.3/10 and write:
“The good: Slim, stylish design; big, crisp TFT display; 3G; sturdy build quality; external music controls; large internal memory. The bad: LCD screen leaves temporary lines of discoloration when depressed; no memory expansion slot; lacks FM radio; one port for headset, charger and USB cable. The bottom line: The Samsung SGH-Z540 impresses with its slim form factor, amazingly crisp display and a decent range of multimedia features, though the lack of expansion for a 3G phone may put off some users.”

Infosync reviews the Samsung SGH-Z540, they rated the phone 74% and write:
“Excellent audio quality combines with good signal reception and a contacts library with the ability to store a good amount of information for enjoyable calling with the SGH-Z540…A texter’s wet dream due to its spacious and backlit keypad, the SGH-Z540 handles SMS, MMS and e-mail messages with ease…Equipped as it is with 3G and good signal reception, laptop users can easily get online either via Bluetooth or a bundled USB cable, catering to both wire-weary users and those who wish to maximize their download speeds going the wired route. “

3G reviews the Samsung SGH-Z540, they rated the phone 88% and write:
“In terms of size the Samsung Z540 is notably thinner than the Motorola RAZR V3x and the BenQ-Siemens EF81 - see below. Now that’s a pleasant surprise. It’s no wonder this phone is promoted by Samsung as “The Ultra Slim 3G Phone”…The Samsung Z540 may have 140MB on board memory compared to others with 64MB yet there is no memory card slot. Bit of a disappointment.”

Platform
Tri Band (900/1800/1900 MHz)
WAP 2.0
Java MIDP 2.0
The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.531 W/kg.
Size
Weight 105g
Dimension 99×51x14.9mm
Display
Internal/Colour 262,144 colours
QVGA 240 x 320 pixels
65,536 colours
128×128 pixels
Camera
1.3 Megapixel(1280×1024) and VGA Camera
Digital Zoom(x4)
Video
Video player(3gp/MPEG4/Real one)
Video recording(MPEG4)
Video messaging
Video streaming
Video telephony
Music & Sound
64 Polyphonic Ringtone
Music Player(MP3/ACC/ACC+/RA/WMA)
External Music Keys
Dual Loudspeaker
Digital power amp
Fun & Entertainment
Embedded JAVA games
Embedded wallpaper
Embedded Ringtones
Photo caller ID(Text/Photo)
Messaging
SMS(with T9)
MMS
Email (POP3 / SMTP / IMAP4)
vCard / vCalendar
Connectivity
Bluetooth
SyncML
USB
Personal Information Management
Calendar
To do list
Scheduler
Clock
Worldtime
Alarm
Calculator
Currency Converter
Voice recorder
Call Functions
Speakerphone
Dialed/missed/received calls
Call forwarding/barring/waiting/holding
CLIP / CLIR
Multy party
Call time / Call costs
Band selection
Memory
140MB User memory
200 SMS
1,000 Phone book entries
Battery
Up to 200 hrs stand by time and Up tp 2.5 hrs talk time