• Samsung D900i

    Samsung D900i

    Frazier Barretto, Aug 13, 2007 1133 hrs IST

    Samsung has been designing appealing clamshell and slider phones lately. Does their latest slider offer good functionality too? Let's find out.

    Light, Good Build, Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, 60 MB internal memory, FM Tuner.

    Poor Camera, No Memory card, Price, Music application cannot be minimized.

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When it comes to clamshells and sliders, Samsung seems to be nearing perfection for designing these form-factors. But the shapely aspect is not the only thing that matters; whether or not the phone houses a good set of features, eventually determines the actual functionality.

Today we have for you the latest slider-phone from Samsung's D-series - the D900i. Does it have something more than just a well-dressed slider form-factor? Let's find out.



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D900i

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Specifications

Network: GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900

Dimension: 103.5 x 51 x 12.9 mm

Weight: 85 grams

Battery: Li-Ion 800 mAh

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MPSINGH
,LUDHIANA PUNJAB INDIA, on May 29, 2010 12:57 PM
HOW MUCH PRICE OF SAMSUNG MOBILE LCD SCREEN (DISPLAY) I M BUY
mpsingh
,ludhiana punjab india, on May 28, 2010 06:39 PM
how much indian price of samsung LCD screen for mobile D900
mpsingh
,ludhiana punjab india, on May 28, 2010 06:35 PM
what is the indian price of samsung LCD screen for mobile D900
andy gabrielle
,paranaquw city, on Dec 03, 2009 11:14 AM
how much us dis?
no-names-please
,Bangalore, on Nov 13, 2009 12:30 PM
I've been using this phone(D900i) for over an year now and only curse the day I purchased this blasted phone for 9.5k. I mean I feel even my 4.8k Nokia 3110 was much better than it. I'll present to you the actual description of its features: 1.Camera - Average, 3 Mp good but the delay(2-3 sec) it takes to save,poor(nearly no) flash counter it. 2.Music player - pretty good. 3.FM radio - good. Though auto station detect isn't much reliable.I manually found out 11 stations(in Blr) while it detected only 4. 4.Ringtones,Voice memo recorder,speakerphone - Avg 5.Messages - Average, though the range of characters it allows you to type is limited to alphanumerics and a few symbols(heck I hate it when I can't use quotes("),apostrophe(') or star(*) symbol). Though messaging provides many good options. 6.Phonebook and mobile tracker - good. 7.Java games - Good. Though hardly any chance for installing a new game(4 MB constraint), also there are too many compatibility issues. 8.Calls-Huge lists for keeping record.But don't use speaker mode in a call, as they forgot to put option of switching back to normal mode. 9.Phone mode-pretty good, but 'no profiles' annoys me. 10.Browser(WAP 2.0)-it's like the worst browser there could be.. slow,unable to load big(>~200KB) pages, and not so good for viewing pages either. 11.Personal organiser functions - good. 12.Alarm-3 alarms-wake up(has snooze option), 2 additional alarms. Prettty good. 13.Document viewer for MS Office, PDF and HTML files - It's only a myth!!! None of those features is there. 14.Size,design,look,display - Pretty impressive, though display visibility is highly vulnerable to sunlight. 15.MicroSD card slot - It's handled like a uncopyable readonly memory, can't copy, edit, delete any file on it... on connecting to pc. memory card doesn't even show up. 16.MOST IMPORTANT - Battery - Max. on time - 3 days(if no call, music, radio etc.), 1.5-2 days(on 1 hour voice call) and you can do the math.. Conclusion: With every good on this phone, there are way more bads attached.. e.g. so many multimedia options but alas meagre battery renders them all useless..also good radio but can't be used without earphones and so, can't allow phone to be charge at the same time. For any queries, post a comment here and I'll answer them. Thanks.
TANUP
,Kolkata, on Jun 20, 2009 11:03 AM
i am looking for a handset for last couple of months and I am ditermined to go for Samsung But Im confused because I dont have the actual price list.I have three options U800,D900 or D840. Please send me the price for Kolkata.
brajesh
,etawah, on Oct 31, 2008 02:26 PM
how can i install java software on my mobile samsung sgh-d900i
Mandla
,Vereeniging, on Oct 23, 2008 04:59 PM
I love my fone but it has viruses
Tracy
,Johannesburg, on Apr 10, 2008 03:07 PM
I need help on how to set a new message tone?
RAHUL JADHAV
,PUNE, on Oct 19, 2008 03:42 PM
I WANT TO DOWNLOAD GAMES & OTHER SOFTWARE FROM PC TO MY SAMSUNG D 900 I PHONE
rockdj
,chennai, on Jul 10, 2008 07:06 PM
does this reviewer really know how to minimise the music player???
Soumya
,Bangalore, on Jun 05, 2008 10:30 AM
I have a Samsung SGH D900i mobile phone. I brought a WEp200 blue tooth head set for it . I want to know how to make Automatic answer option available.please advise
Charles Akpalu
,Accra, Ghana, on Jun 04, 2008 01:37 PM
Do you have a new D900i with dual chips MP and Radio?
Ashish
,Mumbai, on May 04, 2008 07:29 PM
how much is the D900i for ?
Haru
,Makati, on Apr 27, 2008 02:26 PM
however, my friends has N-Series but now they want Samsung Phones because they saw my SGH-D900i
Haru
,Makati, on Apr 27, 2008 02:04 PM
I got a Nokia before, and I compare Samsung's phone is much better. Nokia Symbian has viruses, sometimes if you install wrong files you got a virus or your phone can't install java applications?... darn, that's why I change to Samsung
Haru
,Makati, on Apr 27, 2008 02:00 PM
hey, i just got my samsung sgh-d900i and it's not worse as they type above, it has memory card, background music player, and the price now isn't bad! That guy maybe buyed the samsung as early as it release!
Tracy
,Johannesburg, on Apr 10, 2008 03:13 PM
I forgot to mention it's for D900i. I can't for the life of me work out how to put my favourite tune for a message alert it only gives me three options, ring tone, caller ringtone and Alarm, help I need to change this!!!!
TSK!
,manila, on Feb 02, 2008 05:09 PM
tsk tsk!! excuse me but u've got a wrong information here about the cons. D900i has a micro-sd card slot. can minimized the music on the bground and poor pictures AT night ONLY... REVIEW everything first. We got a bad review right here.
Sunil
,Hyderabad, on Aug 15, 2007 01:33 AM
unable to transfer any file from pc to memory card in d900i.What should i do for that?
Vishwas
,Mangalore, on Sep 19, 2007 08:37 PM
go to phone settings>usb>mass storage. this should do it
anamika
,Chennai, on Dec 05, 2007 01:45 PM
Hi I have the same problem with J600. did u get the solution for transferring the files directly to the Memory card. Please help me too with your solutions...
Sanja
,Zagreb, on Nov 24, 2007 04:32 AM
to the author of the text: do you know what the hell you're talking about? the phone takes great pictures, even in the dark, with flash and no any other light, and you can turn the keypad tones off. it looks to me like you haven't even looked at the phone correctly, otherwise you woldn't be saying such nonsenses.
dave
,hong kong, on Nov 21, 2007 11:18 PM
well fit
najeeb
,aleppo, on Oct 17, 2007 09:39 PM
this websit is very binifit
superman
,delhi, on Oct 13, 2007 06:59 PM
how do v install java applications on to the phone..
vivek
,jaipur, on Sep 22, 2007 11:20 PM
What about the battery life and sound quality of samsung d900i
VICKY
,DELHI, on Sep 04, 2007 03:38 PM
RS.
Abid Siddiqui
,Islamabad, on Aug 26, 2007 03:05 PM
I found this mobile much better than SE K790. Its Sound is much better than Sony Ericson and got Light too. Picture transferring and editing contacts from PC is too easy in D900i. Want Help in following plz 1. How to Activate Vibrator in Normal mode? 2. Whats the procedure to download Java Games from PC? 3. Is there any Call recorder available for this phone? 4. How to Save Pictures directly to Memory Card?
techy_boy
,gujranwala, on Aug 28, 2007 10:52 PM
hello brother!I think if u keep the hash or the star button pressed in normal mode for a couple of seconds it would switch to vibrator mode.2.download compatible games into ur memory card and then from there to ur phone.i dont think u can store pictures directly to the memory card and i dont know about the call recorder software.Now! i want to know one thing too.does d900i record video at 30 fps or 15 fps?if u cant find out from the phone itself do this: record some video from ur phone with the best settings at maximum resolution and then play that video in ur computor through jetaudio or any other mp4 player,view the file info and u will get the fps.kindly e-mail me this info soon. good bye!!!
Waterford
,Bramhurst, on Aug 28, 2007 10:15 PM
Eh, the Walkman takes proprietary memory sticks and the N-series Nokias are smartphones. I'm looking for a featureful non-smartphone with a miniSD or microSD slot. And I sure don't trust Sony with their constant digital restrictions management schemes and Windows rootkit and malware shenanigans (audio CD class action suit? Bioshock, anyone?).
balakrishna
,ic, on Aug 22, 2007 05:28 PM
good
steel
,Mumbai, on Aug 14, 2007 01:06 PM
LOL buy Nokia N77, it comes with Mobile TV. Operating Frequency * Dual-mode: WCDMA2100/EGSM900/1800/1900 MHz or EDGE only: EGSM900/1800/1900 MHz. * DVB-H 470-750 MHz Dimensions * Volume: 92 cc * Weight: 114 g * Length: 111 mm * Width: 50 mm * Thickness (max): 18.8 mm Display and User Interface * Active matrix 2.4" QVGA color display with wide viewing angle: 320 x 240 pixels, up to 16 million colors * Active standby with main services always on top * Active toolbar interface in camera and gallery * Ambient light detector - used to optimize display brightness and power consumption * Five -way navikey, two soft keys, application key, clear key, send and end keys, operator service keys, ITU-T keypad * Dedicated key for mobile tv * Dedicated key for camera * Multimedia key provides direct access to predefined applications * Volume/zoom key * Operating system: S60 software on Symbian OS * User Interface: S60 3rd Edition Memory Functions * Up to 20 megabytes* of internal dynamic memory for messages, ringing tones, images, video clips, calendar notes, to-do list and applications * Hot swap slot for easy microSD memory card insertion and removal, supporting up to 2GB microSD cards * Changes to product details are possible without prior notice. Application offering may vary. Dynamic memory means that the available memory is shared between dynamic memory functions. When any of these functions is used, there is less available memory for other functions which are also dependent on dynamic memory. Power Management * Talk time for GSM: up to 270 minutes (GSM) * Talk time for WCDMA: up to 210 minutes (WCDMA) * Standby time: up to 7.5 days * Mobile TV watch time: up to 5.0 hours * MP3 playback time: up to 11 hours with the inbox Stereo Headset with media remote controls (HS-28 + AD-41) *Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage. Call Management * Contacts: advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and e-mail details per entry, also supports thumbnail pictures and groups * Speed dialing, voice dialing and command * Call logs: keeps lists of your dialed, received, and missed calls * Automatic redial * Automatic answer (works with compatible headset or car kit only) * Supports fixed dialing number, which allows calls only to predefined numbers * Conference call * Nokia Push to talk (PoC) Voice Features * Speaker Independent Name Dialing (SIND) * Voice commands * Voice recorder * Integrated handsfree speaker Data Transfer* * WCDMA 2100 MHz with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed DL/UL= 384/384kbps, CS max speed 64kbps) * Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) support for simultaneous voice and packet data connection in GSM/EDGE networks. Simple class A, multi slot class 11, max speed DL/UL: 236.8/177.6 kbits/s * EGPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 296 / 177.6 kbits/s * Speech codecs supported: AMR/EFR/FR/HR *Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support. Connectivity * Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology (1.2). A2D profile support for compatible stereo headset with Bluetooth wireless technology. * USB 2.0 via Pop-Port? interface and mass storage class support to support drag and drop functionality * Nokia Nseries PC Suite connectivity with USB and Bluetooth wireless technology * Local synchronization of contacts and calendar to a compatible PC using compatible connection * Remote over-the-air synchronization * Send and receive images, video clips, graphics, and business cards via Bluetooth wireless technology Office Applications * Quickoffice document viewers (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet) * Adobe PDF reader Java? Applications * Java? MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1 (Connected Limited Device Configuration (J2ME)) * Over-the-air download of Java-based applications and games Other Applications * Personal Information Management (PIM) * Advanced S60 PIM features including calendar, contacts, to-do list, and PIM printing * Settings Wizard for easy configuration of e-mail and Push to Talk settings * Data transfer application for transfer of PIM information from other compatible Nokia devices Digital Services * Java? and Symbian applications available from Nokia Software Market * Download tones, graphics, themes, applications and videos Mobile TV * DVB-H based mobile TV with internal antenna (470-750 MHz) * Dedicated TV application for selection, purchase, and consumption of TV programs * Replay of TV program (up to 30 seconds) and a reminder setting via Program Guide * Mobile TV interactive services for example voting * Channel and content protection: OMA DRM2.0, IPsec, * Integrated DVB-H. Video/audio codecs: H.264 AVC 384kbps@QVGA 15fps/QCIF 30fps and AAC up to 128kbps) * Automatic channel discovery * Organize channels in your favorite order * Up to 50 channels (a mix of TV and radio channels)* and 5 hours watchtime * Multiple subscription and payment methods (pay TV including previews, free-to-air, pay per view) * Subject to availability from service provider Imaging Imaging and Video * 2 megapixel camera (1600 x 1200 pixels) with up to 16x digital zoom, LED flash * CIF camera (352 x 288) with up to 2x digital zoom * New improved gallery with direct editing, printing and sharing * Easy management, organization and transfer of images and video clips * Two way video call (WCDMA service) * Rotating gallery * Online album/blog: photo/video uploading from gallery * Nokia Lifeblog support * Video and still image editors * On device photo editor and video editor * Slideshow from gallery with music * Print digital photos directly from the device to compatible printers * Transfer photos directly to compatible printer or kiosk via Bluetooth wireless technology, memory card or directly to PictBridge-compliant printer via USB cable * Sharing via e-mail or Bluetooth with full image quality or via MMS, with automatic resizing of images to fit MMS. * Two-way video call capability Music Music Features * Digital music player optimized for music listening with enhanced on the go playlist management: edit playlists, add new music * Support for MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA with playlists and equalizer * Rip your CDs, and convert and transfer music to your device using Nokia Audio Manager * Share playlists with your friends over Bluetooth wireless technology, MMS, or e-mail * OMA DRM 2.0 support for music * Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz)* with Visual Radio support * High quality stereo speakers * Ringing tones with 3D sound effect * Nokia Stereo Headset HS-28 with remote control (AD-41) included in standard sales package * Support for up to 2GB microSD card *Stereo sound can only be heard with a compatible stereo headset. Visual Radio * * Listen to music and interact with your favorite radio stations * Find out what song is playing, who sings it, and other artist information * Enter contests and answer surveys, vote for your favorite songs * Find out more about Visual Radio * To check the availability and cost of the service, contact your network operator or service provider. Explore Messaging * Easy-to-use e-mail client with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents, supports SMTP, IMAP4, POP3 * Instant Messaging * Multimedia messaging: combine image, video, text, and audio clip and send as MMS to a compatible mobile device * Automatic resizing of images to fit MMS (max. 300 KB attachment size depending on the network) * Text messaging: supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging, SMS distribution list * Predictive text input: support for all major languages in Europe and Asia-Pacific Browsing * Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map * WAP/OMA and W3C standards support: WAP 2.0, XHTML, XHTML MP, HTML 4.01, CSS, ECMAScript and JavaScript * Full Web compatibility with support for popular markup languages, scripting languages, and style sheets * Support for forms, tables, frames, and image maps * File upload over HTTP using standard HTML forms * Page layout and in-page navigation optimised for content type * Search and find capabilities * Adaptive history list * Integration with telephony (dial via a link on the page) and image galleries (view/save images) * Bookmarks database * Web Feeds (RSS) * OMA DRM 1.0 - including forward lock for content protection, combined delivery and separate delivery Video Multimedia Player (RealPlayer) * Stream media files from compatible media portals * Supported video formats: H. 263, MPEG-4, H.264 AVC, RealVideo 8/9/10 * Full-screen video playback on the device to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips in larger size Package Contents Standard Sales Package Contents* * Nokia N77 * Nokia Battery BP-6M * Nokia Travel Charger AC-4 * Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-53 * Stereo Headset with media remote control (HS-28 + AD-41) * CD-ROM: Nokia Nseries PC suite & Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition * User documentation: user guide, get started quide and warranty card
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,?????, on Aug 14, 2007 03:40 PM
??????????
shibtanu
,kolkata, on Aug 14, 2007 04:42 PM
dude.........did ya really type all dat..........?
Vivek
,Delhi, on Aug 14, 2007 04:47 PM
Dont advertise Nokia phone in a review... let the users make their own choice
abs
,chitradurga, on Aug 14, 2007 11:31 PM
you crazy man????
dafox
,go, on Aug 16, 2007 04:20 PM
Type?? nah, I dont think so!! Cut n Paste more like.
kimi
,mum, on Aug 21, 2007 02:51 AM
was this a review ?????or a kundali!!!!
mob_gamer
,Chennai, on Aug 16, 2007 03:11 PM
dont kid urself, the d900 is not such a good phone. (unless u r comparing it only to other samsung phones) i think the reviewer has been lenient on samsung. like u said it, try before u buy
iqbalsl
,Colombo, on Aug 15, 2007 02:04 PM
The sound of SE is so.........GOOD......
HyperDreamz
,Pune, on Aug 15, 2007 11:33 AM
Own the D900 for a while now This revier clearly done a biased review and has not done justice too the phone... Researched the phone for nearly 3 weeks befor making my decition dont belive me head over too GSMarena.com read reviews from all over the world http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_d900i-1989.php http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_d900-1587.php
badvt
,Chennai, on Aug 14, 2007 08:58 AM
Hard to beat Sony Ericsson in terms of price, quality and features
shailesh
,delhi, on Aug 14, 2007 03:38 PM
Quality??? In SE phones????
MobileGuru
,MobileCity, on Aug 14, 2007 03:45 PM
Right said friend...No one except few Nokia phones come close to SE phones Quality cum price they offer.
kunjikaly
,Cochin, on Aug 14, 2007 08:30 PM
Sony Ericsson is just fine
Som
,Bangkok, on Aug 15, 2007 09:29 AM
Yaar, i am using Sony Ericsson w810i, its not worth a penny, Nokia phones r still far superior, quality wise.....
kunjikaly
,Cochin, on Aug 14, 2007 08:33 PM
Samsug doesnt have technology to beat Sony Ericsson the upcoming market leader
sums
,New Delhi, on Aug 14, 2007 06:13 PM
maaaan!!!!U cant be typing that!!!!!This phone has nothing catchy!!!!

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