Samsung SGH-D900 Cell Phone
Early this summer Samsung introduced their Ultra Edition line of super-slim cellular phones aimed at fashion and technology-conscious users. The three phone Ultra Edition lineup features a 6.9mm thick candybar-style handset, a 9.9mm clamshell phone, and the 12.9mm thick D900 slider. Samsung is billing the D900 as "the world's slimmest slider," and while that distinction may be short-lived in the wake of ever advancing technology, the impression this phone makes when taken out of a pocket or laid upon a table is sure to be long lasting. The Ultra Edition 12.9 is one sexy piece of mobile technology. But Samsung would have you believe the D900's beauty is more than skin deep, with a spec sheet featuring a quad band GSM phone, 3.13 megapixel camera and music player with onboard digital amplifier. The question is, is the D900 as good in the hand as it is on paper?
 Samsung has been making a splash as of late with their new breed of ultra-thin slider phones. The D900 is similar to the T-Mobile branded T809 in overall looks, but is noticeably wider, thinner, and somewhat more rounded at the edges. With dimensions of 103.5 x 51 x 12.9 mm and weighing just 85g, the D900 is a true featherweight that won't weigh down your purse nor mess up the lines of your pants when you tuck it away in a pocket.
The D900 is dominated by the 2.1” 240x320 262K Color TFT screen, which is framed by glossy black plastic. This is in contrast to the rest of the handset, which is finished in a very nice matte black soft-touch plastic that's easy to grip and resistant to fingerprints. A small speaker cut out is centered above the screen, while a Samsung logo and a two-row group of controls lie below. The top row features left and right soft keys flanking a central button surrounded by a four-way directional pad, while the bottom row has three keys: Pick-up/Send, Clear, and Hang-Up/Power On-Off. Being a slider phone, the front panel extends to reveal a standard 12-button keypad hidden beneath. Slots cut out in the center of the bottom front of the phone allow a built-in microphone to pick up the user's voice during calls. The design allows for calls to be received when the phone is in the "closed" position as well as when slid open.
The back panel of the D900 slides off to reveal the battery and SIM card slots. When the phone is fully extended, the sensor, "flash" light, and self-portrait mirror for the built-in camera are revealed at the top edge of the handset's back. While this design lacks the swiveling camera feature of Samsung's T809, it works well and affords the camera protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches when the phone is slid shut.
A rocker switch on the left side of the phone controls volume for calls, ringtones, and music/media playback, and a rubber cover below that opens to reveal the microSD memory card slot. A single button on the right side of the handset activates the camera, and the accessory port below that (also covered with a rubber flap) houses a single jack to which the included AC charger and stereo headset are connected. Other accessories, including a TV Out cable (for displaying photos on a television) also plug into this jack. While multi-use accessory ports are the trend right now on mobile handsets, I must say that I prefer a dedicated charging jack alongside a separate accessory port. Phones like the D900 can't be charged while the handsfree headset is in use, which is an annoyance on a $400 handset.
Being a longtime fan of candybar-style phones, but having tried clamshells and other styles (including larger PDA phones), I must say that I really like the D900's slider form factor. Sliding the phone open to dial or accept a call is a very intuitive motion, as is sliding it shut to hang up. Fully extended, the phone is very comfortable to hold to one's ear, and the extra length of the "slid open" handset provides something of a more satisfying experience than talking into the air an inch or so away from a standard candybar phone does. When closed shut the D900 is nice and compact, but the main screen is still accessible at a glance.
The overall look of the Ultra Edition 12.9 is one of business chic. Samsung has been criticized by some for making too many phones that look too much alike, and the D900 is very similar to the T809, D600, and other of the company's line of all black slim sliders. However, to me it's a great look. The D900 is as much at home in a corporate board room as it is in a trendy club. And the phone's good looks are backed by its extensive feature set.
Anyone considering this phone should be prepared to baby it to some extent. While the phone feels solid (relative to its diminutive weight) and held up well in testing under normal usage, it is a very thin, light electronic device with a sliding mechanism and large, front-mounted screen. As such, it's a little more prone to wear-and-tear type damage than larger, heavier handsets. When fully extended, the D900 feels a little vulnerable as if the screen could be snapped apart from the main body with a little force applied in the right place - but, again, the phone didn't show any signs of breaking down during testing. Use of a screen protector and/or case is highly recommended.
Read full review » Early this summer Samsung introduced their Ultra Edition line of super-slim cellular phones aimed at fashion and technology-conscious users. The three phone Ultra Edition lineup features a 6.9mm thick candybar-style handset, a 9.9mm clamshell phone, and the 12.9mm thick D900 slider. Samsung is billing the D900 as "the world's slimmest slider," and while that distinction may be short-lived in the wake of ever advancing technology, the... The D900 packs as impressive a feature set as you're likely to find this side of a true smartphone. As such, it's a shame that its battery life is so disappointing. To be fair, there's only so much juice you can pack into a phone's battery while still keeping the entire package just over 1 cm thick. Still, when I had the D900 in my pocket, I wanted to take pictures, listen to music, read email, and play games -- all of which the... The D900 features a 3.13 megapixel camera, and Samsung proudly touts the phone as the world's slimmest 3 megapixel cameraphone. 3 MP camera phones are just starting to hit the shelves of American retailers, led by Nokia's N93 and N80, and Samsung's Verizon-exclusive SCH-a990.
The results I found with the D900's camera varied. Though the camera does take 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixels) photos as advertised, many of the pictures I snapped... The 2.1” 240x320 262K Color TFT display is simply gorgeous. As with the T809 and many of their other recent phones, Samsung has shown that they really know how to make a top-notch display. Text and images are rendered bold, bright, and crisp, and the screen is large enough to make everything from reading an incoming Caller ID to navigating through files easy on the eyes.
Samsung took advantage of the D900's brilliant display by... The D900 packs comprehensive messaging features, with support for SMS and MMS messaging including messages with audio and video attachments (as supported by your service provider). Samsung's predictive text input system has never been my favorite, and while some of this is surely a matter of personal taste, I honestly think that Sony Ericsson's implementation of T9 just blows Samsung's out of the water. I was able to compose messages... Samsung has released a slew of slider phones in the past year or two. The Ultra Edition 12.9, aka D900, is the current king of the hill. With its impossible slim profile and sleek black styling, the D900 is one of the chicest handsets I've ever tested. The fact that it's adorned with just about the best display you'll see on any mobile phone these days makes the picture all the prettier.
Samsung also packed the D900 with a... Pros: Excellent camera and graphics. Sound is very clear, easy to use and thin so slides very easily into pocket. great size as gives great grip. Cons: Battery life not that strong. Summary: This phone is very stylish with excellent camera and graphics. Keypad very easy to use and screen nice and big. The size in this phone gives great grip. this phone has awesome features such as java and mp3 player. I would certainly recommend this phone. 29 out of 60 people found this review helpful Hmmm. What makes this phone worth waiting for?
The display looks bigger, but everything else looks pretty much the same.
What's the model?
Thanks if you can wait i would go with this one... if you can't wait i would go with the D900!! [quote user="khpn"]
Bonanza 9003s turn right heading 310, you are 4 from the marker, maintain 3 till establish, cleared ILS 34 approach.I never get tired of hearing it :) .
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I can't tell you how many times I've shot that approach!! Do you fly for an airline, company or yourself?
I'm currently getting certified to fly the Hawker 800 XP.
PM me to discuss You can find accessories for the phone right here http://www.phonedog.com/c...
Do you really think they would make a phone this sophisticated without offering a wide range of accessories for it?
If you don't like the headphones you can always purchase an adaptor. Try and get accessories for the D900. Can you even get a good pair of stereo headphones? I would still vote for the D900.
For all of the reasons stated by Vader.
Better
Camera
Display
Design
User Interface (UI)
Features
Battery Life [quote user="momoney"]
Sorry I goofed [:$]
I meant to compare the D900 VS Z3 RIZR.
My bad
Thanks for all the info!!
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Haaaaa no problem it makes my decision even easier.
The D900 is shorter yet has a bigger screen, better camera, UI, and the battery life is almost twice as much.
Need I say more..[H] [quote user="becca"]
The Z3 looks way cooler than the D900. Almost like my Ipod..
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Looks and performance rarely go hand in hand. The z3 is nothing new - it is simply a razr in a different dress. Unfortunately the Z3 performs nothing like and Ipod..
I vote for the D900
The Z3 looks way cooler than the D900. Almost like my Ipod..
No Problem [H] I still vote for anything that is not Motorola!
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