Following the global success of the popular SGH-P300, Samsung's designers and engineers managed to trim the P310 Card Phone II to a mere 8.5mm in thickness. Resembling a simple and clean credit card, the P310 sheds the P300's retro look and wraps itself in an elegant black color. Hidden underneath the slim outer beauty is an assortment of advanced features, including tri-band connectivity, EDGE data network compatibility, Bluetooth connectivity with stereo music streaming, multi-format digital audio player, MPEG4 video player, 80 MB of internal memory, and MicroSD expansion.
Measuring an amazingly thin 0.33 inches, the credit card-sized P310 offers a wealth of features to please business professionals--from document viewer to full email capability. |
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). Powered by GPRS/EDGE Class 10 (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) technology, this phone makes information exchange a breeze by offering immediate mobile connectivity. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider. Exquisitely designed and offering superior pocketability, the P310 has a brightly colorful LCD screen with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for 256K colors. With 80 MB of internal memory, the P310 is designed to hold all the contacts, phone numbers and addresses you can throw at it. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls, and in addition to a vibrating alert, the phone supports 64-channel polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.
Embedded with Picsel Viewer software, the P310 supports a variety of file types--MS Word, PowerPoint, Text, PDF, Excel and HTML--providing access to business-critical information in a seamless and graphically rich environment. Furthermore, with TV output support, you can even display Picsel Viewer files on to a screen via a beam projector or play back MPEG4 videos directly on television sets. The handy Privacy Lock feature permits discretion and confidentiality of all and any of the data's stored in the phone. The P310 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It also enables you to check your email on the go (supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols).
This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.2 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, audio/video remote control, and printing. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. And with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. The phone is equipped with an audio player supporting MP3, AAC and AAC+ formats, as well as dual stereo speakers with virtual surround sound technology.
The 2.0-megapixel camera is equipped with a flash and 4x digital zoom so that you can get up close and personal. In addition, you can personalize your photos with the variety of picture-taking modes, photo effects and other options offered. It provides support for PictBridge technology so you can print your photos without the need of a PC (either using USB or Bluetooth). The camera also has video recording capabilities, enabling you to capture clips up to CIF resolution (352 x 288 pixels). You can use the phone's TV output to display your photos and videos on a TV screen.
The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard. This means the phone can be synchronized with your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks. The phone also supports a USB mass storage mode, allowing you to store and transport important files like documents, images, and music files.
Other features include:
- Up to 1000 contacts photo call
- 30 dialed/received/missed calls
- Stored up to 200 short messages and 400 organizer events
- Calendar, to-do list, calculator, unit and currency converter
- Handsfree speakerphone
Vital Statistics
The Samsung P310 measures 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.33 inches and weighs 2.7 ounces. It operates on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. Battery life is rated at 4 hours of digital talk time and 320 hours of standby time. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.
