Compare Prices : Samsung SGH-F500

Pros: DivX support, included DivX converter software, great multimedia display, case doubles as a back-up battery

Cons: Design, implementation and cross-over between phone and multimedia functions, expensive, steep learning curve, no 3.5mm headphone jack, battery not removable

Verdict: The F500 is a great example of a device that promises so much, yet ultimately fails to deliver. It's a nice idea, but in an already overpopulated mobile market, the F500 has too many flaws to make an impact.

Review summary: The Ultra video can really catch the eye by its dual face design, as well as by the rotating lower part. It is indeed a terrific concept for this type of device ......

Pros: DivX support, Dual Face design with swiveling display, Touch buttons, TV-out

Cons: Internet pages are displayed on the small screen only, The multimedia part is not operable without a SIM card

Verdict: Working with F500 is fairly pleasurable and comparatively fast, which is valid for both of its sides. You will not have to pass time in irksome waiting while another menu is being opened or a file – loaded. Even the big videos are opened quite fast – ...

Review summary: Of all major makers, Samsung is the first that has tried to cooperate with DivX, and the handset in question is only the first go, which is likely to be followed by more solutions. It is unclear whether other manufacturers will follow in the footstep ...

Verdict: Video can be captured in 320x240-pixel resolution and at 15 FPS, recording format – mpeg4

Review summary: It probably is one of the first mobile phones to be DivX certified and should appeal to the multimedia crowd.

Pros: DivX files look great and software is easy to use, Comes with a backup battery and TV-Out cable, Too expensive, Phone screen is too small, Media player interface is not intuitive, Daggy look

Cons: Too expensive, Phone screen is too small, Media player interface is not intuitive, Daggy look