Check out this swiveling MP3 phone from Samsung, the SGH-X830, which is so tiny it would be easy to lose in your pocket.

Its about the size and shape of an iPod nano but thicker. You can swivel the screen around to reveal its phone keypad, whose keys are arranged in an unconventional two-by-two layout. And looky there, its a hint of a scroll wheel.

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Samsungs latest mini music phone comes with an innovative MP3 player design. The unique swing-open form factor allows for a perfect combination of mobile phone and MP3 player function.

When closed, the X830 functions like a MP3 player with a music player interface that horizontally displays the playlist, equalizer settings and song information. Swinging the phone open exposes the keypad and doubles its length for optimal mobile communication experience.

The X830 attracts mobile users who prefer portability and an exceptional trendy design. Slim and narrow in size, the mobile phone measures an incredibly compressed 84x30x19.9mm and weighs in at a mere 75 grams for light mobility.

This mini MP3 phones portability and compactness does not compromise the ease of use for its various multimedia functions. . The click wheel navigation gives users hassle-free control of the music functions. The built-in 1GB memory allows for storage of 250 songs. Users can also download audio files from CNN or BBC website by podcasting function.

The USB 2.0 connection is fast enough to handle large data volumes, and the Music Library organizes downloaded music according to album name, song title, artist and genre for effortless search and playback. .
The phone also has Bluetooth® connectivity that allows users to talk or enjoy their music through a wireless stereo headset.


SGH-X830 Specifications:

Standard GSM/EDGE/GPRS Class 10

Camera 1.3 Megapixel Camera

Display 128x220 262K TFT

Features 1GB (Nand flash) built in memory
900/1800/1900 MHz
MP3/AAC/AAC+/AAC+(e)/WMA
MPEG4/H.263
Bluetooth/ USB v2.0
MMS/JAVA/WAP 2.0


Size 84x30x19.9 mm