FCC smiles upon Samsung SGH-D900, world's thinnest slider

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 7th 2006 at 10:29PM

If the true measure of a company was the thickness of its products, Samsung would have a lock on the title. Besides the "world's thinnest phone" -- the SGH-X820 that you can virtually hide by turning it on its side -- our South Korean friends are rocking the "world's thinnest slider" as well in the SGH-D900. Apparently, the FCC is cool with that, as they've just given the thumbs-up for the D900 stateside. The phone manages to pack in some reasonable specs despite its size, bringing a QVGA display, 3.13 megapixel camera, A2DP, 80MB flash, and MicroSD expansion to the table. Most importantly for our US readers, this is a quad-band EDGE phone, meaning there might be some actual weight to the FCC grant for a change of pace.

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Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, GSM, GPRS, EDGE

Tags: samsung, sgh-d900, slider, thinnest

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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supes @ Jun 8th 2006 2:53AM

please t-mobile, get this phone...

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jordanz14z @ Jun 8th 2006 2:49PM

i second that first comment....Cingular is getting too lucky

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Ervin @ Jun 8th 2006 4:59PM

we just got these in store they are a little bit heavier then the slvr but just a bit thicker. its a kick ass phone. mp3 nice cam (as far as usa goes) and plays some video thats way better then anything moto puts out. very cool phone. i work at a cingular store btw.

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Chatternet @ Jun 11th 2006 1:48PM

Hi ... Can you tell me where I can order this phone from overseas at this point? Ervin wrote in message #3 that he has these in store.)

One other question. I was going to buy the D600 because of the speaker phone which I have heard is quite good. I use the speaker phone quite often and need a good one. Is the D900 speaker phone as good or better than the D600? I didn't notice the specs on the audio for the D900.

Thanks!

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Danny @ Jun 24th 2006 8:46PM

Ervin, where are you? I can't find this phone anywhere, most stores haven't even heard of it...

Anyone have information on where or when this phone will be available? I'm in Austin Texas.

Thanks...

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Patrycja @ Jun 25th 2006 8:07AM

Ohhh god someone help me...I want this phone so much..who the hell stocks it already. Who knows where on the net I can get one or anywhere in AU?PLS HELP!!!

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Jesse @ Jul 13th 2006 3:04PM

Does anyone know if the camera has autofocus or a flash? Comparison to Nokia's N73 or N80?

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Stonelove @ Aug 22nd 2006 1:24PM

I got the d900 from yesterday. It's all that and then some, pretty much everything you'd expect in a phone. There are two major issues though, 1st one is the call volume SUCKS! I can barely make out the other parties voice above a whisper, and this is with the call volume set all the way to max. The external speaker doesn't really help either. It does sound better when you use the attached headset but who wants to be restricted to wearing a headset 24/7 whenever you want to make or receive a call?
2nd issue is for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to add or move files to the 1GB memory card I added to the phone. The phone sees it ok too.
Anyway the call volume issue is something i cannot live with, and unfortunately I'm going to have to get rid of this one and go with a nokia (aaarrrrggghh).

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Luis @ Sep 25th 2006 1:23PM

With regards to the volume problem mentioned above, I encountered the same issue until I realized that the protective static plastic on the phone's screen is covering the speakers as well. One quick yank of the covering and the sound could be heard in all it's 3D glory (a true 'duh' moment for yours truly). As for moving files, simply select a file to move,select Options>Move to>Memory card>. From there, you have the option to Move All or individually by just checking on the file to move and them select the "Move" option (lower left side). Hope this helps and doens't deter people from getting this superb phone.

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Henri @ Dec 30th 2006 3:55PM

I have to say, this phone is brilliant.I dont know what people are saying about this phones sound, and for gods sake, read the manual!! I admit, I was a bit disappointed at the sound/volume at first, but then I found a code to make the sound louder. Key in *#8999*8378#. Then select H/W test, then Audio settings, Select IIS NORMAL, and press Ear Gain To 15. Default is 13. And if you are having trouble with memory cards, 2gig cards are not accepted, only 1gig and under. And you have to download a file to the phone before you move it to the card. Everything should be in the manual, but if you are having trouble again, email me at dynamite_drummer_wizkid@hotmail.com The phone is brilliant!! You should get it.

PS: The phone does not like to be dropped, and the screen gets scratched easily, so keep the screen protector on, or buy some spares.

Hope this helps!!

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Alex Valdes @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:04PM

Do you know where I can purchase a screen protector for the SGH D900? Do you know the internet setting for this phone with ATT Wireless?

Thanks

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tink @ Dec 4th 2007 2:02AM

So are you saying that you can't have items on a memory card already and use them on the phone? Like, I have a 1g card in my current phone, and it stores all of my ringtones and pictures, etc. So can I use all of those in this phone?

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Henri @ Dec 30th 2006 3:55PM

Yes, this phone has a beautiful camera, autofocus and flash, mp3, video, and lots of games. Only thing i cant figure out is how to download vidoes with the cd they give you to the phone.

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Amal @ May 1st 2007 12:03PM

Hey all, I have this phone ..My sister sent it to me from Europe. But I like the phone that I have right now so if you are interested to buy. i'm willing to give it away for $400 but it's negotiable.

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ran @ Sep 6th 2007 6:11AM

i to have the phone, and i do like it...however i had to change the internet profile to get it working in the usa. Now my problem is using it to download ring tones I have no clue how to do it, can anyone help me?...thanks again

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claire @ Apr 10th 2009 11:37PM

hey all you out there does any one have trouble unlocking their phone?? i did as i purchased a code and instructions off the net and now my phone with any sim card says limited network even with voda phone which is good here any ideas???
help

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