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Product Features

3G	No
3G allows mobile phones and mobile dongles to achieve broadband speeds similar to that of home broadband. This allows users to browse the internet, email and download files and video whilst on the move.
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
Type	Candy Bar
Band	Quad
Different frequency bands are used in different countries. Most phones can be used across Europe as they are Tri Band. You will need a quad band phone if you plan to travel to the USA.
EDGE	Yes
A precursor to 3G, this technolgy allows improved data transfer rates allowing features such as video streaming. Read more about EDGE on Wikipedia
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Camera Resolution in MegaPixels	3.2
The amount of data that can be captured when taking a photograph or video. A larger number represents a higher quality image, though this is also affected by other factors such as the lens size and quality.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	240x400
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
XHTML Browser	Yes
XHTML stands for Extensible Hypertext Markup Language. XHTML enabled phones are able to browse most internet content.
WAP	Yes
Simple Web browser
FM Tuner	Yes
An FM Tuner allows you to listen to FM radio stations on the move. You can see a list of FM radio stations at Ofcom:“http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/rau/radio-stations/analogue/analogue-main.htm”.
SatNav	No
Satnav is short for ‘Satellite Navigation’. Satellite navigation allows you to see where you are travelling on a map and plan a route to your destination.
MP3 ATRAC Playback	Yes
MP3 playback capability
Operating System	Proprietary OS
Software on which the device runs
Memory Card Slot	No
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Weight (g)	93.5
The weight of the product in grams.
Talk Time (hours)	13
Talk time dictates how long your phone’s battery will last if you were to talk continuously on it from a full charge.
Standby Time (hours)	600
Standby Time dictates how long your phone would last if left on standby, ready to receive calls, but with nothing else being done to it.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Instant Messaging	No
Instant Messaging allows you to communicate in real-time with friends from your phone using services such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, GTalk, ICQ or AIM. If you have a good data plan it’s a great way to stay in touch with your friends and save money.
Built-in Camera	Yes
Some GPS products come with a built in digital camera that allows you to photograph the place you are at and then add it to your map. Next time you wish to visit that place you just tap the image and the Satellite Navigation system plots a route. This is great if you don’t want to have to remember street names.
Dimensions (mm)	104x53x11.9
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Java	Yes
A software platform allowing 3rd party applications such as games to be loaded. Read more about Java on Wikipedia
SAR (W per kg in 10g)	0.531
SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate. A phone’s SAR rating is a measure of the amount of radiation it emits. Check the mobile phone radiation Wikipedia page if you would like more information.
Games	Yes
This is an indication of whether or not the phone has video games installed to play such as Snake or Sudoku.
HTML Browser	Yes
An HTML enabled phone will be able to browse the internet as if it were a normal PC. The exception to this is that it will not be able to show Flash-based content. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
Phone book capacity (names)	100
A phone’s phone book capacity indicates how many contact details it can store. Many modern phones come with optional memory cards that can be used to store extra contacts. A contact file is generally small and so ‘Practically Unlimited’ is often given because you would have to have thousands of people in your address book to fill it up.
Colour	Pink
The main colour of the product.
Colour	White
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Networks	O2
Networks	Orange
Networks	Vodafone

Also known as: Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Tocco Light, O2 Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Tocco Lite PAYG

As beautiful as this mobile is to look at, the SAMSUNG Tocco Lite is even more beautiful to use. The expansive 3.0" display facilitates effortless and intuitive touch screen navigation, making it a breeze to access the mobile’s advanced features including the decked out 3.2 Megapixel camera and music player.

Full Touch UI
The new interface offers more versatile, intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Large 3.0” LCD with 262K Color WQVGA showcases brilliance and optimized view.

Design
Compact size measures a palm-friendly 104×53×11.9mm. Sleek squared shape with chic black color completes touch style.

Widgets
Mobile widgets customize screen with embedded widgets such as clock, scheduler, and other useful apps. Online widgets connect you to useful info including stock updates, weather forecast, latest news, etc.

Enhanced Camera Features
3 Megapixel Camera takes high quality photographs on the go. Smile Shot only takes a photo when the subject is smiling, helping you capture even the most elusive smilers. Camera-like touch user interface makes mobile photography a breeze. Organize your pics in an easy-to-browse photo album. Edit photos right on your mobile, no PC needed.

Music
MP3 Player plays multi-format music files (MP3/AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+/WMA/WAV). DNSe enhances acoustics including a virtual 3Dsound effect and an equalizer. Music Recognition identifies songs for you; just record a clip of the song (just a few seconds is enough) on your phone, send it to the server, and the song will be identified within seconds. Music Library is easy to organize and manage with MTP. Background Music lets you keep listening while you access other applications. FM Radio with RDS lets you tune into 24-hour music and information.

Internet Experience
Full browser (Jasmine) support lets you surf the web from anywhere. Both vertical and horizontal views offer optimum viewing (auto rotates when you move the unit). Easy access to Google Mail, Google Search and Google Maps. RSS Reader automatically streams news and entertainment directly to your mobile. Update your blogs via SharePix, no PC needed

• More info at Samsung's website
• User manual