by : steve ash

Forming part of Samsung's new Ultra range of handsets, the U600 exudes elegance and grace, a follow up line up of the Samsung after the success enjoyed by the first Ultra Edition. The handset is called Ultra Edition 10.9 - the number signifying the thickness of the device, 10.9 mm thick!. The handset itself is a sleek slider with a smooth sliding action to reveal the stylish metal etched keypad and light up the 2.2 inch, 262k coloured TFT display. Conforming to the Samsung U600's slim dimensions, the handset is equally lightweight at 81 grams. Currently, this latest style icon is available in Sapphire Blue, Blue-Red, Silver-White and Gold-Black colour solutions. This is now one of the additions to the Mobileexpressline up of on offer to UK users

The Samsung U600's slimness is not a hindrance to using it. The handset supports quad band GSM mobile network, thereby provides seamless voice reception across the globe. The Samsung U600 is powered with class 10 GPRS and EDGE technologies for high speed mobile Internet connectivity completed with an on-board WAP2.0/xHTML browser. Faster web search, instant emailing with attachments, seamless web browsing - the Samsung U600 is a master of the mobile internet. Local connectivity options include Bluetooth v2.0 and USB v2.0. You can share files or synchronize your contacts quickly and effortlessly from and to the Samsung U600. As a new offering in the market, this has got to be one of the coolest new phones around

The built in camera of this handset is arguably one of the best in the market today - 3.2 mega pixels with video recording capabilities. The integrated camera is complimented with all the necessary digital imaging tools like auto focus, digital zoom and built in flash to make the handset an ideal point and click device. Sharing photographs and videos using the Bluetooth or e-mail in the Samsung U600 makes it possible for you to share your life's special moments with all your friends. The handset also features a Media player compatible with all themajor media files. A2DP Bluetooth profile of the Samsung U600 enables you to enjoy your music in the most stylish and convenient way. After all, the U600 is as much about style as it is about functionality.