The Story of the Samsung P705 Feature Phone
In 2003, Samsung had announced a new device that was set to revolutionize the feature phone market. It was called the P705 and it came with impressive features for its time. However, despite its initial hype, the phone was ultimately cancelled.
The Beginning of the P705
The P705 was created by Samsung as a compact and lightweight feature phone. It boasted a thickness of only 26.4mm and a weight of 130g, making it easy to carry around and use on-the-go.
Operating System and Network Compatibility
The P705 was designed as a feature phone, meaning it did not have a fully functioning smartphone operating system. Instead, it ran on a basic Feature phone OS. One of its other limitations was that it only supported GSM networks and had no compatibility with 3G or 4G networks.
The Features of the P705
The P705 had a simple yet functional display. It came with a 176 x 220 pixel TFT screen that could display up to 256K colors. Additionally, the phone had a second external OLED screen, but it could only display 16 shades of gray. The navigation keys were also user-friendly, with a four-way navigation system that made it easy to navigate through menus and applications.
When it came to storage, the P705 had no card slot. This meant that users were limited to the internal storage capacity of the phone, which was not very large. The phonebook could hold up to 1000 contacts and the call records could store up to 10 dialed, 10 received, and 10 missed calls.
One notable feature of the P705 was its ability to capture frames from a TV. This was possible through the NTSC TV built into the phone. Additionally, it had messaging capabilities including SMS, EMS, and MMS. Users could also send frames captured from the TV through email, which was quite impressive for a feature phone at that time.
The P705 also came with three pre-installed games – BubbleSmile, Fun2Link, and Golf. It also had Java support for downloading other games and applications.
Power and Battery Life
The P705 ran on a removable Li-Ion 780 mAh battery. For users who needed longer battery life, there was also an extended battery option available with Li-Ion 1560 mAh capacity.
The End of the P705
Despite its initial hype, the P705 was ultimately cancelled. This may have been due to its limited features and network compatibility in comparison to other phones on the market at that time. However, the P705 showed promise and paved the way for future feature phones with more advanced capabilities.
In Conclusion
The Samsung P705 was a feature phone that was ahead of its time. Despite being cancelled, it offered impressive features and paved the way for future feature phones. Its compact design, basic operating system, and unique features made it popular among consumers during its time. The P705 may not have taken off as Samsung had hoped, but it will always be remembered as a testament to the brand's innovation and commitment to constantly pushing boundaries in the mobile phone industry.
