The Sendo S600 was released in the first quarter of 2004 by the British mobile phone manufacturer, Sendo. Considered a feature phone, the S600 had a stylish design and impressive features for its time.
Release and Dimensions
The Sendo S600 weighed 83g and had a thickness of 20mm. Its compact dimensions of 108 x 45 x 20 mm made it easy to fit in pockets or small bags. The phone was also light enough to carry around without any hassle.
Storage and Network
With 3.7MB of storage, the S600 did not have a card slot for additional storage. This may seem small compared to our modern smartphones, but at the time it was considered sufficient. The phone supported GSM technology and had 2G bands for GSM 900/1800 and GSM 850/1900 in the US market. It also had a Class 8 GPRS but no EDGE.
Display and Memory
The Sendo S600 had a 65K color TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels. It was also equipped with downloadable wallpapers and screensavers to personalize the phone. With no external memory card support, the phone had a phonebook capacity of 250 entries and could store up to 10 dialed, received, and missed calls. Its internal memory of 3.7MB was enough for basic usage.
Camera and Sound
The S600 had a single VGA camera and unfortunately, it did not have any video capabilities. However, it did have a photo editor for users to customize their pictures. The phone did not have a loudspeaker or a 3.5mm jack but had the option to download polyphonic ringtones for alerts.
Features and Battery Life
The S600 did not have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or any other modern connectivity features. It also did not have positioning or radio capabilities. However, it did support messaging through SMS, EMS, and MMS. The phone also had a WAP 2.0/xHTML browser and 3 downloadable games. The S600 was equipped with a removable Li-Ion battery that provided a long stand-by time of up to 450 hours and talk time of up to 7 hours.
Discontinuation
Despite its stylish design and impressive features, the Sendo S600 was discontinued after its release in the first quarter of 2004. This may have been due to increasing competition from other mobile phone manufacturers.
In conclusion, the Sendo S600 may not have been a groundbreaking device, but it was definitely a stylish and functional phone during its time. Its compact size, decent camera and features, and long battery life made it an attractive choice for users. Although it is no longer available, the Sendo S600 remains a memorable device in the history of mobile phones.
