Samsung's SGH-T509 reviewed

The Samsung SGH-T509 we expect to hit T-Mobile anyday now just nabbed a "very good" rating over at c|net. While that uber-thin, 0.39-inch shell might draw in the eye, in the hand it "feels fragile" (though it emerged from a couple of drop tests without any damage) and suffers from "mixed call quality." However, those good looks, a "bright vibrant" 1.8-inch TFT display, solid feature set, EDGE support, and tested 4.5 hours of talk time resulted in a 7/10 rating from the reviewer who calls the T509 "a step above" that other slim candybar, the Moto SLVR L6.

Update: Thanks to tipster Alex for pointing out that T-Mo is now offering-up the T509 -- giddy up.

[(Unverified) Posted May 1st 2006 10:26AM]

comes out today, pricing: $49 for new customers/eligible upgrades on a 2 year contract, $99 for one-year.

[(Unverified) Posted May 1st 2006 12:13PM]

hmmm, when you put your mouse over the sidekick II on their home page it gives a description of a bluetooth edge 'world phone'

[(Unverified) Posted May 2nd 2006 6:08PM]

ehhh... i think the slvr still looks better, who cares about a few tenths of inches in thickness :)

[(Unverified) Posted May 3rd 2006 6:59PM]

just got it. im liking it so far.

it doesn't really feel too 'fragile', it feels fine. though the thing looks like the damn remote for my stereo.

[(Unverified) Posted May 9th 2006 12:27AM]

anyone know how to use regular mp3s for ringtones?

cL

[(Unverified) Posted May 10th 2006 10:37AM]

save the ringtones as .3gp instead of .mp3.