High-speed video, rotating 1.3 megapixel camera, streaming TV, and 3D stereo sound — you want it, the CU500 has it! This fully-featured phone is the ultimate multimedia device packaged in a stylish black clamshell. The first phone of its kind, the CU500 lets you listen to music using a Bluetooth® stereo headset and supports HSDPA high-speed network. If you’re looking for superior multimedia capability wherever you go, look no further than the CU500.
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• Cingular Music – access to the latest music services & apps†
• MobiTV & MobiRadio – streaming TV & digital radio service†
• Music Player with External Controls, Customizable Equalizer and Visualization (supports MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ formats)
• MusicID – music recognition service†
• Billboard Mobile – music news, ringtone catalog†
• Cingular Video – stream video clips (up to 15 fps) over high-speed 3G network†
• Dual Speakers for 3D Stereo Sound
• microSDTM Memory Port for Picture, Video & Music Storage*
• USB Mass Storage – easily transfer files between phone and PC
*microSD card sold separately. |
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Bluetooth® |
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• Bluetooth Capable (v1.1) – compatible with devices that support the headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution, and/or object push profile(s)
• Save up to 10 Bluetooth Pairings
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset Support for Listening to Music via the Music Player*
*Streaming audio not supported through Bluetooth stereo headset. |
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Camera / Video |
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• 1.3 Megapixel Rotating Camera with Video
• Camera Resolutions: 1280x960**, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 Pixels
• Video Resolutions: 320x240, 176x144** Pixels
• Save up to 2,300 Photos @ 160x120 (normal quality) or 60 Photos @ 1280x960 (super fine)²*
• Video Record Modes: MMS** & General
• MMS Mode – record up to 20 seconds of video
• General Mode – record up to 14 minutes of video (15 fps) @ 176x144 (normal quality) or 5 minutes @ 320x240 (super fine)²*
• Video Record Format: 3GP
• Zoom: Up to 4x (camera) or 2x (video)¹*
• Customizable Shutter Tones, Brightness¹, White Balance¹, Color Effects¹, Quality¹
• Image Editor – resize, crop, color effect, & rotate
• Multishot Adjustment: Up to 9 Shots in a Row*
• Self-Timer: 3, 5, or 10 Seconds
¹Available in camera & video modes.
²Depends on unused memory.
*Depends on image resolution & quality. Default camera setting of 1280x960 pixels does not support zoom or multishot function.
**Default phone setting. |
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Messaging |
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• Instant Messaging – AOL® Instant Messenger™, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, & ICQ®†
• Hold up to 10 Open Instant Messaging Conversations†
• MEdia Net – faster mobile web with 3G†
• Text Messaging (up to 765 characters)†
• Multimedia Messaging – send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos, & videos†
• Java™ 2.0 Support for Application, Game, & Music Tone Ringtone Downloads†
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Voice / Audio |
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• Full-Duplex Speakerphone
• 10 Unique Ringtones + Vibrate & Silent Modes
• 72-Chord Polyphonic Ringtone Support
• Voice Memo Recording (4.5 min./memo for up to 1,000 memos)
• TTY/TDD Support |
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Tools & data |
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• Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Notepad, Tasks, D-Day Counter
• Tools: Calculator, Tip Calculator, World Clock, Stop Watch, Unit Converter, Date Finder
• Address Book with 500 Contacts – each stores 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, and a picture ID*
• Speed Dial (8 entries + 1 voicemail default)
• FOTA Capable – upgrade firmware over the air
*Dependent on photos stored in your gallery. |
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General |
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• Multitasking – use voice and data capabilities simultaneously
• Flight Mode (RF Off)
• Unobtrusive Internal Antenna
*Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and talk time to vary.
†Cingular Wireless service required. 3G service is not available in all areas. |
| Dimensions |
3.80” (H) x 1.95” (W) x 0.76” (D)
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| Weight |
3.70 oz. |
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| Display |
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| Internal |
65K Color TFT, 176x220 Pixels, 11 Lines |
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| External |
65K Color TFT, 96x96 Pixels, 6 Lines |
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| Standard Battery |
1,100 mAh Li-Ion Polymer
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| Standby Time |
Up to 10 Days*
*Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and talk time to vary. |
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| Talk Time |
Up to 5 Hours (GSM)*
Up to 3.5 Hours (UMTS)* |
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| Technology |
GSM |
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| Frequency |
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Quad-Band)
UMTS/HSDPA: 850/1900 MHz |
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| Data Transmission |
GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8Mbps |
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