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By Andrew Lim, CNET.co.uk
May 18, 2007

Just when you think Samsung has made the thinnest slider phone possible, it manages to go one better. The U600 is part of Samsung's new Ultra Edition Range II and boasts a plethora of features crammed into a casing that's just 11mm thick.

Editors' note: This review is based on tests done by our sister site CNET.co.uk. As such, please note that there may be slight differences in the testing procedure and ratings system. For more information on the actual tests conducted on the product, please inquire directly at the site where the article was originally published. References made to some other products or telcos in this review may not be available or applicable in Asia. Please check directly with your local distributor for details.

Design
Compared to Samsung's last ultrathin slider, the D900, the U600 is not only 2mm thinner, it's also 2g lighter, weighing a mere 81g. The combination of the U600's thin profile and lightweight design made it practically unnoticeable in our pockets.

	The U600 is only 11mm thick and slips easily into a pocket or bag.

The U600 comes in an attractive misty-blue color that manages to look smart without being too 'businessy'. Of course, as with previous Samsung phones, other color variations will probably appear later on in the year.

For such a compact phone, the U600's screen is surprisingly large, measuring an eye-pleasing 34mm wide by 45mm tall. If you can't see the screen properly in bright light, there's a useful sunlight mode that optimises the screen's contrast.

Beneath the screen are two touch-sensitive soft keys, a mechanical four-way navigation key and touch-sensitive send and end call keys. The touch-sensitive keys are responsive and work well but some people won't like the lack of tactile feedback.

Slide the phone open and you'll uncover the U600's numerical keypad that isn't touch sensitive and is fairly easy to use, although due to its flatness there is a lack of distinction between each individual key, which again may annoy some users.

On the reverse of the U600, Samsung has wisely hidden the 3.2-megapixel camera behind the back section so that it's protected when not in use. The U600's spring-loaded slide mechanism is smooth and pops open with a small push.

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