The S3600 is Samsung’s new clamshell model. It doesn’t have an external display, like most of the similarly designed phones, but sports an impressive 2.2 inches of internal display having 176 x 220 pixel resolution. The metallic body sports an impressive look and keypad is ergonomic.

Other features of the phone include a media player and an integrated FM radio player, which supports RDS as well. For external memory, there is the microSD, which seems to have become the new norm for mobile storage.

Connectivity wise, it has Bluetooth, GPRS and EDGE support. It comes equipped with an 1.3MP camera which also allows video recording. Samsung has added ‘Mobile Tracker’ feature to this handset, using which you can save the confidential data in case there is a loss of theft of mobile unit. Up to 2GB of memory can be extended. Time synchronization feature is also incorporated.

Pricing is just adequate considering the provided features, and this phone is targeted at the budget segment. Its attractive design and numerous features only enhance the overall appeal. The lack of external display can be of some concern for some of the users, as most of the clamshell models do have one. Presently, there is no official announcement on the release date.