Key features and review of the Philips 530

Philips 530 is a slim, ultra-compact and smart looking cell phone launched in 2003. The phone is measuring 44 x 98 x 18 mm and weighs 85g. The phone is light and feeling to hold a trendy and stylish device. The phone is powered by a Li-Ion 720 mAh standard battery, which has capacity to work up to 300 hours in standby mode and talk time up to 6.

The Philips 530 comes with TFT 65K color display of resolution 128 x 128 pixels, which is perfect resolution for this category of phones. To dial a number there is a numeric keypad that has well placed keys. You can also find four-way navigation joystick button below the display. The phone offers beautiful Polyphonic ring tones that you can select from 30 pre-loaded ring tones. It has also a composer where you can create new ring tones. The phone doesn't come with Camera and MP3, but it has FM radio, just set your phone in to FM mode and enjoy listen to your favorite song.

For better network connectivity the Philips 530 supports for Dual-band GSM 900/ GSM 1800 as well as Infrared and GPRS support for data transfer. Other features of the phone are SMS, EMS, MMS, Clock, Alarm, Games, T9, Voice dial, Voice memo, Calculator, Calendar, Euro converter, Exchangeable covers, Built-in handsfree, photo call and phonebook that can store up to 300 phone numbers.