GENERAL
IntroducedMay 2006
AnnouncedFebruary 2006
Network (2G)GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Network (3G)
Form factorClamshell
Antenna typeInternal
HARDWARE SPECS
Philips 588Numbers in phone500
Received calls30
Outgoing calls30
Lost calls30
Shared memory128 MB
Extras- Photocall
SIZE
Philips 588Weight78.0 g (with battery)
Dimensions80.0 x 42.0 x 18.6
DISPLAY
Philips 588TypeGraphical
ColouredYes, TFT, 65K colors
Resolution128 x 160 pixels
Extras
RINGTONES
Philips 588Polyphonic ringtonesYes, 64
Ringtone profilesYes
Extras- MP3
NETWORKING
Philips 588GPRSYes, Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
WAPYes
BrowserYes, WAP 2.0/xHTML
InfraredYes
Extras- Instant Messaging
CAMERA
Philips 588TypeBuiltin
Extras- 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 pixels, video(Sub-QCIF)
FEATURES
Philips 588VibrationYes
SMSSend / Receive
MMSSend / Receive
Java
GamesYes, 2 (changeable)
ClockYes
AlarmYes
CalculatorYes
CalendarYes
T9Yes
Extras- MP3 player
- Organiser
- World clock
- Female calendar
- Weight management