Philips 588

  • Released 2006, May
    78g, 18.6mm thickness
    Feature phone
    128MB storage, no card slot
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    128x160 pixels
  • 1.3MP
    144p
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  • 580mAh
    Li-Ion

Philips 588 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2006, May
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 80 x 42 x 18.6 mm, 60 cc (3.15 x 1.65 x 0.73 in)
Weight 78 g (2.75 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 65K colors
Size
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 500 entries, Photocall
Call records 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal 128MB
Main Camera Single 1.3 MP
Video SQCIF
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games 2
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
 Predictive text input
MP3 player
Organizer
Female calendar
Weight management
Voice memo
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 580 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
Misc Colors Elegant Purple, Reflective White, Mystery Black

Philips 588 - User Reviews

  • I've used it as my first hp, bought with my own money...but after 3years the battery have problem. Until now I am still looking for the battery for my philips 588.

  • i want philips mobile service center in hyd to repare my mobile

  • All Though the mega pixel isn't much it takes great photos. It'd make a great phone for 8 to nine years old who wants phones and that's a complement. I can say these because I have used this phone!

  • I was very disappointed :( i bought this phone in 28 June 07, just about 10 months the the LCD have to be replace. Then six later 13 November 2008 not working again the company Phoneworx Sdn Bhd, Your repair guy told me that the main board is spoil. How can that be. I have to repair or replace it for rm 250.00. I'm not sure the guy who repairs it is sincere. I work very hard for my year 10 exam last year, just to get a phone further more i read up all the specifications regarding this phone PHILIPS 588 and have a very high expectation about this phone but I was wrong.I hope the management could really look into this matter and find out the actual problem. Or maybe i could get a 2nd hand spare parts. IMEI359172000051395. If the management could pls reply me. Thank You.

  • its really cool to have..i have used it for almost 2yrs..havnt changed the battrey...it is been theft..i m thinking of rebuying it..

  • it's o.k. it has a lot of stuff but i feel the missing of the bluetooth. the menstrual calendar it's even good for boys.you know what i mean. the batery...1-2 days.

  • Just got this phone and the charger won't charge the battery. Was in a hurry so didn't test it before i bought it. The USB cable won't charge the battery nor will it show a new device on my PC. Now i'm using a modified charger to charge the battery externally. If the charged battery can start the phone, then i will have to bring the phone back to the shop for a refund.

  • Hello , I have this phone for about 9 months and It was a "must have" from the minute I saw it . It's very small , elegant and the battery last so long ( 5-7 days). Anyway it has some small problems : during the calls it's very easy to cover by mistake the microphone or camera during the photos ; the photos are slowly loaded for preview , but the quality is very good and also has some other functions where it was nice to have an OK mentioned by ex: when I want to write a message I choose Messageses->SMS->Write Messages ->and the left and right options for TO field are OPtion and Exit , I choose Option->then Contacts -> SElect a contact and then I have to Options : Cancel and EXit ...what about OK ??? So it's strange , but you can use the OK button if you're inspired :)

  • Can we use mp3 files for sms alert?? & what type of philips phones can use mp3 as sms alert?? Sorry Bad english. Thanx

  • i hv used this philips 588 since i bought it on July 07. Now, i have problems wth d MP3. cannot play on when i click on the main menu. once i click play, the phone went off n starting to re-on back. has anyone facing this similar prob as me? if u do, then tell me how to get my MP3 functioning back. its so boring without some musics...or does my hset hv to be repaired?

  • I used this phone for a long quiet time from the 1st its released. I was attractive by the design so cute. The best thing is it has the lady's planner. It is very useful for me. Thanks PHILLIPS!

  • I got this phone as a gift from my bf. But the user manual is in Russian x_x Does anyone know how to edit group settings? I want to put in my family's number into a group but whenever I go to group settings (contacts > advance > group setting), all I get is the option to chose a tiny display picture and to edit the name of the group. How do I add contacts into it????? If anyone can help me, please mail me on [email protected]

  • i juz got dis hndst yesterday.. i really lyke it.. and its kinda cool 4 me.. but,the prob is.. i still looking how to active the GPRS.. someone plssssss help me...

  • A few weeks ago someone gifted me that phone. i really liked it. But as some others say I couldn't connect to the computer. I thought it is a software problem. And searched a lot. Finally i found another driver. and voila. it worked for the philips 588 and also i downloaded lots of java games to try. some of them worked with that phone. And then i thought i can share all things about this phone on a blog. about 3 or 4 days ago i bought my-philips.net domain. And i began to write something about philips products also philips 588 cell phone. If you want to dwnld that usb driver come and take a look at that page.

  • just got this phone (philips 588) few months ago. really hot and lady like phone mp3 is loud and can keep around 20 songs but it has a problem with its speaker sounds for mp3 can be heard but cant hear caller during calls while my voice can be heard by the caller.. but if i use speakerphone, the callers voice can be heard clearly and so can the keypad's sounds.. anybody can advise me on this please??

  • someone plzzz....i need help. i juz bought dis hset 5 days ago. and i love it so much, so small n cute design. but i do not know how to activate browser for internet. and plz tell me how to download mp3 from hotlink since im using maxis 012. plz email me [email protected] Tahnk u kindly...

  • i want to know how to silent the phone while its ringing without rejecting the call?

  • heyy...i'm using this phone n0w..it's kinda c0ol..! i really liKe it...s0 small yet it can d0 anything...bUt to0 bad it d0sen't have a bluetooth..i wanteD the red colour..bUt it seemms dat there was n0 stock..s0 i bought the white one...

  • i think this phone rox!! gonna get it soon!! whee!! but JUST WANNA KNOW HOW MANY MP3 SONGS CAN I KEEP? please tell me...

  • this is a female phone,too sad.as philips say it cause it has some 'female' functions. i am a male user,so far no problem but how to put games and songs if the pc synchronise dont work.

  • hello can anyone tell me when the phone rings, which key can make it silent without rejecting calls? thanks

  • Ehmmmm.....i like it very much,... from the outside look, it really elegant. i would like to buy one....and if possible, free for the 2nd one. hehehehe

  • is the mp3 loud enough?

  • does it have a clock and an alarm? would it work for tmobile? is the store posted under the pic the only place where i can buy it? how about somewhere in the united states, ebay maybe?

  • I think the phone Philips 588 has a bug. When I use tools/unit converter, the phone shut down immediately

  • how to put java games

  • Pleazzzzzzzzz! Help!! I can't connect to the computer. I have no idea what the problem is.. Please, who had the same problem help me to use this awesome phone!! [email protected] thanks beforehand

  • I can't connect to the computer.Does it have any problem with the software?

  • this is the new apple iphone shuffel JUST kiding all it needs is a memery card slot or 1gb card and be made by apple then it cold be the apple iphone shuffel

  • ha..ha..some guys prefer mens calendar too on dis fone. i hv not buying dis fone yet but will soon...any bad funtion on d fone??? plz anyone tell me...or i'll b regrettt...

  • Hey I can not connect the phone to the pc. It says "open pc tools from connections menu". I am opening that option but nothing changes. pls help me...

  • hey can any1 tell me about its functions?/i mean compared to other fones such as nokia are the features great. the pic quality and sound quality and does it come wit cables??anyone having problems wit battery or d talk tyme as expected?? i need this info b4 i decide to buy it. cheers

  • Hello!Nice [email protected]

  • Cool mobile!!!!Hello!

  • i have a black one, i am a man, i like this phone. the salesman was trying to change my mind saying this was a womans phone. nonsense, philips, correct this.

  • Where exactly is the camera lens?

  • Where can I get a user manual in English!!!! Please contact [email protected]

  • Hi guys, you guys need MPT for 588 english version, you could contact me via this forum post thanks....

  • I just got this phone and I was surprised to see that the marketing was aimed towards women. I like the phone anyway! I only wish the software could allow me to change the organizer to a "Mens Calendar", and I wish it was Mac compatible. Bluetooth would have been nice. No matter - this is the coolest 'simple' phone I've had and I know it will be of great use.

  • bad phillips baad! a phone for ladies peh! i m a guy and using this phone. what a stupid marketing!!! 588 is small like a mp3player but has 1.3 mp camera and batery life satisfies me. and menu isn't slow like siemens. don't hesitate, buy it. 400 ytl(about 266$) in turkey.

  • Beautiful design nice features but if you are a busy person with a an Outlook or other PC schedule that you need to synchronise...forget about the 588. I'm tearing my hair out trying to get the promised outlook synchronisation with the provided Mobile Phone Tools software. The manual to the program is barely written in english. Anyone out there who knows how to make this thing work please post up....

  • Wow nice! Really great,so cute. Its like a premium Mp3 player.But on bluetooth.I love this.Dont miss it.Hurry up.

  • My wife bought this phone and I'm trying to help her set it up. I can not get the software PC Tools to connect with the phone. There is no on-line support in English for this phone. Overall, the phone is nice. Good size, good selection of features. Nothing that'll blow your socks off, but a cute phone. Too bad I can't get the software to work. It would be nice to import contacts from Outlook or a CSV file.

  • It is released in HK for ~HK$1300

  • I have this phone with me and it comes with IRDA, 1.3Mp camera, MP3 Player with 128Mb built in. Its so small that it keeps going missing in my handbag. Its lovely phone and never regret buying this unit. Girls go get it, u will not regret it.

  • i've got the phone, in a pearl white finish. its gorgeous, sounds awesome when it plays mp3s. looks hot, perfect size for ladies' hands.

  • irs a great phone but it has no bluetoof

  • HI it has no slot card please correct it

  • hi becareful this model has a camera and has good mp3 player

  • I think this phone is very cute where and when can i get it. "i want it badly."

  • GSMArena, your spec is not acurate. According to the manual, it does have IRda and a 1,3MPx camera, capable of shooting videos. It also has 128MB built-in memory (non-expandable), of which 106MB are available for users.

  • l like the size,colour and it looks damn cute.Where can l buy it in the UK pliz

  • Very nicely designed. Coudnl't find any picture of the inside anywhere though.

  • Very beautiful and nice phone from philips.Something nice and chic for the ladies!Good work Philips for designing something for the ladies. i will defintely get this one!

  • way don't have irDA,Blutooth

  • wow! very different look!

  • We do not need another mp3 player just start making nice phones. Irek