High-end phone reviews 3/3
T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) |
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Software |
Google Android OS |
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CPU |
Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 MHz |
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RAM |
192MB |
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Internal memory |
256MB |
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Memory card |
MicroSD support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
Yes, b/g |
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Camera |
-3.2 megapixel -Autofocus |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
Yes, A-GPS |
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Battery |
-1150mAh capacity -406 hours standby |
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Price |
US$536 |
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Remarks |
-Attractive smartphone -The Android OS offers 3rd party applications with just one click Excellent ergonomics, phone can be used with touch screen or without. |
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Good |
-Sliding mechanism -QWERTY keyboard -Google Android OS, which is open-source -Trackball -Feels good in hand |
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Bad |
-Build materials could be better -Awful battery life. |
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Rating |
8.6/10 |
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Nokia E63 |
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Software |
Symbian OS9.2, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1 User Interface |
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CPU |
N/A |
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RAM |
128MB |
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Internal memory |
110MB |
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Memory card |
MicroSD support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
Yes, b/g |
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Camera |
-2.0 megapixel -LED flash -Video recording in 320 x 240 (QVGA) resolution at 15 fps |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
No |
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Battery |
-1500 mAh capacity -11 hours talk time -432 hours standby |
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Price |
US$312 |
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Remarks |
-Long lasting battery -Poor camera -Competitor to BlackBerry Javelin or Curve 8900 |
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Good |
-Smartphone -Long lasting battery -HSDPA -GPS -WLAN |
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Bad |
Poor camera |
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Rating |
8.6/10 |
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Nokia N96 |
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Software |
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 2 User Interface |
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CPU |
ARM11 369MHz |
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RAM |
N/A |
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Internal memory |
16GB |
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Memory card |
MicroSD support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
Yes, b/g |
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Camera |
-5 megapixel -Dual LED flash -Autofocus -Recording in VGA resolution at 30fps |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
Yes, A-GPS |
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Battery |
-950mAh capacity -3.5 hours talk time -220 hours standby |
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Price |
US$634 |
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Remarks |
The kickstand is the only real difference from the N81's design, besides the dual-slider form factor. 16GB of memory might be enjoyable, but at the end of the day you are going to ask yourself “Why didn't I buy that Samsung i8510 INNOV8?” |
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Good |
-WLAN -HSDPA -16GB memory with memory card support -Hardware kickstand -NGage gaming platform -A-GPS -Multimedia keys -3.5mm jack -TV-out |
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Bad |
-Camera shots slightly blurred -WLAN not working at time of review -Lack of visibility in sunlight -Cracking multimedia keys -No FM transmitter |
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Rating |
8.6/10 |
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Samsung F700 |
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Software |
N/A |
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CPU |
N/A |
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RAM |
N/A |
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Internal memory |
112MB |
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Memory card |
MicroSD support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
No |
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Camera |
-3.2 megapixel -Autofocus -Flash -Video recording |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
No |
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Battery |
-1000mAh capacity -4.5 hours talk time -300 hours standby |
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Price |
US$362 |
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Remarks |
Only Europe support, American bands not supported. Stylish phone, has smartphone capabilities |
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Good |
-Smartphone capabilities -Phone is well designed -Touch screen feedback -Good battery life -Full QWERTY keyboard |
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Bad |
Should have a smartphone OS, such as Symbian or Windows Mobile. |
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Rating |
8.2/10 |
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Nokia 8800 Carbon |
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Software |
Nokia OS, S40 5th Edition User Interface |
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CPU |
N/A |
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RAM |
N/A |
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Internal memory |
4GB |
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Memory card |
No |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
No |
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Wi-Fi |
No |
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Camera |
-3.2 megapixel -Autofocus -Recording in VGA at 15fps |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
No |
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Battery |
-1000mAh capacity -3 hours talk time -300 hours standby |
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Price |
US$1 228 |
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Remarks |
Premium Quality Materials are the main reason why this is phone is so expensive, rather than the features |
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Good |
-Premium Quality Materials -3G |
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Bad |
-No video calls -No memory card slot -Display not legible in sunlight |
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Rating |
8.0/10 |
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Blackberry 9500/9530 Storm |
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Software |
Blackberry OS 4.7 |
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CPU |
624Mhz |
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RAM |
128MB |
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Internal memory |
1GB |
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Memory card |
MicroSD support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
No |
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Camera |
-3.2 megapixel -Flash -Auto-Focus -Video recording |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
Yes, A-GPS |
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Battery |
-1400mAh capacity -5.5 hours talk time -360 hours standby |
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Price |
US$798 |
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Remarks |
-The clickable touch screen works flawlessly -The Storm is a very intuitive device -The OS 4.7 is a very powerful tool -One of the best devices I have ever seen |
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Good |
-The OS 4.7 is easy to use but powerful at the same time -Comes with 8GB memory card Pricey out of contract |
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Bad |
No Wi-Fi |
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Rating |
8.0/10 |
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BlackBerry 9000 Bold |
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Software |
Blackberry OS4.6 |
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CPU |
624MHz |
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RAM |
N/A |
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Internal memory |
1GB |
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Memory card |
MicroSDHC support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
Yes, b/g |
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Camera |
-2 megapixel -Flash -Video Recording |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
Yes, A-GPS |
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Battery |
-1500mAh capacity -5 hours talk time -310 hours standby |
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Price |
US$595 |
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Remarks |
-The E71, a direct competitor, has a better camera -For once, a stylish BlackBerry |
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Good |
-HSDPA -WLAN -Full keyboard -Stylish |
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Bad |
Camera could have been better in terms of specifications |
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Rating |
8.0/10 |
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Nokia E90 |
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Software |
Symbian OS9.2, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1 |
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CPU |
330 MHz ARM |
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RAM |
80MB |
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Internal memory |
128MB |
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Memory card |
MicroSD support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
Yes, b/g |
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Camera |
-3.2 megapixel -Autofocus -LED flash -Recording in VGA resolution at 30fps |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
Yes, A-GPS |
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Battery |
-1500mAh capacity -330 hours standby -5 hours talk time |
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Price |
US$699 |
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Remarks |
-Too expensive -Large display -Camera below average -Display sustains damage from QWERTY keyboard |
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Good |
-Full QWERTY keyboard -WLAN -GPS -HSDPA -Large display -Smartphone |
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Bad |
-Camera below average -Display sustains damage from -QWERTY keyboard -Too expensive -No touchscreen -Small front display |
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Rating |
7.9/10 |
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Blackberry Curve 8900 |
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Software |
BlackBerry OS4.7 |
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CPU |
512MHz |
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RAM |
N/A |
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Internal memory |
N/A |
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Memory card |
MicroSDHC support |
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3G |
No |
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HSDPA |
No |
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Wi-Fi |
Yes, b/g |
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Camera |
-3.2 megapixel -Autofocus -Flash -Video Recording |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
Yes, A-GPS |
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Battery |
-1400mAh capacity -5.5 hours talk time -356 hours standby |
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Price |
US$650 |
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Remarks |
-3G is missing -Having a camera better than the Bold does not justify the hefty pricetag -Also known as BlackBerry Javelin |
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Good |
-GPS -Full keyboard -Smaller than the Bold |
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Bad |
-No 3G -Overpriced |
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Rating |
7.6/10 |
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Nokia 6210 Navigator |
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Software |
Symbian OS9.3, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 2 User Interface |
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CPU |
ARM 11 369MHz |
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RAM |
64MB |
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Internal memory |
120MB |
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Memory card |
MicroSD support |
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3G |
Yes |
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HSDPA |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
No |
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Camera |
-3.2 megapixel -Autofocus -Flash -Recording in VGA resolution at 15fps |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v2.0 |
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GPS |
Yes, A-GPS |
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Battery |
-950mAh capacity -220 hours standby -3.6 hours talk time |
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Price |
US$342 |
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Remarks |
-GPS-focused device, but contains a healthy amount of multimedia functions -Display not large enough for navigation, but there is a arrow-only mode, and voice aid -Doesn't come with car mount |
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Good |
-Smartphone -HSDPA -GPS -Clear display |
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Bad |
-Display isn't very large -No car mount in the package -Maps application doesn't cover many countries |
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Rating |
7.5/10 |
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