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Mobile Phones are operated using QWERTY Keyboard (like Blackberry), Touchscreen (like the PDAs) and Keypad. |
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Display
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The display is better known as the screen. It shows icons, messages & instructions and functions. |
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Number of Colours
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Number of Colours displayed on the screen of the mobile phone. Mobile Phones come with following colours 4k (k-Thousand), 65k, 262k, 16.7millon colours. |
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256k
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Display Resolution
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Resolution measures the sharpness of the display or screen. Mobiles Phones are available in the following display resolution 128x128, 128x160, 176x220, 240x320. Resolution represents the smallest piece of the screen that can be controlled individually. Each one can be set to a different color and intensity (brightness). |
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240 x 320
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Secondary Display
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Most of the Clamshell mobile phones have two displays, the Primary display (the inner display) and the Secondary display (the outer display). |
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Standard Battery Type
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There are three types of batteries available in the market today: Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and Lithium Polymer. Lithium Ion and Lithium Polymer batteries are known to be superior in quality. Lithium Polymer is even slimmer (thinner) and lighter than the Li-Ion battery. |
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Standard Battery (mAh)
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Talk Time with Standard Battery (hrs)
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4 hrs
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Standby Time with Standard Battery (Hours)
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| Memory
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Phonebook
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Call records
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Card slot (Yes/No)
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Extendable Memory (Yes/No)
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As the mobile phones have limited memory, phones have the provision to extend or increase the memory to save the data. |
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Extendable Memory Type
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When the internal memory of the mobile phone gets full, the extendable memory helps in saving the data on a removable media like MMC, SD, microSD, MiniSD. |
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| Camera Features
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Mega Pixel
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Resolution is made up of building blocks called pixels. A million pixels together are called a mega pixel. Its on the resolution, which is composed of elements sensitive to sunlight, that the image is created. Each of these elements registers one of the points (called pixel) that create the picture. |
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2 MP
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Flash
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This is an inbuilt light used at the time of taking a photograph from a camera mobile phone. There are two types flash - Photo Light and Flash. |
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Video Recorder
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Many camera mobile phones let you record short clips of highly compressed, low-resolution video in VGA format (640 x 480). |
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WiFi
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WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity. It allows wireless access for devices like mobile phones, computers, printers etc. without using the cables. |
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology that connects electronic devices, including cell phones, printers, digital cameras or palm top computers. It is designed to exchange data at speeds up to 720 kbit/s and at ranges up to 10 metres. |
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Infrared
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Infrared (IR) radiation is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than that of visible light, but shorter than that of radio waves. Infrared radiation has wavelengths between about 750 nm and 1 mm. |
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USB Connector
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A small connector on the mobile phone where a USB cable can be connected to transfer the data or images is known as USB connector. |
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EGPRS or EDGE
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EDGE stands for Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution.EGPRS is an advanced version of GPRS. It allows a faster data transfer capability which allows mobile phone user to access the larger data.the best part of EDGE is capability of supporting new applications and improved mobile communication capabilities. EDGE can also be known as extended version of GPRS therefore it is also called EGPRS. |
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WLAN
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WAP Enabled
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WAP refers to Wireless Application Protocol, which is a set of communication protocol standards used for accessing the internet on mobile devices like phones, PDAs, etc. We have various versions of WAP available - 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.2.1. |
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3G
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3G Stands for 3rd-generation.3G includes high data speeds, always-on data access, and greater voice capacity. The high data speeds are possibly the most prominent feature, and certainly the most hyped. They enable such advanced features as live, streaming video. |
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| Multimedia
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Music Player
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A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth)
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Advanced Audio Distribution Profile or A2DP means streaming high quality audio from one device to another over a Bluetooth connection. For example, music streamed from a mobile phone to a wireless headset. |
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FM Radio
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Games
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| Email and Messaging
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Email Client
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An e-mail client is a computer program used to manage e-mail. |
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Instant Messaging
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Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time direct text-based communication between two or more people using shared clients. The text is conveyed via devices connected over a network such as the Internet.IM allows effective and efficient communication, allowing immediate receipt of acknowledgment or reply. |
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SMS
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Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) or Picture Messaing is an extension for Short Message Service (SMS) in mobile phones.
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MMS
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MMS or Multimedia Messaging Services is a universally accepted standard that allows you to send and receive rich media messages comprising of text, sounds, images and video to and from MMS capable handsets. MMS confers the ability to send still images such as mobile postcards, mobile pictures, mobile screensavers, mobile greeting cards, mobile maps and business cards. Additionally, in the future moving images, cartoons and interactive video will also be supported by MMS. |
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Dual Band
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Dual Band is a switch that allows you to switch between two transmissions that are adopted by Asian and European countries. |
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Tri Band
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A tri-band phone operates on three frequency bands, GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM1900 |
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Quad Band
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A Quad Band phone operates on four frequency bands, GSM 850, GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM1900. |
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| PIM
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Calendar
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Scheduler
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To-Do
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Notes
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| Additional Features
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Flight Mode
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Flight Mode option allows the user to switch off the mobile phone feature on his phone and use it only as a pda or an mp3 player. This allows the user to use the pda or mp3 function of their mobile phone in areas where they are not allowed to use their mobile phones like airplanes, etc. |
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Handsfree Speaker
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Internal Antenna
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Currency Converter
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Some Mobile phones provide you with an in-built currency convertor to calculate the equivalent value of money in another currency. |
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Real Time Clock
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Alarm Clock
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Predictive Text Input
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This feature gives you the option of speeding up the process of entering text by using a built-in dictionary. |
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PTT (Push to Talk)
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PTT or Push To Talk is a button on the mobile phone that is pressed when needing to transmit with the radio on the tuned frequency or channel provided by the Mobile Service Provider. |
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Java
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Java is a high-level programming language. Java is used some mobile phones to install applications and games. |
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Java Type
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Java enabled mobile phones have versions like Java MIDP 1.0 and Java MIDP 2.0. MIDP is a specification published for the use of Java on embedded devices such as mobile phones and PDAs. |
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MIDP 2.0
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Dual Sim
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GPS
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The abbreviation GPS stands for "Global Positioning System".GPS is a functionality that allows a user to know his or her location and the location of points of interest using a Global positioning satellites. |
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Sim Options
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| Voice Features
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Inbuilt Dictaphone
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The mobile phone comes with an inbuilt dictaphone or a voice recorder, which can record your voice/conversation. In most mobile phones, this function can be activated by holding onto a button on the right-side of the phone. |
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Voice Dial
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Voice Command
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Text to Voice
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| Sound Settings
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Ringtone Type
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Polyphonic and MP3
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Ringing Tone Composer
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Specific Caller Tones
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Internal Vibrating Alert
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| Colour
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Colour Options
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Black, Red and Silver
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| Machine Dimensions
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Weight with Standard Battery (Grams)
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