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Phone | Sony Ericsson T237 / T290a | Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) | Siemens A56 / A56i | Sanyo PM-8200 / SCP-8200 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | |||||
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Display Size | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Display Resolution & Type |
101 x 80 pixels LCD (STN) |
320 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
101 x 64 pixels |
132 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Battery | ? | ? | 700 mAh | ? | 800 mAh |
Processor | ? | 312 MHz Intel XScale PXA270 | ? | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | - | Yes | - | Yes | 1 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | - | QVGA (320 x 240) | - | - | QCIF (176 x 144) |
Front Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Weight |
2.79 oz (79g) |
6.3 oz (179g) |
3 oz (85g) |
3.64 oz (103g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
Dimensions |
4" x 1.71" x 0.71" (102 x 43 x 18 mm) |
4.4" x 2.3" x 0.9" (112 x 58 x 22.9 mm) |
4" x 1.7" x 0.8" (102 x 43 x 20.3 mm) |
3.34" x 1.85" x 1.02" (85 x 47 x 25.9 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slab | Clamshell | Slide |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Palm OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | GPRS | 1xRTT | - | 1xRTT | EVDO r0 |
Features | |||||
Flashlight | - | - | - | Yes | - |
GPS / Location | - | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessibility | |||||
Hearing Aid Compatible | - | - | - | - |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | - | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | |||||
Extra Display | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Connectivity | |||||
Bluetooth | - | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Infrared (IR) | - | Yes | - | - | - |
USB | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
Contacts | |||||
Picture ID | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | Yes | n/a | - | Yes | Yes |
Customization | |||||
Changeable Body Plates | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | - | n/a | - | - | Yes |
Data & Network | |||||
Data Tethering | - | n/a | - | Yes | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | - | n/a | - | - | Yes |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input | |||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | - | - | - |
Touch Screen | - | Yes | - | - | - |
Memory | |||||
Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Messaging | |||||
Email Client | Yes | n/a | - | - | - |
EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | n/a | Yes | - | - |
MMS | Yes | n/a | - | - | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | - | - | Yes |
Music | |||||
Music Player | - | n/a | - | - | Yes |
Productivity | |||||
Alarm | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calculator | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calendar | Yes | n/a | - | Yes | Yes |
To-Do List | - | n/a | - | Yes | - |
Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | - | Yes | Yes |
Software | |||||
BREW | - | n/a | - | - | Yes |
Games | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | - | n/a | - | Yes | - |
Voice | |||||
Call Screening | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | n/a | - | Yes | - |
Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes * |
* Some versions only | |||||
Sony Ericsson T237 / T290a | Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) | Siemens A56 / A56i | Sanyo PM-8200 / SCP-8200 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
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Phone | Sony Ericsson T237 / T290a | Palm Treo 650 (CDMA) | Siemens A56 / A56i | Sanyo PM-8200 / SCP-8200 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |