http://www.teardown.com// The ubiquitous cellular/PCS phone is covered in this category with products ranging from voice-centric 2G terminals through the latest in feature-rich 2.5G and 3G handsets. GSM, CDMA, TDMA, W-CDMA, and UMTS standards are covered. Significant discounts are available with the purchase of a Channel License . © 2012, UBM PLC en-us Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:25:00 -0500 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:25:00 -0500 Cellular Phones Channel 60 ]]>The Huawei Impulse 4G is a bar format, Android 2.2 (Froyo) based Smartphone manufactured for AT&T that uses a 3.8-inch 800 x 480, 262k color TFT display in conjunction with a capacitive touchscreen interface and designed to be compatible with quad-band GSM/EDGE and W-CDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 MHz cellular networks. Connectivity includes WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR/ A2DP, A-GPS and USB 2.0. Power is provided by a 3.8 V, 1500 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery for up to 240 hours of standby or 4 hours of talk time. Additional features include HD video capture/playback (720p @ 30fps), an internal micro SD card slot for up to 32 GB of storage, 5 MP (2592 x 1944) rear-facing camera with auto-focus, 3x digital zoom and LED flash. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2025 Jan 27, 2012 15:25:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2025 ]]>The Motorola Photon 4G MB855 is an Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) based phone with a Gorilla Glass, 4.3-in., qHD (960 x 540), 16M-color TFT display with capacitive touchscreen. Network compatibility includes quad-band GSM / EDGE, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A 850 / 1900 MHz, and W-CDMA / HSDPA / HSUPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz. Connectivity is provided via WiFi 802.11b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16e, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR w/ A2DP, and A-GPS. A 3.8 V / 1,650 mAh Li-Polymer battery supplies up to 10.4 hours of talk time and 314 hours of standby. Other features include an 8 MP (3264 x 2448) rear-facing, autofocus camera; front-facing VGA (640 x 480) camera; dual-LED flash; micro USB 2.0; micro HDMI output; HD video playback (1080p @ 30 fps); HD video capture (720p @ 30 fps); microSD card slot, and kickstand. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1980 Jan 25, 2012 15:25:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1980 ]]>The dual-band CDMA / LTE Motorola Droid Bionic is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs the Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) operating system. A capacitive touchscreen overlays the phone’s 4.3-in. qHD (960 x 540) display. It also has an 8 MP camera on the rear panel and a VGA camera on the front for teleconferencing. Other features include 802.11b/g/n WiFi, A-GPS, and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. Internally, the phone has 16 GB of user memory with additional storage available via a microSD connector (16 GB card included). Internal sensors include digital compass, battery temp, proximity, and ambient light. A micro USB connector allows for charging and PC connectivity, while media output is accomplished through a 3.5 mm headset jack and micro HDMI connector. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2009 Jan 12, 2012 15:05:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2009 ]]>Introduced as a “Touch Tablet”, the Droid RAZR mimics a small version of an Android tablet but has the features of a smart phone all in a surprisingly thin package. The RAZR is advertised to support CDMA 800 & 1900 as well as LTE 700MHz. However, a deeper dive reveals more. Additionally, the RAZR uses Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) as well as a 4.3” Super AMLOED display with capacitive touchscreen. Other RAZR features include; 8MP camera, 1.3MP HD secondary camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G mobile HotSpot capabilities. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2074 Dec 23, 2011 16:13:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2074 ]]>The Nokia N9 is a quad-band GSM and quint-band W-CDMA (I, II, IV, V, VIII) smartphone supporting EDGE and HSDPA with HSUPA. The N9 features an FWVGA (854 x 480) AMOLED display supporting 16 million colors. The 8 MP main camera can capture photos in either 4:3 or 16:9 format. There’s also a secondary VGA camera for video conferencing. Wireless connectivity is available via WiFi (a,b,g,n) or Bluetooth. The N9 also comes with NFC (Near Filed Communication) functionality, allowing it to wirelessly connect with other NFC devices and NFC-supported Bluetooth devices to share content. USB is provided for a wired connection. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2042 Dec 21, 2011 12:27:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2042 ]]>Nokia’s Lumia 800 smartphone, which runs the latest version of Microsoft Windows OS 7.5, is going after Android and Apple market share. Recent news indicates demand for the phone is strong in Europe just three weeks after its November 28th launch. It has a 16M color FWVGA (854 x 480) AMOLED display, with an 8MP main camera but lacks the VGA camera for conference calls found on the similar MeeGo OS based Nokia N9. The Lumia 800 has most of the features you’d expect in a high-end handset, including the high resolution camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS navigation, and high- resolution display. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2084 Dec 20, 2011 15:17:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2084 ]]>The Nokia 700 is the latest slim line phone to compete in the Smartphone market. It sports a 3.2 inch AMOLED display with capacitive touchscreen, 5MP camera, and utilizes the Symbian Belle interface. Connectivity for the 700 includes: Quad-band GSM and five bands of W-CDMA. Other wireless functions include Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, WiFi, GPS, and FM Radio. Internal memory is 2GB with a microSD card slot for up to 32GB. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2051 Dec 14, 2011 11:57:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2051 ]]>The BlackBerry Bold 9900 from RIM features a 1.2 GHz processor, 8 GB of system memory, high-speed connectivity, and RIM’s BlackBerry 7 operating system. The 2.8-in. VGA (640 x 480) TFT-LCD display is overlaid with a capacitive multi-touch touchscreen. The Bold 9900 is also the first in a new line of BlackBerry devices to support Near Field Communication (NFC). Other features include a 5 MP rear camera, a QWERTY keyboard, a digital compass, a 3-axis accelerometer, and an ambient light and proximity sensor. A microSD card slot allows for additional storage. Connectivity is provided by USB, 802.11b/g/n (WiFi), and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2008 Dec 6, 2011 16:16:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2008 ]]>Apple released their iPhone 4S addition to the iPhone family on October 14, 2011. The iPhone 4S marks the first time Apple has combined GSM/W-CDMA and CDMA capability into the same phone. Some features such as the display size and touchscreen have remained the same as with the iPhone 4. However, the iPhone 4S is now powered by Apple's Dual-Core A5 ARM Applications Processor seen in the iPad 2. Also akin to the iPad 2 is the memory capacity expansion up to 64 GB instead of a max of 32 GB as with the iPhone 4. Siri is the new voice assistant available through the updated iOS 5 software. The main camera has been upgraded to 8 MP with enhanced optics. Additional features include the front VGA camera, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, and iCloud (wireless syncing & storage). http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2035 Nov 30, 2011 13:59:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2035 ]]>The Dual-band CDMA and WiMAX-equipped HTC EVO 3D is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor running the Android 2.3.3 operating system. The phone’s 4.3-in. qHD (960 x 540) display is topped with a capacitive touchscreen. Two 5 MP cameras capable of capturing 2D and 3D media are on the phone’s back surface and a switch at the top toggles between the 2D (5 MP) and 3D (2 MP) modes. There’s also a forward- facing teleconferencing camera. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, and WiMAX. Internally, the phone has 1 GB of user memory, with additional storage available through the microSD connector (8 GB card included). Internal sensors include gyro, accelerometer, digital compass, proximity, and ambient light sensors. In addition, the device is equipped with a media player for audio and video playback plus an FM radio receiver. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1974 Nov 18, 2011 14:55:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1974 ]]>The diminutive HP Veer 4G slider phone is approximately the size of a credit card when closed and operates on HP’s webOS. Sliding the device open reveals the hidden full QWERTY keyboard. The Veer is also equipped with two microphones for noise cancellation and comes loaded with WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Mounted on the back is a 5MP camera that captures still photos as well as video. Overlaying the 2.6-in. QVGA (240 x 320) display is a capacitive touchscreen protected with Gorilla glass and including a lower area reserved for taps and swipes to ease navigation. Magnetic connector pads are used for charging and synching the Veer or to attach the headset connector (included with the device). http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1953 Nov 11, 2011 15:13:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1953 ]]>The Breakout is a Verizon-specific 4G LTE smartphone from Korea’s Pantech. Features include a 4.0” touchscreen, a 5.0 MP rear-facing camera with autofocus and 720p HD video-capture capability, and a front-facing VGA camera for video calls. The Breakout also supports WiFi and Bluetooth and can function as a mobile WiFi router, using its wireless data connection to enable nearby Internet devices. An accelerometer and electronic compass complement GPS functionality, while system memory is supplemented by the included 8 GB microSD card. The 3.7 V, 1500 mAh Li-ion battery has a claimed 5.8 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2010 Nov 10, 2011 15:52:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2010 ]]>Apple released their latest addition to the iPhone family the iPhone 4S on October 14, 2011. The iPhone 4S marks the first time Apple has combined GSM/W-CDMA and CDMA capability into the same phone. Some features such as the Display size and touchscreen have remained the same as with the iPhone 4. However, the iPhone 4S is now powered by Apple's Dual-Core A5 ARM Apps. Processor seen in the iPad 2. Also akin to the iPad 2 is the memory capacity expansion up to 64 GB instead of a max of 32 GB as with the iPhone 4. Siri is the new voice assistant available through the updated iOS 5 software. The main camera has been upgraded to 8 MP with enhanced optics. Additional features include the front VGA camera, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, and iCloud (wirelessly sync capability). http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2022 Oct 14, 2011 23:08:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=2022 ]]>The Samsung Nexus S GT-I9020T is a quad-band (GSM + EDGE and W-CDMA + HSDPA/HSUPA 900/1700/2100 MHz) cell phone running the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and featuring a 4-in. curved-glass WVGA (480 x 800), Super AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen display. Connectivity for the Nexus S is provided via Near Field Communication (NFC), WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and A-GPS. The 3.7 V/1500 mAh Li-ion battery supplies manufacturer-rated 3G talk/standby times of 6.5 and 450 hours, respectively. Additional features include a 5 MP (2560 x 1920) rear-facing camera with autofocus, front-facing VGA (640 x 480) camera, Micro USB 2.0, and HD video playback (720p at 30fps). http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1952 Sep 26, 2011 12:42:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1952 ]]>The GT-E1086L is a budget candy-bar phone. The basic GSM phone operates with a dual-band coverage (850/1900 or 900/1800 MHz) and employs a CSTN, 1.43-inch display with 65K colors. The phone features an integrated FM radio with speakerphone and includes Short Message Service (SMS) with a 100 message limit. The menu also includes applications for phonebook (200 entries), calendar, alarms, MP3 ring tones, calculator, stopwatch, and currency converter. Talk and standby times are reported to be 7.0 and 350 hours, respectively. The device comes with a 3.7 volt lithium-ion battery rated at 800 mAh and a portable charger. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1971 Sep 16, 2011 12:05:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1971 ]]>With the release of the Xperia Play R800i on April 1, 2011, Sony Ericsson merged the PlayStation gaming platform with their Xperia smartphone lineup. By incorporating the familiar PlayStation game controller in slide-out form, Sony Ericsson hopes to avoid the same fate that befell Nokia’s N-Gage platform. The Xperia Play R800i operates on quad-band GSM/EDGE as well as W-CDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA 900/2100 MHz networks. It also supports WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and A-GPS. Navigation is possible using the multitouch capacitive touchscreen overlaid on a 4” LTPS TFT-LCD (480x854 pixels; 16,777,216 colors). The rear-facing 5 MP camera is equipped with autofocus & LED flash, while the front of the Xperia Play contains a VGA camera and ambient light/proximity sensors. Power is supplied by a 3.6 V/1500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1914 Aug 25, 2011 11:59:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1914 ]]>Continuing the long list of additions to the Samsung Galaxy family is the SII. The SII is a quad-band GSM and quad-band W-CDMA handset with HSPA data and dual cameras. The main camera provides 8MP resolution, while the inward facing camera is 2MP. Visually, the nearly 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display is what seems to set the SII apart from others. Inside there is a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM for running the Android 2.3 operating system. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1933 Aug 18, 2011 13:20:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1933 ]]>The 3G Micromax A60 phone runs the Android 2.1 “Éclair” operating system and is powered by a 600 MHz processor. The phone is manufactured in India for the Indian market. Covering the QVGA (320 x 240) TFT display is a resistive touchscreen. Navigation “hard” keys are located below the display, while the volume switch is located on the upper-left side of the device. Mounted on back is a 3.2 MP camera capable of capturing still photos as well as video. Also included is an integrated accelerometer for auto-display orientation when the phone is rotated. Other features include WiFi, Bluetooth, and A-GPS. Internally, the phone has 150 MB of user memory, with additional storage supplied by a microSD card slot (max. 32 GB). * Note: While Micromax’s data sheet describes the A60 as a Dual-band GSM device, all hardware required for Quad-band operation appears to be present. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1901 Jun 29, 2011 14:04:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1901 ]]>The all-in-one Samsung Wave supports quad-band GSM plus dual-band W-CDMA and features a capacitive touchscreen for interface to the unit’s Bada operating system. The rear-facing 5MP camera can capture stills (with Geo-tagging) as well as video. Below the touchscreen is a 3.2-in. WQVGA (400 X 240) TFT display. An accelerometer rotates the display for the desired viewing orientation. Embedded WiFi 802.11b/g/n allows for a greater number of hot spots. Other features include Bluetooth, A-GPS, and an FM radio with presets. Additional digital storage is provided by an SD card slot located below the battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1884 Jun 24, 2011 14:39:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1884 ]]>The 4.3” Touchscreen-driven Thunderbolt is a Verizon-specific “4G” LTE Smartphone from Taiwan’s HTC. Features include an 8.0 MP Main Camera with Autofocus, LED Flash, and 720p HD Camcorder capability. An inward-facing 1.3 MP Camera is also provided for video calls. WiFi, Bluetooth, and FM Radio are supported, and the unit can function as a Mobile WiFi Router, using its wireless data connection to enable nearby internet devices. An accelerometer and electronic compass complement GPS functionality, while system memory is supplemented by the inclusion of 32 GB removable MicroSD storage. The manufacturer claims 6.3 hours active time, and 300 hours standby, from a 3.7 V, 1400 mAh Li-Ion battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1885 Jun 24, 2011 14:06:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1885 ]]>The Motorola ATRIX docking station is a “dumb” laptop and only operates with the ATRIX handset docked to it. The docking station allows the user to use the ATRIX handset in a Laptop style environment complete with full keyboard, multi-touch mouse pad, and 11.5 inch display. The docking station also charges the handset while docked and provides 2 standard USB ports for connecting external devices. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1947 Jun 24, 2011 13:28:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1947 ]]>The Motorola ATRIX 4G phone is a quad-band GSM/tri-band W-CDMA camera phone with a 4-in. multitouch capacitive touchscreen. The ATRIX comes equipped with a 5 MP camera with integrated flash and an inward-facing VGA web camera. Android V2.2.1 comes loaded on the ATRIX along with Motorola’s MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets. The ATRIX also has WiFi, Bluetooth, FM radio, and GPS. Wired connectivity is what distinguishes the ATRIX from other smartphones. The Micro USB and HDMI ports allow output not only to a PC or HD TV, but also to the ATRIX laptop docking accessory that allows you to use the handset to power a full-sized laptop. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1866 Jun 24, 2011 12:23:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1866 ]]>Coupling a 3.5” touchscreen with a slide-out full-QWERTY keypad, the LG C900 “Quantum” brings the Windows Phone 7 operating system to a practical “business and pleasure” format. Microsoft Office applications, Zune Music Player, and Xbox games are supported, along with 5.0MP still photography and 720p HD video capture. 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, GPS, MEMS Accelerometer and Digital Compass are also included. The manufacturer reports 7 hours of talk time and 350 hours in standby from the 3.7V, 1500mAh Li-Ion battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1834 May 12, 2011 16:14:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1834 ]]>The Apple iPhone 4 for Verizon Wireless’s cellular network became available Feb. 10, 2011, creating a CDMA-EvDO alternative for U.S. customers wanting an iPhone. Like the GSM/W-CDMA iPhone 4, the Verizon variant has somewhat enhanced specifications compared to the previous-generation iPhone 3G S, including a higher-resolution display (960 x 640 pixels vs. 480 x 320) and camera (5 MP vs. 3 MP). The Verizon iPhone 4 also supports HD video recording. The front-facing VGA camera on the Verizon iPhone 4 enables video conferences conducted via the WiFi “FaceTime” application to be run between Verizon and AT&T iPhones. The Li-polymer battery has the same rating (3.7 V, 1420 mAh) as that found on the AT&T iPhone 4, with Verizon claiming 7 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time on its CDMA network. As is true of the AT&T version, the Verizon iPhone 4 supports WiFi 802.11b/g/n (802.11n is 2.4 GHz only), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and A-GPS for navigation. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1851 Mar 28, 2011 14:06:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1851 ]]>This Quick Turn Teardown provides a first look at Motorola's recently-launched Atrix phone for AT&T. Check back for further updates as we progress down the path towards a full teardown on this 4G-billed (but technically HSPA+) handset. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1863 Feb 25, 2011 12:50:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1863 ]]>The new version of the Apple iPhone 4 for use on Verizon Wireless’s cellular network became available for pre-order by existing Verizon customers on Feb. 3, 2011, and will be in Verizon stores for new customers on Feb. 10, creating an alternative to AT&T Wireless for U.S. customers who want an iPhone. Like the AT&T iPhone 4, the Verizon variant, which operates on the carrier’s CDMA 850 / 1900 MHz network, has somewhat enhanced specifications in comparison to the previous generation iPhone 3G S, with a higher resolution display (960 x 640 pixels versus 480 x 320) and camera (5MP rather than 3MP). The Verizon iPhone 4 also supports HD video recording. The front-facing VGA camera on the Verizon iPhone 4 enables video conferences conducted with the “FaceTime” application to be run between Verizon and AT&T iPhones. The Li-polymer battery has the same rating – 3.7 V and 1420 mAh – as found on the AT&T iPhone 4, with Verizon claiming 7 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time on its CDMA network. As is true of the AT&T version, the Verizon iPhone 4 supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (802.11n is 2.4GHz only), Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, and A-GPS for navigation. This UBM TechInsights QuickTurn Teardown on the Verizon Apple iPhone 4 is being made available to all customers whose Channel Licenses include the Cellular Phones or Chipography Reports Channels. We will also conduct a much more detailed full product teardown analysis of the Verizon version of the iPhone 4, which will be posted to the Cellular Phones Channel when it is available. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1848 Feb 9, 2011 17:08:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1848 ]]>With a distinctive anodized aluminum exterior and large glass touchscreen, the contours of Nokia’s flagship N8 set it apart from its feature-laden smartphone competitors. Perhaps most impressive among these features is a 12.0 MP camera with autofocus, mechanical shutter, and Xenon flash. This camera is also capable of 720p HD video capture, for playback on the 3.5” AMOLED display or on an external screen via the built-in HDMI output. A secondary VGA camera faces the user for video conferencing. Integrated WiFi, Bluetooth, and FM Radio includes an FM Transmit function, enabling wireless mating of audio functions to a nearby FM Receiver. GPS is triple-enabled, using satellite, cell tower, and WiFi signals to pinpoint the phone’s location. Web browsing, Media Player, and Games are all supported, and Digital Compass and Accelerometer are included. The manufacturer claims up to 350 minutes talk time and 390 hours standby from the 3.7 V, 1200 mAh Li-Ion battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1798 Jan 19, 2011 12:06:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1798 ]]>The Huawei U7519 (T-Mobile Tap) is a Quad-band GSM and dual-band W-CDMA (1700, 2100 MHz) terminal with EDGE and HSDPA support. It features a 2.8” TFT-LCD display with a capacitive touchscreen overlay. The Tap is equipped with a 2 MP camera also capable of capturing video. Connectivity is available wirelessly via Bluetooth or through the USB port for a wired connection. FM radio is supported using the headset for the antenna. The microSD card slot provides additional storage. Reported battery life is 4.5 hours talk-time with 240 hours of standby from the 1150mAh Li-Ion battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1657 Jan 11, 2011 14:59:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1657 ]]>The Samsung Epic 4G slider, released in Q3 2010, is one of many handsets in the company’s Galaxy series. The device has a 4-in. Super AMOLED display with 480 X 800 resolution (16 million colors). Overlaying the display is a capacitive touchscreen with multitouch capabilities. Situated above the display is a teleconferencing camera. Sliding open the phone reveals the full QWERTY keyboard, while mounted on the back of the device is a 5 MP camera with flash and the capability to capture still photos and 720p HD video. Other features include 4G WiMAX with a top download speed of 12 Mbps, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS. Exterior connectors include a headset jack and micro USB port with a sliding protective door. The device uses a Samsung 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 “Hummingbird” processor and the Android 2.1 operating system. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1761 Dec 16, 2010 12:24:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1761 ]]>The Samsung GT-P1000 Galaxy Tab is slated to go head to head with the iPad. The TAB seems to lean towards the smart phone side but its physical size puts it closer to the iPad. The added features of the smart phone - including the ability to make phone calls with its tri-band W-CDMA and quad-band GSM networks - give it a leg up on the Apple iPad offering. Additional connectivity includes Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS. Like the iPad, you can download music and video media for playback. The Tab utilizes Google’s Android 2.2 “Froyo” operating system, providing access to a range of applications. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1784 Dec 10, 2010 13:52:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1784 ]]>TerreStar Networks and AT&T collaborated with the release of the world’s first Cellular / Satellite phone, the TerreStar Genus, on September 21, 2010. Operating on Quad-band GSM/EDGE and W-CDMA/HSDPA (850 / 1900 MHz) networks for cellular calls and data, the Genus is enhanced with Satellite voice and data connectivity on the GMR-1 3G network (2000-2010 / 2190-2200 MHz S-band). Navigation is possible with a stylus and resistive touchscreen overlaid onto the 2.6-inch 16M-color QVGA TFT LCD Display. Employed by Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional, the Genus features WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, A-GPS, 2 MP autofocus camera, microSD slot (up to 16 GB), and microUSB connector. The Genus is also powered by a 3.7 V / 1400 mAh Li-ion Polymer battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1772 Dec 1, 2010 13:58:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1772 ]]>Featuring a vibrant 3.3” Super AMOLED touchscreen display, the GT-S8500 “Wave” from Samsung is the first to run the company’s new BADA operating system. The GT-S8500 boasts a 5.0 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash. HD video capture and TV-out are also supported. A secondary VGA camera enables video conference calling. Other features include 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, and 1 GB microSD storage. Built-in accelerometer and compass functions enhance the GPS and gaming options. Other applications include a media player and Internet browser. The manufacturer claims 7 hours talk time and 550 hours standby from a 3.7 V, 1500 mAh Li-ion battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1725 Sep 17, 2010 16:16:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1725 ]]>The Motorola Droid X is a top tier offering for Verizon subscribers. This dual-band (850&1900 + EVDO) CDMA phone features a 4.3 in. multi-touch, touchscreen LCD. The Android-based phone also provides the user with a 8MP CMOS camera with auto focus and flash. The Droid X utilizes three microphones to facilitate noise cancelling. The phone provides Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity as well as GPS and FM radio. Wired connectivity is made available via a USB port. A microSD card slot allows for additional storage. The Li-ion battery supplies a reported eight hours of active time and 220 hours of stand-by. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1733 Sep 13, 2010 17:11:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1733 ]]>The Sharp 934SH is a triband GSM, single-band W-CDMA 8MP CCD camera phone with HSDPA data transfer protocol and dual displays. The external monochrome display spans across most of the phone’s enclosure when closed. When the phone is opened, the 934SH is revealed to have a 2.9-in. color TFT-LCD for its main display. Bluetooth and Near Field Communication are among the wireless functions, in addition to terrestrial TV reception. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1653 Sep 9, 2010 10:11:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1653 ]]>The Sprint branded EVO 4G from HTC is an Android based, dual band CDMA camera phone with 8MP image sensor with flash. This social media geared phone is WiMAX enabled, allowing the user higher data speeds in areas providing 4G coverage. With Sprints’ Hot Spot™, the EVO can act as a WiFi router allowing other WiFi enabled devices to connect to the internet through the EVO. Rounding out the wireless capabilities is Bluetooth, GPS and FM Radio. The user interface for the EVO is a 4.3-inch WVGA display with capacitive touchscreen and an inward facing 1.3MP camera allows for self portraits and video calling. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1726 Aug 12, 2010 12:26:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1726 ]]>Apple released their fourth-generation iPhone 4 (not to be confused as being 4G capable) in late June 2010, coinciding with their latest iOS upgrade to 4.0. Operating on quad-band GSM + EDGE and quad-band W-CDMA + HSDPA / HSUPA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) networks, the iPhone 4 is enhanced with higher resolutions for both display (960 x 640 up from 480 x 320) and main camera (5MP up from 3MP) with HD video recording capability. Apple also introduced a front-facing VGA camera for making conference calls from iPhone-to-iPhone via their new FaceTime chat application. The 3.7V/1420mAh Li-polymer battery provides a claimed 14 hours of GSM talk time, but only 7 hours for W-CDMA; standby time is rated at 300 hours. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n (802.11n is 2.4GHz only), Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, and A-GPS with navigation. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1727 Aug 4, 2010 17:13:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1727 ]]>The Nokia 6788i is a tri-band GSM and dual-band TD-SCDMA phone with a Symbian operating system. This Z-axis slider phone was developed for the Chinese market, with service provided by China Mobile. On the back of the device is a 5MP camera equipped with autofocus and Zeiss Optics lenses. The camera is capable of capturing both still photos and video. The camera and adjacent flash are protected by a lens cover that can be closed when the camera is not in use. The 6788i has 4GB of integrated user memory, with additional storage supplied by the microSD card slot located beneath the back cover. The phone also has an FM radio receiver with presets, an integrated music player, and Bluetooth capability. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1692 Aug 4, 2010 12:01:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1692 ]]>With its full-QWERTY keypad and 2.2” TFT Display, the OT-800 from Alcatel is an entry-level feature phone with emphasis on texting and social networking applications. A built-in accelerometer enables “shake control” and enhances the gaming experience, while the 2.0MP camera allows the user to capture photographs and video. Data transfer is accomplished via USB and Bluetooth, and up to 4GB MicroSD memory is supported. Stereo FM Radio is also included. Limited web browsing is available via the WAP 2.0 Browser and EDGE data connectivity. The manufacturer claims up to 9 hours talk time from an 850mAh Li-Ion Battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1620 Jul 16, 2010 16:27:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1620 ]]>Nokia’s E72 is a 3Q 2009 addition to its business-oriented “E” Series smartphones using the S60 Symbian OS. It operates on quad-band GSM + EDGE and W-CDMA + HSDPA/HSUPA (900/1900/2100 MHz) networks. Features include a 2.36-in. QVGA (240 x 320), 16 million-color, LTPS TFT-LCD display; 5MP rear-facing camera with autofocus; front-facing VGA camera; 3.7V/1500mAh Li-polymer battery; optical trackpad module; and WiFi module. The battery provides a claimed 12.5 hours of GSM talk time, but only 6 hours for W-CDMA; standby time is rated at 492 hours for GSM and 576 hours for W-CDMA. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, FM radio with RDS, A-GPS with navigation, full physical QWERTY keypad, microSD with 4GB provided (max. 16GB supported), and microUSB. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1688 Jul 15, 2010 12:24:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1688 ]]>The first entry from Nokia’s new “Cseries” is the C5, a bar-form feature phone. The C5 comes equipped with GPS navigation, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 3.2MP camera with video capture and LED flash. An inward-facing secondary camera enables video conferencing. WAP2.0 is enabled for web browsing using the 2.2”, 16,777,216-color display. The music player makes use of built-in stereo speakers and the included stereo headset. Up to 16GB of microSD memory is supported, with 2GB provided. FM radio and games are also included. The manufacturer claims up to 12 hours of talk time and 670 hours of standby from the 3.7V/1050mAh Li-ion battery. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1724 Jul 2, 2010 11:56:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1724 ]]>This Quick Turn Teardown (QTT) provides an intial look at Apple's latest cellular phone, the iPhone 4. Teardown sequence photos along with component identification and vendors are provided along with summary comments on our findings around continuity of design and the changes implemented in the iPhone 4. This QTT is being provided to all channel licensees and will be updated with new findings as they become available. A full teardown of the iPhone will follow in the weeks ahead. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1721 Jun 24, 2010 17:15:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1721 ]]>The Nokia 5320 is quad-band GSM / dual-band W-CDMA phone with EDGE and HSDPA for data. The XpressMusic series places an emphasis on multimedia with a dedicated music button on the front for instant launch of the music/video player and music/volume control buttons along the side. The device also plays FM with a scan function and available presets for favorite stations. A rear-facing 2MP camera is accompanied by a flash LED and a CIF teleconferencing camera is on the phone’s front face. Additional storage space is made available with MicroSD card slot on the side of the device which came with an included 1GB card. The display is a 2” 320X240 TFT displaying 16M colors. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1682 Jun 22, 2010 12:06:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1682 ]]>The tri-band W-CDMA and quad-band GSM Glisten from HP is geared towards the business user and features a QWERTY Keyboard married to a 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixel AMOLED display with resistive touchscreen. The device uses Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. Other wireless capabilities include WiFi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth. A 3.1MP camera mounted on the back of the phone captures still images and video media, with extra storage located under the battery cover in the form of a microSD card slot. On-board memory includes 256MB of SDRAM and 512MB of flash. Ports on the right side of the phone include the headset and micro USB connectors; the button on the left side is the volume control switch. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1645 Jun 16, 2010 11:28:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1645 ]]>Palm’s high-end smartphone releases are often followed by a stripped-down counterpart released weeks or months later, as was the case with the Palm Pre and Pixi available through Sprint in mid-2009. The Palm Pixi Plus, Verizon’s exclusive variant to Sprint’s Pixi, was released in January 2010. The “Plus” in the name refers to the addition of WiFi, a highly desired feature in today’s latest smartphones. The Plus operates on Verizon’s CDMA 850/1900 network, with data transfer handled by 1xEvDO Rev. A. Using multi-touch technology, the capacitive touchscreen is overlaid onto a 2.6-in. TFT-LCD display (262K colors; 320 x 400 pixels). The Pixi Plus also sports a built-in QWERTY keypad, 2MP camera, 3.7V/1150mAh Li-ion battery, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, A-GPS, face-detecting proximity sensor, and microUSB connector. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1636 May 4, 2010 16:09:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1636 ]]>The Nokia X6 comes in two different configurations: 16GB and 32GB. Both models have a 3.2-in. color TFT-LCD display with capacitive touchscreen, a music player, and a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual flash. The X6 runs the latest version of the Symbian OS and is advertised to have 18 days of standby power. Other features include FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, TV-out for viewing videos and photos on a TV monitor, web browsing, and GPS navigation. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1624 Apr 22, 2010 16:26:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1624 ]]>The Passport 9500ix is the top-tier radar and laser/LiDAR detector from Escort, able to handle all speed-measurement microwave bands and equipped with GPS to help in location-aware threat identification. This Quick Turn Teardown takes a detailed look inside, identifying devices which power the GPS, digital and analog back end, and specialized microwave design used for detection circuitry. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1655 Apr 16, 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1655 ]]>The quad-band GSM Dell mini 3i was released in the fourth quarter of 2009 in the Chinese and Brazilian markets, with a modified version due to be released in Europe and the USA at a later date. The operating system for the device is Google’s Android-based Open Mobile System (OMS). Some of the phone’s features not commonly found in a device targeted for emerging markets include a 3MP AF camera with flash, A-GPS navigation, and capacitive touchscreen. The device comes with a unique stylus that enables menu selections without the use of your finger. Located under the battery cover is a microSD slot with an included 4GB card. The service carrier for the device analyzed here is China Mobile. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1617 Apr 7, 2010 12:48:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1617 ]]>The Pantech Impact P7000 is a quad-band GSM and tri-band W-CDMA (850/1900/2100) phone in a landscape clamshell form. The P7000 features a 2MP camera. The main display is a 2.6-inch, 400 x 240 pixel, 262,144-color TFT-LCD, while the external display is a 1.6-inch PMOLED. The front keypad is touch sensitive. Opening the phone reveals a full QWERTY keyboard. Other features include Bluetooth and USB connectivity, GPS support, speakerphone, and microSD memory-card slot. The Impact is powered by a 3.7V/930mAh Li-ion battery that reportedly delivers over 5 hours of talk time and 340 hours of standby time. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1592 Apr 1, 2010 12:21:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1592 ]]>The Nexian NX-G911 is a dual-band GSM (900/1800MHz) candy-bar style phone. The NX-G911 features a VGA (640 x 480) resolution camera. The main display is a 2.2-inch 176x220 TFT-LCD with 65,536 colors. The keypad is a full QWERTY keyboard with a ten-key number pad built into the shift function. Other features include Bluetooth and USB connectivity, FM radio receiver, speakerphone, and microSD memory-card slot. The NX-G911 is powered by a 3.7V/1000mAh Li-ion battery that reportedly delivers over 4.2 hours of talk time and 275 hours of standby time. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1615 Mar 24, 2010 13:06:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1615 ]]>The HTC-manufactured Nexus One is designed by Google, integrating their latest open-source Android 2.1 OS (Éclair) with the release in January 2010. Operating on T-Mobile’s Quad-band GSM/EDGE and Tri-band W-CDMA/HSPA (900/1700/2100 MHz) networks. The large 3.7”, 800x480, 16M-color AMOLED display is overlaid with a capacitive touchscreen. Autofocus and Flash are included with the 5MP Camera. The Nexus One is supplied with a 3.7V/1400mAh Battery. Other features consist of haptic feedback, A-GPS with Navigation, WiFi 802.11b/g, Stereo Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Accelerometer & eCompass, Ambient Light & Proximity Sensors, and MicroSD slot up to 32GB. http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1625 Mar 17, 2010 16:37:00 -0500 Report http://www.teardown.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1625 ]]>Nokia integrates their open-source Maemo 5 platform for the first time in a smartphone with the introduction of the N900. Although the N900’s predecessors, the N810 and N800, were strictly Internet tablets, the form factor remains mostly the same, with the reappearance of the resistive touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keypad (with expected size shrinks with each new release). However, the resemblances between the N900 and its forerunners end there, with the inclusion of phone capability over Quad-band GSM/EDGE and Tri-band W-CDMA/HSPA (900/1700/2100 MHz) networks. Other features include a 5MP camera with dual LED flash, autofocus, and up to 25fps video recording; VGA web camera; TV-Out (PAL/NTSC); A-GPS; WiFi 802.11b/g; Stereo Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR; and integrated FM transmitter. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1594 Mar 4, 2010 17:05:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1594 ]]>Released in the UK 3Q 2009, the Satio cell phone is from Sony Ericsson. This is a high-end camera-centric feature phone complete with a 3.5-inch, 16-M color TFT-LCD, 12.1MP camera, video recording, accelerometer, stereo Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, music player, FM radio, and USB data transfer. The Satio uses Symbian’s S60 5th edition operating system. The Satio (originally called the Idou) is available in black, silver, or Bordeaux red. Cellular operating protocols are GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz plus W-CDMA/HSPA 900/2100 MHz. The unit weighed in at 127.7 grams. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1552 Jan 29, 2010 12:41:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1552 ]]>The HTC-manufactured Google Nexus handset sports the latest in processor, display, and open-source Android operating system technologies. This Quick Turn Teardown provides an overview of the hardware makeup, system construction, key IC content, and preliminary hardware BOM and manufacturing cost estimates. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1600 Jan 15, 2010 16:35:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1600 ]]>The Motorola CLIQ is designed with the social networking addict in mind. This quad-band GSM/tri-band W-CDMA slider phone has the ability to simultaneously keep tabs on many social networks. The Android-based phone also provides the user with a 5MP CMOS camera for either storing or uploading photos. A microSD card, USB, and Bluetooth capabilities allow for greater versatility. The CLIQ is equipped with a 3.1-inch color TFT-LCD display and touchscreen as well as a full QWERTY keyboard and navigation pad. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1568 Jan 6, 2010 16:48:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1568 ]]>Launched by Motorola, the Droid arrived on November 6, 2009, as the first smartphone based on Google’s Android 2.0 software. The Droid operates on Verizon’s CDMA 850/1900 network, with data transfer handled by 1xEvDO Rev. A. Sporting a capacitive touchscreen overlaid onto a 3.7” TFT-LCD display (chip-in-glass; 16M colors; 480 x 854 pixels), the Droid not only implements a soft QWERTY keypad, but a physical slide-out keypad as well. The 5MP camera uses autofocus and image stabilization along with video capture up to 24fps. Additional features include accelerometer and eCompass, WiFi 802.11b/g, stereo Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, and A-GPS with Navigation. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1576 Dec 30, 2009 12:04:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1576 ]]>The large-touchscreen format meets the low-end feature-phone segment in the quad-band S3650 GSM “Corby” from Samsung. According to the manufacturer, the S3650 is aimed at the youth market, a strategy underscored by the phone’s bright interchangeable exterior cover and vivid user interface. The S3650 features a 2.8-in. capacitive touchscreen along with a few control keys, enabling quick access to games, messaging, and social networking over a WAP 2.0 web browser with EDGE data connection. A 2.0MP camera takes snapshots and supports limited video capture. A music player and FM radio are included, along with Bluetooth and USB interfaces. Up to 8GB of user memory may be added via the built-in microSD card slot. The manufacturer claims up to 9 hours talk time and 730 hours standby from a 3.7V/960mAh Li-ion battery. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1558 Dec 16, 2009 12:18:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1558 ]]>The Garmin nuvifone G60 is a cellular platform with standalone GPS built in. The phone operates using quad-band GSM with EDGE data or W-CDMA (850/1900/2100) with HSDPA data. The display is a 3.5-in. TFT-LCD supporting 65,536 colors with a touchscreen overlay. The user interface for text and the majority of the menu selections are via the touchscreen. The G60 has a 3MP camera with autofocus for still image capture. Connectivity includes Bluetooth and WiFi (802.11b/g). http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1557 Dec 11, 2009 13:57:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1557 ]]>Introduced by Nokia in September 2009, the 7705 Twist implements a full QWERTY keypad that swivels around a multi-color contact light ring. The contact light ring is customizable to glow with one of six colors when receiving a call or message. Operating on Verizon’s CDMA 850/1900 network, the 7705 also supports 1xEvDO for data transfer. The 3MP camera consists of autofocus and flash, including 30fps QVGA video recording. The 2.4” LCD contains 262K colors (320 x 240 pixels). Powered by a 3.7V/860mAh Li-ion battery, the 7705 achieves a talk time of 4.5 hours and standby time of 312 hours. Additional features include stereo Bluetooth 2.1 w/ EDR, A-GPS, speakerphone, capacitive touch keys with haptic feedback, and a microSD card slot (up to 16GB). http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1556 Dec 7, 2009 12:02:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1556 ]]>The Samsung Guru E1080 is a dual-band GSM, entry-level phone with basic functions. The 1080 features a CSTN 65K-color display and an 800mAh Li-ion battery for up to 12 hours of talk time and 420 hours of standby. A bright LED flashlight comes in handy when searching for things like keyholes in the darkness. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1560 Dec 1, 2009 12:49:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1560 ]]>The Motorola EM330 is a basic 1.3MP camera phone with music player. It features an 1.8-inch internal display and an external display with touch-sensitive keys for operating the music player while the clam shell is closed. A 3.5mm headset jack allows a headset to be connected for phone calls and music playback. The EM330 has 30MB of internal memory and a microSD slot supporting up to 2GB card capacity. Connectivity beyond its Tri-band GSM includes Bluetooth, USB mass storage, FM Radio, and XM Radio (which requires a subscription). http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1535 Nov 24, 2009 12:20:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1535 ]]>Launched by Casio in June 2009, the Exilim C721 camera phone sports a twist clamshell form. Operating on Verizon’s CDMA 850/1900 network, the C721 also supports 1xEvDO Rev. A for data transfer. The swiveling LCD allows for normal digital camera operation using the 5MP autofocus camera with 3X optical zoom and dual LED flash. Ruggedized to meet the MIL-STD-810F standard, the C721 is water-, shock-, and dust-resistant. The 2.3” main LCD contains 65K colors (240 x 320 pixels) and is partnered with an external 0.7” mono PM-OLED display (96 x 32 pixels). Powered by a 3.7V / 920mAh Li-ion battery, the C721 achieves a talk time of 3.83 hours and standby time of 540 hours. Additional features include stereo Bluetooth, A-GPS, speakerphone, visual voicemail, and up to 8GB of external memory expansion with the microSD slot. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1534 Nov 9, 2009 13:36:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1534 ]]>With the introduction of the GD910, LG brings several firsts to the "watch phone" form-factor, bundling a touchscreen, video conference functionality, and Bluetooth into a wearable 3G phone. Adding to the GD910’s versatility are a music player, text messaging, USB 2.0 support, and included Bluetooth headset. The VGA camera enables still photo capture, and of course the unit supports a variety of time-keeping functions, including stopwatch, alarm, and calendar. The manufacturer claims up to 4 hours talk time and 150 hours standby from a 510mAh Li-ion internal battery. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1541 Oct 28, 2009 12:17:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1541 ]]>The quad-band GSM, dual-band W-CDMA HTC Magic is powered by Google’s Android operating system. The device is available from a number of carriers including Vodafone, T-Mobile, and TIM, the latter of which was the source for the Magic analyzed here. The 3.2-inch display (320 X 480 pixels) is overlaid with a capacitive touchscreen and changes from portrait to landscape when the device is rotated. The Magic is equipped with WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and GPS (with maps provided by Google). A trackball/select button and six dedicated function keys are present on the front face and the back-side 3.2MP camera captures still photos and video. Volume-control buttons are on the side and a microSD card slot inside the battery area provides for additional storage. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1514 Oct 23, 2009 13:15:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1514 ]]>The WiEx YX510-PCS-CEL is a dual-band CDMA cellular repeater for in-home or in-building improvement of signal strength and call quality. This brief Quick Turn Teardown examines component content and design attributes for a RF function which is seemingly simple in concept but highly-engineered from small-scale components in practice. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1554 Oct 14, 2009 14:29:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1554 ]]>The LG KF900 is a Prada-branded, 5MP camera phone. It supports quad-band GSM with EDGE and dual-band W-CDMA with HSDPA data. The KF900 features a 3.0-inch TFT-LCD display (262K colors) with a touchscreen overlay for primary navigation. Supplementing the 5MP camera is a VGA camera mostly for conference calls. The main screen slides up to reveal the full QWERTY keyboard for two-thumb text support. The KF900 has Bluetooth as well as 802.11(b/g). An external microSD memory card slot provides additional memory for storage and easy removal of photos. The 3.7V, Li-polymer battery reportedly delivers up to 3 hours talk time and up to 400 hours of stand-by time. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1482 Oct 13, 2009 15:40:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1482 ]]>Released by LG in the European market in October 2008, the KS500 features a new thumbpad navigation control, the first of its kind for LG. This mid-range slider operates on both the GSM/EDGE network (900/1800/1900) and the W-CDMA/HSDPA (900/2100) network. The KS500 includes a 2.0-in. TFT-LCD (262,144 colors; 240 x 320 pixels) as well as a 3MP rear-facing camera capable of both still shots and video recording. With the forward-facing VGA camera, 3G video calls are also possible. Power is supplied by a 3.7V/950mAh Li-ion polymer battery offering a claimed talk time of 4 hours and standby time of 300 hours. Other features include A-GPS with mapping application, Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, slide-out keypad, MP3 player, speakerphone, and microSD card. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1471 Sep 25, 2009 14:29:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1471 ]]>Boasting a 4.1" touchscreen, but less than 1cm thick, the Toshiba T-01A is a high-performance handset for the Japanese market (the European designation is TG01). The resistive touchscreen comprises the bulk of the user interface and responds to fingertip or stylus manipulation. The T-01A runs enhanced Windows Mobile 6.1, with processor speeds of up to 1GHz. The Internet is accessible over WiFi or a high-speed data connection, with additional connectivity via Bluetooth and USB 2.0. The T-01A also offers GPS with maps, a 3.2-megapixel camera with video capture, and office and gaming applications. The unit may be recharged through any standard USB port, and the manufacturer claims up to 4 hours 3G talk time from the 1000mAh Li-Ion battery. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1538 Sep 11, 2009 15:03:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1538 ]]>The LG KC780 is a compact tri-band GSM slider phone featuring an 8-megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach branded optics. The camera has a built-in LED flash, uses face detection and image stabilization, and can record still pictures or video footage at 30 frames per second. In addition to the camera, the phone features a 2.4” QVGA TFT display (262K colors), slide-out keypad, FM radio, support for Bluetooth and WAP browser, music player, a complete organizer, and a variety of e-mail and messaging services. The KC780 comes with 140MB of internal memory plus a 1GB microSD card and a removable Li-ion battery that provides up to six hours of talk time. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1469 Aug 24, 2009 12:36:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1469 ]]>The Samsung SGH-I627 Propel Pro is a quad-band GSM, tri-band W-CDMA phone with HSDPA. It is a cross between the Propel and Blackjack II models, with additional features. The mirror-clad device is preloaded with Windows Mobile 6.1 and powered with a 528MHz ARM11 Processor. Other features include WiFi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0, and AT&T service. Sliding the display up exposes the QWERTY keypad on the front and the 3MP camera on the back. The camera is also equipped with autofocus and is capable of capturing still photos as well as video. The display is a 2.5-inch TFT-LCD (320 x 320 pixels, 65K colors). A microSD card slot for additional storage is located on the side of the device. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1453 Aug 14, 2009 13:41:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1453 ]]>The Samsung SGH-F250L is a quad-band GSM phone with EDGE data support and availability in multiple colors. The device is Bluetooth enabled, plays MP3 music and MPEG4 video, and is equipped with an RDS-capable FM receiver. On the face of the phone are two soft keys and a 4-way navigation/select button. Sliding the phone open reveals the alphanumeric keypad. A 1.3MP camera on the back is supported by a microSD card slot and 20MB of internal memory. The 2-inch TFT-LCD displays 128 x 160 pixels and 65,536 colors. Buttons for music-launch and photo-launch/capture are on the right side while the left side hosts the volume control button. An AC adapter, a headset, and a 512MB microSD card are included in the retail package. The F250L is powered by a 3.7V, 800mAh, Li-ion battery that reportedly delivers 3.3 hours of talk time and 250 hours of stand-by time. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1474 Aug 11, 2009 11:15:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1474 ]]>Nokia's latest flagship model N97 packs a full suite of features into a unit that combines the popular large-touchscreen format with a practical full-QWERTY interface. This Symbian 9.4-based smartphone offers Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS with maps, along with internet over both WiFi and HSDPA. The 5.0 MPixel Autofocus Camera supports flash photography and video capture, with playback on the 3.5" display or through the TV-Out function of the AV Jack. In addition to headphones and built-in stereo speakers, an FM transceiver is included to play the phone's audio through any nearby FM radio. 32GB of internal memory is supplemented by a microSD card slot, with an 8GB microSD included in the unit analyzed here. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1489 Aug 3, 2009 13:06:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1489 ]]>The LG VX8360 is a dual-band CDMA camera phone in clam shell form factor. It support EV-DO for high speed data connections. As a low end handset the VX8360 still provides the user both an external and internal displays, a 1.3MP camera, microSD memory card expansion slot, Bluetooth connectivity and a music player. Dual stereo speakers allow for speaker phone functions or music playback if a headset is not desired. Other features include USB mass storage support, video streaming capabilities, and video recording and playback. The 3.7V, 1000mAh, Li-ion reportedly delivers 5.3 hours of talk time and 641 hours of standby time. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1464 Jul 30, 2009 12:06:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1464 ]]>The Samsung S8300 UltraTOUCH is a Quad-band GSM and W-CDMA 900 / 2100 MHz phone in a slider form factor. The S8300 features an 8MP camera with auto-focus as the main camera and a CIF camera for video calls Its display is a 2.8-inch, 240 x 400 pixel, 16M-color OLED with Touchscreen. Other features include Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a FM radio, GPS support, speakerphone, and microSD memory card slot. The UltraTouch is powered by a 3.7V, 880mAh, Li-ion battery that reportedly delivers 4 hours of talk time and 350 hours of standby time. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1472 Jul 27, 2009 13:52:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1472 ]]>Apple released the 3G S iPhone as the third generation of the product line and the second generation of the device in 3G-capable form. The 3G S makes no change to the external design versus the 3G but adds selected new features including launch of the OS in revised form. The 3G S still supports GSM/EDGE and W-CDMA/HSDPA cellular along with Assisted-GPS, but comes now with 16GB or 32GB of built-in storage, double that of the prior model. A new applications processor provides claimed faster performance including Voice Control and the camera has been upped to 3MPixel autofocus with video capture. The 3G S also adds a compass to the otherwise familiar attributes of orientation-sensitive 3.5 inch 480x320 touch-screen LCD, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, media player, games, and third-party apps in an intuitive user environment. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1496 Jul 22, 2009 17:42:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1496 ]]>An extension of Nokia's S40 line of "feature phones“, the 6260 Slide is indeed full-featured. The 5.0-megapixel main camera boasts autofocus, flash, and Carl Zeiss Optics, and also supports video capture. A secondary VGA camera enables video conferencing. Other features include 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and USB 2.0 connectivity, along with GPS navigation and a Nokia Web Browser. Video can be viewed either on the 2.4" TFT-LCD display (16,777,216 colors) or through the TV-out function of the external AV jack. Built-in stereo speakers and a stereo headset enable both FM radio and music player. Up to 8GB microSD memory is supported, with 1GB included. According to the manufacturer, the 950mAh Li-ion battery yields 4 hours of talk time for W-CDMA and 6 hours for GSM. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1465 Jul 21, 2009 16:14:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1465 ]]>Aligned closely with Apple’s announcement of the new iPhone 3G S, Palm released their latest smartphone, the Pre days earlier on June 6, 2009. Available exclusively through carrier Sprint (much like Apple and ATT’s relationship thus far), the Pre operates on Sprint’s CDMA 800/1900 network with data transfer handled by 1xEvDO RevA. Utilizing multi-touch technology, the capacitive touchscreen is overlaid onto a 3.1” LTPS TFT-LCD display (16M colors; 320 x 480 pixels; chip-in-glass). Shunning the trend of soft keypads, the Palm Pre offers an ergonomic slide-out QWERTY keypad. A 3MP fixed-focus camera provides for the Pre’s embedded imaging. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1481 Jul 10, 2009 17:48:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1481 ]]>The Samsung SPH-W7900 is a high-tier 5MP camera phone with a built-in DLP pico projector. It supports tri-band GSM and single-band W-CDMA with HSDPA data. The SPH-W7900 features a 3.2-inch AMOLED display (262K colors) with a touchscreen overlay for primary navigation. Supplementing the 5MP camera is a VGA camera mostly for conference calls. The SPH-W7900 supports Bluetooth as well as T-DMB television. An external microSD memory card slot provides additional memory for storage and easy removal of photos. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1437 Jun 23, 2009 11:21:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1437 ]]>Apple launched the iPhone 3G S as an upgrade to their original 3G and as a third-generation of the iPhone family. Faster processing speed, a built-in compass, updated software and other new enhancements are claimed by the manufacturer. We've performed a Quick Turn Teardown on the 16GB version of the 3G S on launch day, identifying all major components along with points of continuity in the design - and some supplier changes - as Apple continues to advance the iPhone platform. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1488 Jun 19, 2009 21:07:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1488 ]]>The Palm Pre, released June 6 through Sprint in the U.S. market, represents Palm's attempt to establish a major presence in the smartphone segment. Equipped with both a touchscreen and slider keyboard, the Pre is arguably a hybrid that joins elements of the iPhone and Blackberry archetypes. In response to customer requests for early insight into the semiconductor content and system architecture of the Pre, Portelligent has completed a QuickTurn Teardown Report and is posting it for access in both the Cellular Phones and Chipography Reports Channels. We will follow with a much more detailed Full Product Teardown Report, which will be posted to the Cellular Phones Channel. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1480 Jun 7, 2009 12:09:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1480 ]]>The Motorola i776 PayGo phone was released in the 3rd quarter of 2008 with service provided by Boost Mobile and Nextel, both carriers being subsidiaries of Sprint. The handset supports text messaging and MMS functions and operates on the iDEN (Integrated Dispatch [Digital] Enhanced Network) protocol and is based on TDMA. Mounted on the flip portion of the phone is a VGA camera for still photos only. The main display is a TFT-LCD, 128 x 160 pixels, displaying 64K colors; the external-facing display is 128 x 32 pixels and also displays 64K colors. The integrated GPS feature enables e911 as well as navigation. Other features include Bluetooth, Web Browsing, speakerphone, and a 600-entry phonebook. The i776 is powered by a 3.7V, 1130mAh, Li-ion battery that reportedly delivers up to 3.4 hours of talk time and 84 hours of standby time http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1391 Apr 24, 2009 13:19:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1391 ]]>The Sony Ericsson C905 is a high-tier 8MP camera phone with Xenon flash in a slider form factor. The C905 supports quad-band GSM and seemingly dual-band W-CDMA (one band is undocumented) with EDGE and HSDPA data respectively. Other wireless functions include Bluetooth, WiFi and an FM Radio with RDS. The C905 sports a a 2.4inch color TFT display with navigation keypad on the slider portion allowing easy access to camera functions while closed. An external M2 memory card slot provides additional memory for storage and easy removal of photos. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1353 Mar 16, 2009 12:08:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1353 ]]>The Samsung SGH-T919 Behold is a quad-band GSM, single-band W-CDMA (Band 4: 1700-TX/2100-RX) touchscreen handset supporting EDGE and HSDPA. The included 5MP main camera with autofocus and flash is capable of capturing video along with still pictures. The display is a 3.0-inch TFT-LCD supporting 262,144 colors on 420 x 240 pixels; it has a touchscreen overlay with haptic feedback. The Li-ion battery provides 5 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time, according to Samsung. Additional features include Bluetooth, GPS Navigation, Stereo Headset, Music Player (MP3), Speech Recognition, and up to 16GB of external memory expansion via a microSD card. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1338 Feb 13, 2009 15:59:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1338 ]]>Research In Motion (RIM) extends its Blackberry line to include, for the first time, a touchscreen-based smartphone introduced in Europe as the Storm 9500. The Storm 9500 is similar to the previously reviewed Storm 9530 (Report #11000-081202-BCd), the exception that the 9500 does not include support for CDMA 800/1900MHz or EV-DO Rev. A. The majority of user-interface functions, including two on-screen keypad options, are handled through the 3.2" integrated touchscreen/display. The display panel rests atop an internal button, allowing the display itself to behave as an Enter key when pressed to verify a highlighted touchscreen selection. Despite the break with traditional RIM styling, the phone retains the business-centric capabilities that Blackberry users have come to expect in a 3G smartphone, including HSPA data support, GPS with maps, and a set of mobile office applications. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1345 Feb 9, 2009 17:35:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1345 ]]>Huawei, China’s largest telecom equipment company, released the T158 in the fourth quarter of 2006 through service carrier Orange. The phone is a dual-band GSM phone developed for emerging markets. The simplified design omits side keys and relies solely on the front keypad for all entries. The display is a 1.5-inch monochrome STN, and the system is powered by a 3.7V, 680mAh Li-ion battery. Accessories include a small instruction manual and AC adapter. The dust-resistant keypad consists of alphanumeric keys, 4-way navigation and select, two soft keys, and a send/end key. Other features include a 300-entry phonebook, polyphonic ringtones, vibration alert, and loudspeaker. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1343 Feb 3, 2009 11:34:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1343 ]]>The new Palm Treo Pro Smartphone is a quad-band GSM device augmented with high-speed HSDPA. It comes preloaded with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional edition, which provides a wide array of familiar Windows programs. In addition, the device is equipped with Bluetooth, WiFi, and A-GPS capabilities. The display is a 320 x 320 transflective color TFT-LCD overlaid with a resistive touchscreen and adjoined to a full QWERTY Keyboard. On the back-side of the device is a 2MP camera. Beneath the back cover are the microSD and SIM card slots. On the sides are quick-launch buttons for the camera, WiFi, and volume, while on top are a mute switch and the power button. A 3.7V, 1500mAh Li-Polymer battery powers the device. The new Palm Treo Pro Smartphone is a quad-band GSM device augmented with high-speed HSDPA. It comes preloaded with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional edition, which provides a wide array of familiar Windows programs. In addition, the device is equipped with Bluetooth, WiFi, and A-GPS capabilities. The display is a 320 x 320 transflective color TFT-LCD overlaid with a resistive touchscreen and adjoined to a full QWERTY Keyboard. On the back-side of the device is a 2MP camera. Beneath the back cover are the microSD and SIM card slots. On the sides are quick-launch buttons for the camera, WiFi, and volume, while on top are a mute switch and the power button. A 3.7V, 1500mAh Li-Polymer battery powers the device. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1287 Jan 16, 2009 15:57:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1287 ]]>The highly-anticipated Xperia X1 is Sony Ericsson’s 4Q 2008 entry for the full-featured smartphone category. It bristles with features, including touchscreen, full QWERTY keyboard, optical joystick, video-call camera, and FM Radio with RDS. A separate rear-facing 3.2MP camera allows for both still photography and video. Memory expansion is available via the microSD card interface. Audio is provided through the earpiece, loud speaker, or optional stereo headset. The touchscreen display appears in a brilliant 3.0-inch, 65K-color TFT-LCD. Internet browsing, e-mail, and text messaging are available with the supported cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, and A-GPS protocols. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1318 Dec 22, 2008 17:07:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1318 ]]>Nokia’s N96 model is a full-featured late 2008 addition to their lineup of Symbian N-series smartphones. An abundance of multimedia functions in the N96 include TV (DVB-H), FM radio, conference camera, and integrated ‘kickstand’. A separate rear-facing 5.0MP camera accommodates still photography as well as video. Memory expansion is possible with the microSD card interface. Audio is available through either the stereo speakers or a stereo headset. The display is a vibrant 2.8-inch, 16-million-color TFT-LCD. Other features include Internet browsing, e-mail, and text messaging, with cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS protocols supported. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1274 Dec 17, 2008 13:52:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1274 ]]>Cross-branded as the HTC Dream and the TMobile G1, this 3G smartphone is the first to feature the Android open-source operating system for mobile devices. Its unique slider form tucks a full QWERTY keypad under an orientation-sensitive touchscreen. The touchscreen, in turn, is built onto the 3.2” HVGA LCD display. A small trackball completes the versatile set of user interface options and doubles as the “Enter” key. The unit boasts GPS with mapping, Bluetooth, and Google-centric internet over both the cellular data connection and 802.11b/g WiFi. A 3.2MP autofocus camera, video player, and games are included, with 1GB (upgradeable to 8GB) user memory via the included MicroSD card. HTC claims 350 minutes WCDMA talk time, and 402 hours standby (319 hours for GSM) , from an 1150mAh Li-Ion battery. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1289 Dec 8, 2008 18:03:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1289 ]]>The KD876 is the first 3G phone from LG specifically designed for the new TD-SCDMA network in China. Released at the 2008 CHITEC International High-Tech Expo in Beijing, the KD876 has a price tag of 2500 Yuan (~$365.00 USD). This multi-featured mobile phone is equipped with a 2.4-inch swivel screen, alphanumeric and navigational keypad, 0.3MP internal camera for self-portraits, and 3MP external camera on the back of the unit for still photos and video clips. Other features include an integrated MP3 player, joystick, video and voice record/playback, and mini-USB port for use with the stereo headphones or for charging the unit. The KD876 also ships with two 3.7V Li-polymer batteries: one 950mAh and one 1300mAh. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1165 Nov 26, 2008 13:26:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1165 ]]>Samsung’s versatile i8510 is a full-featured Symbian 9.3 smartphone with an abundance of multimedia functionality, including FM radio, 3D games, and conference camera. A separate rear-facing 8.0MP camera accommodates still photography and up to 60fps video with built-in editing capability. A microSD card interface supplements 8GB of user memory (16GB available). Audio is handled by stereo speakers and a stereo headset. The 2.8-inch, 16-million-color TFT-LCD display is orientation sensitive, with trackpad cursor control for enhanced scrolling. Internet browsing, e-mail, and text messaging are available, with cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth data protocols supported. GPS location and mapping applications are also included. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1260 Nov 14, 2008 12:45:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1260 ]]>Trimmed in brushed aluminum, the Quad-band GSM W890i phone is equipped with HSDPA for high-speed Internet access. This multimedia device incorporates a Walkman 3.0 Player and plays MP3 and ACC formatted music. It also has an integrated FM radio receiver with twenty available presets, and plays MPEG4-formatted video on the QVGA (320 x 240) TFT-LCD display. The W890i has two cameras: a 3.2MP camera capable of still-photo and video capture, which is located on the back of the device, and a forward-facing video-call camera. Located behind the back cover is a memory stick micro-connector equipped with a 2GB card. The W890i is Bluetooth capable and is available in black, brown, or silver. The 3.6V, 950 mAh, Li-polymer battery reportedly delivers talk times of 9.5 hours (GSM) / 4.5 hours (W-CDMA) and stand-by times of 360 hours (GSM) and 310 hours (W-CDMA) http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1244 Nov 12, 2008 12:13:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1244 ]]>The Samsung Soul SGH-U900 is a tri-band GSM, single-band W-CDMA slider handset supporting EDGE and HSDPA. The Soul has two cameras. The 5MP main camera with autofocus is capable of capturing video along with still pictures, while the front camera handles video calls. The Soul also has two displays. The main display is a 2.2-inch TFT-LCD supporting 16,777,216 colors on 240 x 320 pixels. The 1.2-inch minor display supports 65,536 colors on 128 x 112 pixels and features a touchscreen overlay with haptic feedback. The SGH-U900 Li-ion battery provides 4 hours of talk time and 411 hours of standby time, according to Samsung. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1225 Oct 30, 2008 12:33:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1225 ]]>The HTC Dream, more widely known as the GooglePhone and the T-Mobile G1, is the first product to ship with Google's Android operating system. The Quad-band GSM / Dual-band W-CDMA UMTS slider phone features a QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2" LCD, capacitive touch screen, WiFI, Bluetooth, and GPS. While the hardware is similar to other HTC phones of late at the component level, the slider design, touch screen, and overall user experience with a new software platform represent some of the more significant attributes of the design. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1294 Oct 23, 2008 10:29:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1294 ]]>Hot on the heels of major competitors, Research In Motion rolls out its first ‘world’ 3G/HSDPA Blackberry offering, the RIM Bold 9000. While retaining the full QWERTY keypad and "Pearl" trackball of previous RIM smartphones, the Bold 9000 brings Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, GPS, Media Player, and EDGE/HSDPA data together for a well rounded business-oriented package. A 2.0MP camera enables still photography and video capture, and built-in stereo speakers supplement the stereo headset for audio support. Internet can be accessed over WiFi or via the EDGE/HSDPA data connection, while USB and Bluetooth handle basic data transfer. Office applications such as word processing and spreadsheets are included and email, text messaging, voice dialing, conference calling, and ringer profiles are fully supported. The manufacturer claims 4.3 hours talk time from the 3.7V Li-Polymer battery. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1229 Sep 25, 2008 13:10:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1229 ]]>The LG VX-9700 or Dare, with Verizon Wireless branding is a dual-band CDMA 1x-EVDO Rev.A cell phone with a 3” LCD and touch screen for navigation and keystroke entry. A minimal set of physical keys join with the touch screen and handwriting recognition for overall input and control. The 9700 features an HTML browser, V CAST suite, music and video player, video editing, and a 3.2MP autofocus camera with flash. Other wireless connectivity encompasses A-GPS and Bluetooth. A microSD memory socket allows for expansion of the 148MB internal user memory up to 8 GB. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1187 Sep 23, 2008 11:27:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1187 ]]>The heavily advertised dual-band CDMA2000 Samsung Instinct is set to directly compete with the Apple iPhone. It sports a 3.1” TFT-LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 432 pixels, supporting 262K colors and overlaid with a resistive touchscreen. If enabled, keystrokes on the screen result in haptic-vibration feedback to the user. The phone ships with an additional 3.7V/1000mAh Li-ion battery and cradle. Located on the side of the phone is the slot for the included 2GB microSD memory card as well as a voice-to-action button for voice commands. A 2MP camera is located on the back of the phone for still photos and video capture, with a side key for easy activation. Web pages can be scrolled through by simply pressing the camera button and tilting the device. Other features include Bluetooth, live TV and radio, and audio and video playback. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1176 Sep 17, 2008 17:08:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1176 ]]>The LG VX9100 enV² is a dual-band CDMA-EVDO phone with service through Verizon. On the exterior is a 1.45-inch display and alphanumeric keypad for ease of dialing. Opening the phone reveals a larger 2.4-inch landscape display married to a full QWERTY keyboard. The 2MP camera is integrated into the back cover and capable of either still shots or video. Located on the side of the phone is the microSD card slot for storing content. The phone is enabled with Bluetooth and assisted GPS (AGPS). The device is also a music and video player, enabling music playback of WMA, MP3, AAC, and AAC+ formats as well as video playback of WMV, MP4, 3GP, and 3G2. Media playback is enhanced via dual speakers to the left and right of the internal display. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1133 Sep 9, 2008 14:34:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1133 ]]>The HTC Touch Diamond P3700 is the next entry in the Touch series. It features a 3.2MP camera with auto-focus for image capture and video recording (up to 30fps at CIF resolution) and a secondary VGA camera for video calling. The display is a TFT-LCD with a touchscreen overlay. Menus and keyboards are accessed with either the included stylus or via the navigation keypad with its touch-sensitive center wheel. The P3700 comes preloaded with Window Mobile 6.1 Professional. Additional features include GPS readiness, WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and FM radio. Music and video are supported in a variety of formats. The P3700 is powered by a 3.7V Li-polymer cell. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1168 Sep 5, 2008 13:48:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1168 ]]>Lenovo Mobile was established in 2002 as a subsidiary of Lenovo Group Limited and subsequently sold to Legend Holdings in January 2008 with the rights to use the Lenovo branding. The TD800 flip phone, also known as the Dragon, was released in China in April 2008. The phone is Lenovo Mobile’s first 3G handset supporting China’s proprietary TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) protocol as well as GSM. The technology supports data transmission speeds up to 2Mbps. The TD800’s 2.2-inch, 65K-color TFT-LCD with 176 x 220 pixels is joined by an external 1-inch 96 x 64 monochrome OLED. A 1.3MP rotating camera in the phone’s hinge is capable of photo and video recording. Additional memory is supplied by an microSD expansion slot located within the battery compartment. The TD800 comes equipped with Bluetooth and supports MP3 music playback as well as MP4 and 3GP video playback. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1157 Sep 2, 2008 13:28:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1157 ]]>In a bid to retain smartphone market leadership, Nokia rolls out the latest addition to the E-series, the business-friendly Nokia E71. Slimmed down and sporting substantial exterior metal, the unit builds on the E-series reputation as a serious work tool while quietly adding multimedia and entertainment functionality. Texting is made easy with the full QWERTY keyboard, and the 2.36" QVGA (320 x 240) TFT-LCD display is complemented with both a rear-facing 3.2MP autofocus camera and a forward-facing QCIF video-call camera. Wireless connectivity choices include WiFi (with VoIP), Bluetooth, and Infrared. Multimedia functions are managed by the music/media player, which supports a variety of file formats along with FM radio. Wired data storage and transfer is available via the hot-swappable microSD card slot and micro USB port. New to the E-series is the inclusion of GPS navigation with a voice-guidance option. Speaker phone and push-to-talk options are also included. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1188 Aug 29, 2008 13:48:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1188 ]]>Accompanied by media frenzy, the July 2008 release of the Apple 3G iPhone proved to be an event of worldwide significance. Retaining the sleek glass-faced bar form and touchscreen interface of its predecessor, the new iPhone builds on an established platform by doubling available memory and adding functionality. Of particular interest is the addition of W-CDMA/HSDPA capability and Assisted GPS, improvements that propel the 3G iPhone into the "World Phone" arena. Both the 8GB and 16GB models were examined for this report. With the exception of memory capacity, the two are essentially identical. The now-familiar feature set, including orientation-sensitive display, 2.0MP camera, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, music and video player, and games, is again integrated into a highly intuitive user environment. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1175 Aug 14, 2008 16:42:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1175 ]]>The Samsung SGH-CC03 is a simple candy-bar form factor housing a GSM 900/1800 phone with GPRS data capabilities. The display is 1.5-inch CSTN supporting 65,536 colors on 128 x 128 pixels. Both English and Chinese are available in the language menu. The SGH-CC03 has a fairly standard set of basic features, such as voice recorder, calculator, and world clock. Weighing just over 70 grams, the SGH-CC03 reportedly delivers ~3 hours of talk time with the included 3.7V Li-ion battery. There is no camera, touchscreen, or fancy scroll wheel on the SGH-CC03; nor does it have Bluetooth, WiFi, or a memory expansion slot. It is what it is: a very low-cost phone for emerging markets. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1153 Jul 31, 2008 14:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1153 ]]>Apple's July 11th launch of the 3G iPhone brings a modern high-speed communcations pipe to one of the world's more popular and revolutionary handset designs about a year after initial introduction. This Quick Turn Teardown examines the physical construction and evolving component set inside the upgraded design as a pre-cursor to Portelligent's Full Teardown planned for the coming weeks. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1167 Jul 11, 2008 23:30:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1167 ]]>Nokia extends its reach deeper into emerging markets with the Nokia 1325 CDMA 850Mhz phone. As with most low-end phones, the 1325 is a single-band, no-frills candy-bar style phone that supports text messaging and includes several preloaded JAVA-based games. It also offers a choice of wallpapers, backgrounds, and ringtones. The user interface consists of a 1.35-inch CSTN display, a basic set of navigation keys, and an alphanumeric (plus Hindi text characters on the version examined here) keypad. One notable difference is the choice of UIM, the CDMA equivalent of a SIM card, which allows for a more seamless upgrade to higher-end phones and potentially enables carriers to feature the international roaming capabilities available to the UIM platform. The 1325 also has a small speaker, separate from the earpiece, that provides the hands-free capability that is absent from many low-end phones. With 3.5 hours talk time and 156 hours standby claimed, this 70-gram package handily meets the basic requirements of the “Talk ‘n Text" market segment. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1094 Jun 5, 2008 17:30:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1094 ]]>The dual-band CDMA Mogul PPC-6800 slider from HTC is powered by Windows Mobile 6 Professional and slated to replace the HTC Apache. The display is a 2.8-inch TFT-LCD (240 x 320 pixels; 65,536 colors). User input is accomplished using the stylus and touchscreen interface or, for a more traditional approach, with the slide-out, alphanumeric QWERTY keyboard. Integrated features include WLAN, Bluetooth, EV-DO data protocol (Rev.A upgradeable), and a rear-facing 2MP camera. Additional memory is supplied by a microSD card slot on the bottom of the device. Additionally, the Mogul supports MPEG4 video playback and WMA, AAC, and MP3 music playback, and comes equipped with a stereo headset. Numerous buttons on the side and front allow for one-handed operation of the device. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1070 May 29, 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1070 ]]>Cricket EZ J88B is the first sub-$100 handset from Cricket Communications and their first use of a phone designed by Cal-Comp. The phone employs a 65K CSTN color LCD and features SMS capabilities, including group send and custom-defined quick-text that allows programming of frequently used words or phrases in messages. The EZ J88B also comes with preloaded polyphonic ringtones and graphics. The 800mAh Li-ion battery provides 2 hours of talk-time and 229 hours of standby time. Use of the phone requires purchase of a Cricket service contract. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1129 May 28, 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1129 ]]>Key Metric Reports Combined Chipo and Cell Phones 5/24/2008 - A primary purpose of Portelligent's product teardown analyses is to compile a set of metrics that support product profiling and systematic comparison, as well as identification of trends over time. Whereas Portelligent product teardown reports treat individual products, the Key Metrics Report draws data from our Product Profile Database to facilitate comparisons among products, between handset makers, and at different points in time, as well as to support analysis and comparison of system complexity, semiconductor and component content, and design "fingerprint." The Key Metrics Report covers cellular phones and wireless handsets analyzed by Portelligent in its product teardown program since 2003 for product reports published in both the Cellular Phone Channel and the Chipography® Reports Channel. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1125 May 24, 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1125 ]]>Key Metric Reports Cell Phones 5/24/2008 - A primary purpose of Portelligent's product teardown analyses is to compile a set of metrics that support product profiling and systematic comparison, as well as identification of trends over time. Whereas Portelligent product teardown reports treat individual products, the Key Metrics Report draws data from our Product Profile Database to facilitate comparisons among products, between handset makers, and at different points in time, as well as to support analysis and comparison of system complexity, semiconductor and component content, and design "fingerprint." This Key Metrics Report covers cellular phones and wireless handsets analyzed by Portelligent in its product teardown program since 2003 for product reports published in Portelligent's Cellular Phones Channel. A channel license is required to view this report. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1126 May 24, 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1126 ]]>The UTStarcom CDM7126 is the one of the first phones to combine CDMA 850/1900MHz and 1700MHz Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) bands into a handset. Launched with Cricket Wireless’ service in select markets w/ AWS coverage, the handset is a basic clamshell form factor with indicator LEDs in place of an external LCD. The CDM7126 features a 1.8” color STN LCD, Bluetooth, GPS, voice recognition, T9 predictive text and web browsing. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1095 May 23, 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1095 ]]>With a diminutive 1.53" CSTN display, the Samsung SGH-B100 immediately hints at its niche: a low-cost phone for low-end and emerging markets. The simple candy bar format houses a GSM 900/1800 phone, along with a fairly standard set of basic features such as voice recorder, calculator, and world clock. For units shipped to India, both English and Hindi characters are supported in text messaging, and an enhanced alarm feature serves as a unique market-specific "prayer clock." In another market-driven touch for India, where the unit is also known as the "Guru 100", the embedded polyphonic ringtones are Bollywood-themed. A single JAVA-based game, "Snowball Fight", is also included. Weighing in at just over 75 grams, the SGH-B100 reportedly delivers 9 hours' talk time from the included 3.7V Li-Ion Battery. http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1072 May 20, 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1072 ]]>The Sharp SH905i Flip/Swivel mobile phone and terrestrial TV claims to be the first in the world to offer Dolby Mobile Technology to enhance the sound of music and live TV. For all viewing, the SH905i sports a 3-inch VGA AQUOS display (2k:1 claimed contrast ratio) utilizing Sharp’s proprietary vertical alignment technology called “Mobile Advanced Super View” to enable wide-angle viewing. Other features include “Touch Cruiser,” an interface similar to the touchpads on laptops, a Manga book reader, 3.2MP camera, IrSimple and IrSS for wireless transfer of photos to printers, HSDPA for high-speed data transfers (up to 3.6Mbps), music player, full Web browser, and Mobile Wallet (i.e., DCMX iD, DoCoMo’s mobile credit-card service). http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1057 May 5, 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Report http://www.portelligent.com/AllReports/product.aspx?reportid=1057