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PCD PPC 4100 / SP230

PCD PPC 4100 / SP230

Audiovox PPC 4100 is tri-band Pocket PC 2003 device with built-in phone functionality. Main features are 240x320 65k TFT display, 400 Mhz CPU, touch screen, GPRS, Email and Web browser.

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PCD PPC 4100 / SP230 specifications

Pros

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Cons

  • The huge dimensions allow it to be used as a brick replacement
  • It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.85 inches)
  • Low resolution display (240 x 320 pixels)
  • Resistive touchscreen technology means its display is less sensitive than you would like it to be
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)
  • Slow processor (400 MHz)
  • Too little RAM memory (64 MB RAM)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Lacks a standard (3.5mm) headphones jack
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Lacks a proximity sensor that turns the display оff during a phone call

Design

  • Device type:
    • Smart phone
  • OS:

    OS - Phone that has capabilities, not usually associated with phones. Usually it has some of the above features: - Email, Web browsing - Personal information management - LAN connectivity etc

    • Windows Mobile Professional (2003)
  • Form factor:

    Form factor - Refers to the form factor of a phone. The main handset designs are bar, clamshell, slide, swivel

    • Candybar
  • Dimensions:

    Dimensions - Phone's dimensions

    • 4.29 x 2.69 x 0.85 (109 x 69 x 22 mm)
  • Weight:

    Weight - Phone's weight

    • 5.60 oz (158 g)
      the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)

Display

  • Resolution:

    Resolution - Refers to the width and the height of the display

    • 240 x 320 pixels
  • Technology:

    Technology - Refers to the type of the color displays. There are five major types: LCD, TFT, TFD, STN and OLED

    • TFT
  • Colors:

    Colors - Shows the number of colors that the display supports

    • 65 536
  • Touchscreen:
      • Resistive

Battery

  • Talk time:

    Talk time - Maximum talk time in hours

    • 3.00 hours
      the average is 7 h (448 min)
  • Stand-by time:
    • 4.2 days (100 hours)
      the average is 16 days (391 h)
  • Capacity:

    Capacity - Shows the battery capacity in mAh

    • 1480 mAh
  • Type:

    Type - Refers to the battery type. Three major battery typesare used: Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, Ni-MH

    • Li - Ion

Hardware

  • Processor:
    • 400 MHz
  • System memory:
    • 64 MB RAM / 64 MB ROM
  • Storage expansion:

    Storage expansion - Capability to add additional memory to your phone.

    • Slot Type:

      Slot Type - Shows what type of additional memory can be added to the particular phone. Eight major memory slot types are available: MMC, SD, CF, Memory Stick Duo, miniSD, RS MMC, TransFlash (microSD), Memory Stick Pro Duo

      • SD, MMC

Multimedia

  • Music player:

    Music player - Audio support such as MP3

    • Supported formats:
      • MP3, WAV, MIDI

Internet browsing

  • Browser:

    Browser - Capability to access special Internet sites using the mobile phone

      • Yes
    • Supports:
      • XHTML, WAP 2.0, JavaScript

Technology

  • GSM:

    GSM - Global System for Mobile communications. A world standard for digital cellular communications using narrowband TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), which allows up to eight calls at a time on 800 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies. Introduced in 1991. Is the standard most commonly used in Europe and Asia, but not in the United States. GSM phones use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) smart card that contains user account information. Any GSM phone becomes immediately programmed after plugging in the SIM card, thus allowing GSM phones to be easily rented or borrowed. SIM cards can be programmed to display custom menus for personalized services.GSM provides a short messaging service (SMS) that enables text messages up to 160 characters in length to be sent to and from a GSM phone.

    • 850, 1800, 1900 MHz
    • SP230 supports GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
  • Data:

    Data - Shows the particular phone's type of data. the major mobile phone data types are GPRS, CDMA2000 1xRTT, EDGE, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS, etc.

    • GPRS
  • Global Roaming:

    Global Roaming - Global Roaming is the convenience of having a mobile phone to make and receive calls, send and receive SMS while you travel overseas with your regular mobile number. Usually the Global phones support multiple frequencies like - 900/1800/1900 mhz.

    • Yes

Phone features

  • Phonebook:
    • Unlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Ring ID
  • Organizer:
    • Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Notes
  • Messaging:
    • SMS
  • E-mail:

    E-mail - Shows if the phone supports email features

      • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  • Instant Messaging:
      • Windows Live / MSN
  • Games:
      • Yes

Connectivity

  • USB:
      • Yes
    • Computer sync, Infrared

Other features

  • Notifications:
    • Vibration, Speakerphone
    • Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

  • FCC approval:

    FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

    • Date approved:

      Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

      • 03 May 2004
      • FCC ID value:

        FCC ID value - Shows the FCC Identifying value of the particular phone

        PU5SP230A link
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