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LG ARENA vs Palm Pre 2

LG ARENA Remove phone

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Also known as LG KM900 PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 7.4

Posted: 03 Feb 2009
Market Status: Released

Palm Pre 2 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 9

Posted: 19 Oct 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

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Design
Device type Smart phone 
OS webOS (2.1, 2.0) 
Form factorCandybarSlider 
Dimensions4.17 x 2.18 x 0.47 inches (105.9 x 55.3 x 11.9 mm)3.96 x 2.35 x 0.67 inches (100.7 x 59.6 x 16.9 mm) 
Weight3.70 oz (105 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
5.11 oz (145 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Design features Full keyboard 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.1 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 pixels320 x 480 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

311 ppi186 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFT  
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesProximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time3.83 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
5.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Capacity1000 mAh  
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

 1000 MHz 
Built-in storage8 GB16 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashYesLED 
FeaturesCMOS image sensor, Auto focus, Digital zoomGeo tagging 
Camcorder720x480 (DVD) (30 fps)Yes 
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing cameraYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, 3GPP, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV, AVI, 3GPMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFM, FM Transmiter  
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0supports: supports: HTML, WAP 2.0 
Built-in online services support Facebook, YouTube (upload) 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

 800, 1900 MHz 
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
UMTS2100 MHz  
OtherOther version supports UMTS 850/2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEEV-DO Rev.A 
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPSGPS 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Converter, World clock, MemoCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Notes, Memo 
MessagingSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Direct Push e-mail, Push e-mail 
Instant Messaging Yes 
OTA Software updates Yes 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
Connector microUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietarymicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, Computer sync, SyncMLComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibility M4 
OtherVoice recordingVoice 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

09 Jan 200919 Oct 2010 
FCC ID value: Jul 08, 2009 linkFCC ID value: O8F-ROAE link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.67 W/kg0.96 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz800 MHz 
Body0.65 W/kg1.04 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz800 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced09 Feb 200919 Oct 2010 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 410 
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