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LG Octane Remove phone

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Also known as LG VN530 PA Rating - 4.5
User Rating - 7.2

Posted: 27 Oct 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

Samsung Convoy 2 Remove phone

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User Rating - 6

Posted: 09 Aug 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 09 Aug 2011)

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorClamshellClamshell 
Dimensions4.21 x 2.16 x 0.63 inches (107 x 55 x 16 mm)3.89 x 2.01 x 0.85 inches (99 x 51 x 22 mm) 
Weight4.50 oz (128 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.90 oz (111 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Numeric keypad, D-PadNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad, Music control keys 
Side Keys Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Other 
Rugged Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature proof 
MIL-STD-810 certified Yes 
Display
Physical size 2.2 inches 
Resolution320 x 240 pixels240 x 320 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.

 182 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.

TFTTFT 
Colors262 144262 144 
Additional display

Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

Color, TFTColor, CSTN 
Resolution

Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display

176 x 220 pixels128 x 128 pixels 
Physical Size 1.30 inches 
Colors

Colors - Shows the number of colors that the additional display supports

262 14465 536 
Battery
Talk time6.33 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		6.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time14.2 days (340 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		18.8 days (450 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity 1300 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesSmile detection, Burst mode, Panorama  
CamcorderYesYes 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylistsPlaylists 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMAMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless) 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
SpeakersEarpiece, Stereo speakersEarpiece, Stereo speakers 
Streaming Audio, Video 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLOpera Mini, supports: supports: HTML 
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 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DOEV-DO Rev.A 
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.

GPS, E911GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Notepad 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeYes 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage deviceMass storage device 
Headphones connector2.5mm  
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphonePolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/s for Noise cancellation 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4M4, T4 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice commands, TTY/TDD, Push-to-Talk 
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 Jun 201015 Apr 2011 
FCC ID value: BEJVN530 linkFCC ID value: A3LSCHU660 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.

   
Head0.77 W/kg0.68 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.55 W/kg0.72 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced27 Oct 201009 Aug 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 350$ 250 

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