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Also known as Motorola Sawgrass PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 8.1

Posted: 16 Mar 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 8.6

Posted: 15 Jun 2009
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device type Smart phone 
OS Symbian (9.3) S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 
Form factorSliderCandybar 
Dimensions3.46 x 2.52 x 0.70 inches (88 x 64 x 17.9 mm)4.49 x 2.28 x 0.39 inches (114 x 58 x 10 mm) 
Weight4.97 oz (141 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.52 oz (128 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Soft keys (2)Full keyboard, Soft keys (2), D-Pad, Optical Mouse (Touchpad) 
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume controlRight: Volume control, Other 
Display
Physical size2.5 inches2.4 inches 
Resolution320 x 240 pixels320 x 240 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.

160 ppi167 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 14416 777 216 
Features Light sensor 
Battery
Talk time3.50 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		12.50 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time15.2 days (366 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		20.0 days (480 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 24.0 days (576 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		 
Capacity1170 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Polymer 
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.

 Single core, 600 MHz, ARM11 
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 / 512 MB ROM 
Built-in storage0.1 GB0.25 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.8 
FeaturesDigital zoomAuto focus, Digital zoom 
CamcorderYes640x480 (VGA) (15 fps) 
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera 0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, RAMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, RA 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP, RealVideo 7, RealVideo 8, RealVideo 9, RealVideo 10, Flash Video 
Radio FM, RDS, Visual Radio 
Internet browsing
Browser S60 OSS Browser 
supportsHTML, WAP 2.0HTML, WAP 2.0, Flash Lite (3.0) 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900 MHz900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 10.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
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.

GPSA-GPS 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller 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, Tip calculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9) 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
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 
API JSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-180, JSR-184, JSR-205, JSR-226, JSR-234, IAP Info API, eSWT UI API 1.0.3, Nokia UI API 1.1 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.0, EDR2.0, EDR 
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), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connector Proprietary 
Other DLNA, UPnP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, SyncML, VoIP 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, 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

23 Feb 200907 Aug 2009 
FCC ID value: IHDT56KE1 linkFCC ID value: PYARM-530 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.

   
Head0.55 W/kg1.06 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body1.25 W/kg0.41 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
EU SAR   
Head 1.31 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced23 Jun 200915 Jun 2009 

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