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Motorola Karma QA1 Remove phone

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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

Samsung Strive Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-A687 PA Rating - 7.2
User Rating - 7.2

Posted: 15 Mar 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Device type Feature phone 
Form factorSliderSlider 
Dimensions3.46 x 2.52 x 0.70 inches (88 x 64 x 17.9 mm)4.16 x 2.31 x 0.57 inches (106 x 59 x 14 mm) 
Weight4.97 oz (141 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		3.99 oz (113 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Soft keys (2)Full keyboard, Soft keys, D-Pad (2) 
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume controlLeft: Camera shutter; Right: Volume control 
Display
Physical size2.5 inches2.6 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.

160 ppi154 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 
Battery
Talk time3.50 hours
the average is 11 h (649 min)		3.00 hours
the average is 11 h (649 min)		 
Stand-by time15.2 days (366 hours)
the average is 18 days (442 h)		10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (442 h)		 
Capacity1170 mAh1000 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.

 208 MHz 
Built-in storage0.1 GB0.08 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesDigital zoom  
CamcorderYesYes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, RAMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263  
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, WAP 2.0  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900 MHz850, 1900 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEUMTS, 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 ID1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Tip calculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPYes 
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.

 Yes 
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/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
USBUSB 2.0Yes 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connector microUSB 
Other Computer sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice 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

23 Feb 200920 Nov 2009 
FCC ID value: IHDT56KE1 linkFCC ID value: A3LSGHA687 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/kg1.03 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body1.25 W/kg1.07 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced23 Jun 200915 Mar 2010 

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