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Motorola VU204

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User Rating - 5.3

Posted: 06 Oct 2008
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

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Design
Form factorClamshell  
Dimensions3.65 x 2.09 x 0.76 inches (93 x 53 x 19 mm)  
Weight3.40 oz (96 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		  
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2)  
Side KeysLeft: Volume control, Other; Right: Other  
Display
Physical size1.8 inches  
Resolution176 x 220 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.

157 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  
Colors65 536  
Additional display

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

Color, CSTN  
Resolution

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

96 x 80 pixels  
Physical Size1.05 inches  
Colors

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

65 536  
Battery
Talk time3.96 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		  
Stand-by time18.6 days (447 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		  
Capacity950 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
Built-in storage0.015 GB  
Camera
Camera0.3 megapixels VGA  
FeaturesDigital zoom  
specifications continue after the ad
Internet browsing
BrowserYes  
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  
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  
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Tip calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Notepad  
MessagingSMS, MMS (iTAP), Predictive text input  
E-mailYes  
Instant MessagingYes  
GamesDownloadable  
Connectivity
Bluetooth1.2  
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP)  
USBUSB 2.0  
ConnectormicroUSB  
Headphones connector2.5mm  
Other features
NotificationsPolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone  
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, 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

12 Aug 2008  
FCC ID value: IHDP56JF1 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.

   
Head0.82 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.58 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced06 Oct 2008  

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