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Also known as Motorola Debut i856 PA Rating - 6
User Rating - 5.7

Posted: 02 Sep 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Discontinued as Motorola Debut i856 Boost Mobile - Discontinued Southern LINC - Discontinued

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Posted: 04 Feb 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Southern LINC - Available (since 04 Feb 2011) Sprint - Discontinued

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Design
Device type Feature phone 
Form factorSliderClamshell 
Dimensions4.19 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches (106.5 x 50 x 15 mm)3.92 x 2.09 x 1.02 inches (100 x 53 x 26 mm) 
Weight2.99 oz (85 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		5.60 oz (159 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2)Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control, OtherLeft: Volume control, Other 
Rugged Water (Splash), Dust, Shock, Temperature proof 
MIL-STD-810 certified Yes 
Display
Physical size2.2 inches2.2 inches 
Resolution176 x 220 pixels176 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.

128 ppi128 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 
Colors 65 536 
Additional display

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

 Color, TFT 
Resolution

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

 120 x 160 pixels 
Physical Size 1.30 inches 
Colors

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

 65 536 
Battery
Talk time3.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		5.80 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time4.0 days (95 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		6.2 days (150 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1100 mAh1750 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage 0.18 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 8 GB 
Camera
Camera1.3 megapixels2 megapixels 
Flash LED 
Features Digital zoom, Geo tagging 
Camcorder352x288 (CIF)352x288 (CIF) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMRMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, RA, AMR 
Internet browsing
BrowserOpenwave 7.21Yes 
Technology
iDEN

iDEN - iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) is a wireless network standard developed by Motorola and used by Nextel Wireless. It operates at 800Mhz, 900Mhz and 1500Mhz frequency bands and it is a mixture of TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) and GSM arhitecture. It allows the use of one mobile device as a digital phone, pager, two-way radio and fax/modem.

800, 900 MHz800, 900 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.

GPSGPS 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
Phonebook600 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9) 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant Messaging Yes 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.12.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced 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), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), 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), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Headphones connector3.5mm2.5mm 
Charging connector microUSB 
Other Computer sync 
Other features
NotificationsPolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/s for Noise cancellation 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, Push-to-TalkVoice dialing, 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

16 Jun 2009  
FCC ID value: IHDT56KC1 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.

   
Head1.16 W/kg  
Measured in800 MHz  
Body0.88 W/kg  
Measured in800 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced02 Sep 200931 Jan 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 270 

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