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Palm Centro vs Microsoft KIN ONE

Palm Centro Remove phone

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PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 7.5

Posted: 19 Feb 2008
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

Microsoft KIN ONE Remove phone

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Also known as Microsoft KIN 1, Sharp KIN ONE PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 7.3

Posted: 12 Apr 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued as Sharp KIN ONE

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneFeature phone 
OSPalm OS (5.4 (Garnet))  
Form factorCandybarSlider 
Dimensions4.22 x 2.10 x 0.73 inches (107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6 mm)3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 inches (84 x 68 x 19 mm) 
Weight4.23 oz (120 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, D-Pad, StylusFull keyboard 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control, Other  
Display
Physical size2.2 inches2.6 inches 
Resolution320 x 320 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.

206 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 
Colors65 536  
TouchscreenResistiveCapacitive, Multi-touch 
Features Light sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time4.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
5.66 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
8.8 days (210 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Capacity1150 mAh1240 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.

Single core, 312 MHz, Intel  
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.

64 MB RAM / 64 MB ROM256 MB RAM 
Built-in storage 4 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD  
Camera
Camera1.3 megapixels5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesDigital zoomAuto focus, Digital image stabilization 
CamcorderYes640x480 (VGA) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.264, WMV 
Radio FM 
Streaming Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserBlazer Web browsersupports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services support Facebook, MySpace, Twitter 
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 
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
DataEDGEEV-DO Rev.A 
Global RoamingYes  
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.

 A-GPS, E911 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, 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, Calculator, Notes  
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingAIM, Yahoo!Yes 
OTA Software updates Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.02.1 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP) 
Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietarymicroUSB 
Headphones connector2.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietarymicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, InfraredComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphonePolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibility M4, T4 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, Push-to-TalkTTY/TDD 
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

20 Feb 2008  
FCC ID value: O8F-728 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.

   
Head0.19 W/kg1.38 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.30 W/kg0.49 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced19 Feb 200812 Apr 2010 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 50 
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