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Pantech Hotshot Remove phone

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User Rating - 4.5

Posted: 03 Oct 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 06 Oct 2011)

Samsung Brightside Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SCH-U380 PA Rating - 2
User Rating - 8.4

Posted: 07 Dec 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 01 Mar 2012)

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorCandybarSide-Slider 
Dimensions4.67 x 2.35 x 0.35 inches (119 x 60 x 9 mm)4.37 x 2.37 x 0.56 inches (111 x 60 x 14 mm) 
Weight3.20 oz (91 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.30 oz (122 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design features Full keyboard 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, OtherLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key 
Display
Physical size3.2 inches3.1 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 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.

146 ppi129 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.

LCDTFT 
Colors262 144262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitiveCapacitive 
FeaturesProximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time5.01 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		6.50 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time14.2 days (342 hours)
the average is 18 days (439 h)		14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 18 days (439 h)		 
Capacity1000 mAh1000 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
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 
Built-in storage 0.256 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
Features Exposure compensation, White balance presets, Burst mode, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Self-timer 
CamcorderYesYes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylistsPlaylists 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless) 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, 3G2MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
Internet browsing
BrowserOpera Mini  
supportsHTML, Flash Lite, WAP  
Built-in online services support Facebook, 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 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DOEV-DO 
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, E911GPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Points of interest (POI)  
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Unit converter, World clock, Stopwatch, NotepadCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Notepad 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant MessagingYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.02.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)Advanced 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), 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 2.0Yes 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T4M4 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice commands, TTY/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

26 May 201110 Jun 2011 
FCC ID value: JYCBLADE linkFCC ID value: A3LSCHU380 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.

   
Head1.32 W/kg0.75 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.78 W/kg0.75 W/kg 
Measured in800 MHz800 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced03 Oct 201128 Feb 2012 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 250 

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