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Samsung Comeback Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-T559, Samsung XO PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 4.6

Posted: 11 May 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Discontinued

LG Encore Remove phone

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Also known as LG GT550 PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 5.7

Posted: 02 Sep 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Device type Feature phone 
Form factorClamshellCandybar 
Dimensions4.33 x 2.20 x 0.73 inches (110 x 56 x 19 mm)4.17 x 2.10 x 0.47 inches (106 x 53 x 12 mm) 
Weight4.60 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.70 oz (105 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Numeric keypad, Soft keys (4)  
Side KeysLeft: Volume control  
Display
Physical size 3.0 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 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.

 155 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 
Touchscreen Yes 
Additional display

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

Color, PMOLED  
Resolution

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

128 x 128 pixels  
Colors

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

65 536  
Battery
Talk time5.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		3.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		10.0 days (240 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity960 mAh950 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.075 GB0.032 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels3 megapixels 
FeaturesBurst mode, Digital zoom  
CamcorderYesYes 
Features Video sharing 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Playlists 
Features Music recognition, Custom equalizer 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, RAMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GPP  
Streaming Yes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLYes 
Built-in online services support Facebook, MySpace, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS1700/2100, 2100 MHz850, 1900 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, 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
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Converter, World clock, Timer, StopwatchCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
OTA Software updates Yes 
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
Bluetooth2.02.1, 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), 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), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
USBUSB 2.0Yes 
Connector microUSB 
Headphones connector 3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietarymicroUSB 
OtherComputer syncComputer sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer 
OtherVoice recording, TTY/TDDVoice recording, 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

28 May 200922 Apr 2010 
FCC ID value: A3LSGHT559 linkFCC ID value: BEJGT550 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.

   
Head0.88 W/kg1.22 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.76 W/kg0.39 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced22 Jul 2009  
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 200 

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