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Samsung Messager III vs T-Mobile Sparq

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Samsung Messager III Remove phone

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Posted: 04 Nov 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: MetroPCS - Discontinued

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Also known as Alcatel OT-606A
Posted: 31 Mar 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 28 Oct 2011)

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Design
Device typeBasic phoneFeature phone 
Form factorSide-SliderSide-Slider 
Dimensions4.59 x 2.10 x 0.58 inches (116.6 x 53.5 x 14.9 mm)4.29 x 2.01 x 0.65 inches (109 x 51 x 16.5 mm ) 
Weight3.70 oz (105 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.85 oz (109 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Soft keys (2), D-PadFull keyboard, Soft keys (2), D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter  
Colors Black, Pink, Green, Red, Gray 
Display
Physical size2.4 inches2.2 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 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.

167 ppi182 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 262 144 
Battery
Talk time5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		11.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Music playback 14.00 hours 
Capacity1140 mAh670 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage 0.032 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 8 GB 
Camera
Camera1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels VGA 
Camcorder Yes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+ 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263 
Radio FM, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
Internet browsing
BrowserYesOpera Mini, supports: supports: WAP 2.0 
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, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz  
GSM 850, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DOGPRS 
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Unit converter, Currency converter 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (eZiText) 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
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.

 Midp 2.0 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), 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 Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), 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), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3, WAV, MIDI), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3M3 
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

22 Jun 201007 Jul 2010 
FCC ID value: A3LSCHR570 linkFCC ID value: RAD136 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.

   
Head0.53 W/kg1.09 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.65 W/kg1.15 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced03 Nov 2010  
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 120  

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