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Samsung S390G Remove phone

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Posted: 06 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Tracfone - Available (since 16 Aug 2012)

Samsung Freeform 4 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SCH-R390, Samsung Comment 2
Posted: 08 Jul 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: U.S. Cellular - Available (since 08 Jul 2012) Cricket - Available as Samsung Comment 2 (since 23 Oct 2012) Alltel - Available (since 08 Nov 2012)

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneBasic phone 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.41 x 2.44 x 0.47 inches (112 x 62 x 12 mm)4.35 x 2.39 x 0.43 inches (110 x 61 x 11 mm) 
Weight3.51 oz (100 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		3.35 oz (95 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Soft keys (2), D-PadFull keyboard, Soft keys (2), D-Pad 
Side Keys Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter 
ColorsGrayBlack 
Display
Physical size2.4 inches2.4 inches 
Resolution320 x 240 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.

167 ppi167 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 
Battery
Talk time6.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		6.50 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		12.0 days (288 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Capacity1000 mAh1000 mAh 
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Qualcomm 
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, 520 MHzSingle core, 480 MHz, ARM11 
Built-in storage0.117 GB0.080 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
FeaturesSmile detection, Digital zoom, Panorama, Frames  
CamcorderYesYes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264  
Speakers Loudspeaker 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsWAPWAP 
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 
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 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.

 GPS, E911 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator  
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9) 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant Messaging 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  
Connectivity
BluetoothYes2.1 
Wi-FiYes  
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Flight mode, SpeakerphoneSpeakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibility M4, T4 
OtherTTY/TDDVoice dialing, 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

03 Feb 201216 Apr 2012 
FCC ID value: A3LSGHS390G linkFCC ID value: A3LSCHR390 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.

   
Head0.86 W/kg0.97 W/kg 
Body0.62 W/kg1.07 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission1.57 W/kg  

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