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Samsung Spex vs Nokia 2705 Shade

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Samsung Spex Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SCH-R210 User Rating - 2.5

Posted: 28 Mar 2008
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: MetroPCS - Discontinued U.S. Cellular - Discontinued Cricket - Discontinued

Nokia 2705 Shade Remove phone

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PA Rating - 5
User Rating - 7.7

Posted: 21 Jul 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

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Design
Form factorCandybarClamshell 
Dimensions4.07 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches (103 x 45 x 15 mm)3.32 x 1.69 x 0.63 inches (84 x 43 x 16 mm) 
Weight3.40 oz (96 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		2.60 oz (74 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2)Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2) 
Side KeysLeft: Volume controlLeft: Volume control; Right: Other 
Display
Physical size1.5 inches2.0 inches 
Resolution128 x 128 pixels176 x 220 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.

121 ppi141 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.

STNTFT 
Colors65 536262 144 
Additional display

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

 Color, TFT 
Resolution

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

 128 x 160 pixels 
Physical Size 1.36 inches 
Colors

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

 262 144 
Battery
Talk time3.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time13.5 days (325 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		15.0 days (360 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity800 mAh860 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.002 GB0.062 GB 
Camera
Camera 1.3 megapixels 
Features Digital zoom 
Camcorder Yes 
specifications continue after the ad
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: WAPsupports: supports: WAP 2.0 
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 MHz800, 1900 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.

E911GPS 
Phone features
Phonebook500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Ring ID500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Tip calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, MemoCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Tip calculator, Converter, World clock, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, Predictive text input (T9)SMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailYes  
Instant MessagingYes  
GamesDownloadable  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.02.1, EDR 
ProfilesFile Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP)Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
USB USB 2.0 
Connector microUSB 
Headphones connector2.5mm2.5mm 
Other features
NotificationsPolyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibility M4, T4 
OtherVoice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice 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

 07 Oct 2009 
 FCC ID value: QMNRM-464 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.

   
Head 1.08 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Body 0.29 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced27 Mar 200801 Oct 2009 

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