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Sonim XP STRIKE Remove phone

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PA Rating - 8
Posted: 19 Dec 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Available (since 24 Dec 2012)

Samsung Xcover 2 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung C3350 User Rating - 8.5

Posted: 06 Dec 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
OSBrew Mobile Platform (Brew MP)  
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.95 x 2.3 x 0.98 inches (126 x 58 x 25 mm)4.80 x 2.09 x 0.70 inches (122 x 53 x 17.9 mm) 
Weight6.52 oz (185 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.88 oz (110 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-PadNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume control, Other  
RuggedWater (Water), Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity proofWater (Water), Dust, Shock proof 
IP certifiedIP 68IP 67.00 
MIL-STD-810 certifiedYes  
Display
Physical size 2.2 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.

 182 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.

 TFT 
Colors 262 144 
Battery
Talk time9.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		19.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time 41.7 days (1000 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1950 mAh1300 mAh 
Type Li - 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  
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.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM  
Built-in storage 0.038 GB 
Maximum User Storage0.170 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSDmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesExposure compensation, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Night mode, EffectsDigital zoom, Night mode, Self-timer 
CamcorderOther, 176 x 144 pixels220x176 
Recording formatMPEG4, 3GP  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylists  
Supported formatsMP3MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, 3GP  
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
Internet browsing
BrowserYes  
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 MHz  
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.AEDGE, GPRS 
Global Roaming Yes 
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  
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation  
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID1000 entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Flashlight (Camera flash), Calculator, Unit converter, World clock, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Flashlight, Calculator, Converter, World clock, Stopwatch, Memo 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS (100 messages), MMS 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant Messaging Yes 
Connectivity
BluetoothYes3.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSB  
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device 
Headphones connector3.5mm  
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone  
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3  
OtherVoice recording, Push-to-Talk  
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 2011 
 FCC ID value: A3LGTC3350 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.

   
Head1.39 W/kg0.99 W/kg 
Body0.49 W/kg1.03 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced19 Dec 2012  
Shopping information
Accessories Battery, charging cable, headset, manual 

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