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Sony Ericsson Spiro a Remove phone

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PA Rating - 5.5
User Rating - 4

Posted: 13 Apr 2010
Market Status: Released

Sony Ericsson Spiro Remove phone

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Also known as Sony Ericsson W100i PA Rating - 5.5
Posted: 13 Apr 2010
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorSliderSlider 
Dimensions3.62 x 1.89 x 0.66 inches (92 x 48 x 16.75 mm)3.62 x 1.89 x 0.66 inches (92 x 48 x 16.75 mm) 
Weight3.17 oz (90 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.17 oz (90 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad (2)Numeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad (2) 
ColorsBlack, Pink, GreenBlack, Pink, Green 
Display
Physical size2.2 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.

182 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 
Colors262 144262 144 
Battery
Talk time4.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		  
Stand-by time19.8 days (476 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		  
Music playback20.00 hours20.00 hours 
TypeLi - PolymerLi - Polymer 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.005 GB0.005 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
FeaturesDigital zoomDigital zoom 
CamcorderYesYes 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbumAlbum 
FeaturesBackground playback, Music recognitionBackground playback, Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ 
RadioFM, RDSFM, RDS 
StreamingYesYes 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
BrowserObigo Q7Obigo Q7 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 1900 MHz900, 1800 MHz 
DataEDGEEDGE 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Flashlight, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Flashlight, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
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.

YesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.02.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage deviceMass storage device 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer syncComputer sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
OtherVoice recordingVoice recording 
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

09 Jun 2010  
FCC ID value: PY7A1880026 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.

   
Head1.08 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.62 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced13 Apr 201013 Apr 2010 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

Q3 2010 (Official)Q3 2010 (Official) 
Shopping information
AccessoriesStereo portable handsfree, Charger, User documentationStereo portable handsfree, Charger, User documentation 

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