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TerreStar Genus vs HP iPAQ Glisten

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TerreStar Genus Remove phone

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User Rating - 9.7

Posted: 23 Sep 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

HP iPAQ Glisten Remove phone

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Also known as HP iPAQ Obsidian K3, HP iPAQ KB1 PA Rating - 8.2
Posted: 28 May 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSWindows Mobile Professional (6.5.3)Windows Mobile Professional (6.5) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.68 x 2.55 x 0.76 inches (118.8 x 64.8 x 19.25 mm)4.44 x 2.47 x 0.53 inches (112.8 x 62.8 x 13.4 mm) 
Weight4.60 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.66 oz (132 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Soft keys, D-Pad (2)Full keyboard 
Side Keys Left: Volume control 
Display
Physical size2.6 inches2.5 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.

154 ppi160 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.

TFTAMOLED 
Colors16 777 21665 536 
TouchscreenYesResistive 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time 5.80 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time 17.6 days (423 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 5.10 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 14.8 days (354 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Capacity 1590 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Polymer 
Hardware
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, 533 MHz 
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 storage0.1 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels3 megapixels 
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoomDigital zoom 
Camcorder320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps)Yes 
Recording formatH.263  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsH.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, WMV, AVI, 3GP 
StreamingAudio, VideoYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLInternet Explorer Mobile 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
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.

GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYes  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), To-Do, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003), Calculator, Notes, Notepad 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Blackberry Connect, Seven Always-On Mail 
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.

 Yes 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.02.0, EDR 
Profiles Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), File Transfer (FTP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Synchronization (SP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Headphones connector2.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSB  
External antennaYes  
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibility M4, T3 
OtherVoice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice 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

 01 Sep 2009 
 FCC ID value: B94HHP21C 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 0.59 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Body 1.08 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced21 Sep 201024 Nov 2009 

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