DOPOD-a Pocket PC phone
Description
The Dopod 900 is the first 3G Windows 5.0 device with a 3.6″, 65K rotating color screen and has an exceptional resolution of 640 x 480. The unit is programmed to automatically switch from vertical to horizontal display. It supports GSM/GPRS (900/1800/1900) and WCDMA (UMTS) mobile communication standards to ensure seamless connections anywhere around the world. The device boasts improved support of extensive multimedia and productivity applications, broad integration of digital multimedia features, and faster connections to the Internet and email servers. Seamless synchronization with email/PIM and data, faster connection speeds, and versatile multimedia features, enable customers to be more productive and enjoy their device anywhere, anytime.
Features
Dopod 900 is a Pocket PC phone that has it all -
it is based on the latest Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, runs on the powerful Intel Bulverde 520MHz processor and has 3G, WiFi, a Qwerty keyboard, and digital camera.The 900 is a clamshell that comes in a rather dull grey finishing with a black back cover - it looks simple and elegant, which is what professionals, its intended target, will appreciate. it measures 81 x 127.7 x 25mm and weighs 285g. The device is made up of two parts - a screen that rotates on two axes and a full QWERTY keypad. And the hinge looks and feels durable. The display is a huge 3.6in LCD screen with touch screen capability. It can be orientated in either portrait or landscape mode depending on whether you plan to use it to talk or to message. The keypad does not look out of place and feels good to use - something which only the Treo has managed to get it right so far. The device also has handwriting recognition, which is handy when you want to input long messages. And the onboard wireless manager made it easy to access all the wireless connectivity options on the device such as Bluetooth and WiFi. With WiFi, you cannot avoid using the costly 3G and GPRS services whenever surfing. The big VGA screen makes surfing a pleasant affair. The 900 has Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, which was great for managing and playing my songs. However, the 1.3-megapixel camera, could not shoot a good picture. In terms of memory, the 900 has 128MB ROM for storage space and it can be easily augmented with an SD or MMC card.
Specifications
The specifications are as follows; Pocket PC phone, Camera: 1.3-megapixels,Display: 65,536 colors, 640 x 480 pixels, Messaging: MMS, SMS, e-mail , Connectivity: 3G, GPRS, WiFi, Bluetooth, infrared, Phone memory: 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM , Expansion slot: Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC) , Battery type: 1620mAh Lithium-ion, Standby/talk time: 260/8 hours, Windows Media Player 10, Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Outlook, MSN Messenger, Java applications, Operating System: Windows Mobile 5.0 Smart phone Edition , Dimensions (w x d x h): 127.7 x 81 x 25mm, Weight: 285g.
Conclusion
The Dopod 900 is a great all-in-one product and about the only feature that falls below par is the 1.3-megapixel camera. It is a little on the largeand bulky side but it is something that you can get used to over time and expect in a hybrid device. Overall, the 900 is without a doubt a well-integrated product that has tons of features, which is why the manufacturer is calling it a sub notebook. But unfortunately, it is also priced like one. Pros: Excellent specs; VGA display; nice QWERTY keyboard; full connectivity options. Cons: Heavy and bulky; camera could be better; expensive.
By Preeti
