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Thursday,September22nd2010

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Customer: Malaria Consortium Version: 1.0 Project: Laptop Review (Smartphones) Date: 22.09.2010

Author(s): Software Factory

This document is confidential Malaria Consortium and Software Factory. Software Factory 2010.

Contents

1 Laptop Review .................................................................... 4

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 4

1.2 Research Criteria ............................................................................ 5

1.2.1 Detail/amount .................................................................... 5

1.2.2 Qualitative impression ........................................................ 5

1.2.3 Points ............................................................................... 5

1.2.4 Weight .............................................................................. 5

1.2.5 Value ................................................................................ 6

1.2.6 Cost ................................................................................. 6

1.2.7 Operating System (OS) ....................................................... 6

1.2.8 User Friendliness ................................................................ 6

1.2.9 Durability .......................................................................... 6

1.2.10 Battery Life ....................................................................... 6

1.2.11 Weight .............................................................................. 6

1.2.12 Screen Type ...................................................................... 6

1.2.13 Data Transmission .............................................................. 6

1.2.14 Ability to show video ........................................................... 6

1.2.15 Provision for user-specific apps ............................................ 6

2 Research ............................................................................ 7

2.1 Execution of Research ..................................................................... 7

2.1.1 How low can you go? .......................................................... 7

2.2 VAT in Uganda ................................................................................ 7

2.3 Conversion ..................................................................................... 7

3 Technical Specifications ..................................................... 8

Operating systems .................................................................................... 8

4 Network Operators in Uganda ............................................ 9

5 Review ............................................................................. 10

5.1 Smartphones, Common Brands ...................................................... 10

5.1.1 Acer Liquid Android Smartphone ........................................ 10

5.1.2 Acer NeoTouch P300 ......................................................... 12

5.1.3 Acer beTouch E400 ........................................................... 14

5.1.4 Asus P320 ....................................................................... 16

5.1.5 Asus P565 ....................................................................... 18

5.1.6 HP iPAQ Data Messenger ................................................... 20

5.1.7 HP iPAQ RW6815 .............................................................. 22

5.1.8 HTC Touch Diamond ......................................................... 24

5.1.9 Huawei U8230 ................................................................. 26

5.1.10 Huawei U8800 ................................................................. 28

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5.1.11 LG GT 540 ....................................................................... 30

5.1.12 Motorola Flip-out Android Smartphone ................................ 32

5.1.13 Nokia X6 ......................................................................... 34

5.1.14 Nokia N97 Mini ................................................................. 36

5.1.15 Nokia 5230 ...................................................................... 38

5.1.16 Palm Pre ......................................................................... 40

5.1.17 Philips X806 ..................................................................... 42

5.1.18 Philips Xenium K600 ......................................................... 44

5.1.19 RIM/BlackBerry Storm 9500 .............................................. 46

5.1.20 Samsung i8000 Omnia II .................................................. 48

5.1.21 Samsung I7500 Galaxy ..................................................... 50

5.1.22 Samsung SGH-F700 ......................................................... 52

5.1.23 Sony Ericsson Vivaz .......................................................... 54

5.1.24 Sony Ericsson Aido ........................................................... 56

5.1.25 Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro ............................................ 58

5.2 Smartphones, Asian Brands ........................................................... 60

5.2.1 Cesim V800i .................................................................... 60

5.2.2 Cesim A9530 ................................................................... 62

5.2.3 CIPhone G15 ................................................................... 64

5.2.4 Fly Ying F029 ................................................................... 66

5.2.5 Meizu M8 ......................................................................... 68

5.2.6 OPPO A2010 .................................................................... 70

5.2.7 Sunno MyTouch HDI ......................................................... 72

5.2.8 KTouch E379 ................................................................... 74

5.3 Tablets ........................................................................................ 76

5.3.1 Archos 10.1 ..................................................................... 76

5.3.2 FlatPad A10 ..................................................................... 78

6 Contact ............................................................................. 80

Abbreviations:

Malaria Consortium = MC

Software Factory = SF

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1 Laptop Review

1.1 Introduction

The purpose of the laptop and smartphone review is to provide Malaria Consortium with a

selection of laptops (incl. notebooks), smartphones and other similar hardware relevant

for testing in rural environments for purposes of providing project members access to

services available on/via these devices (internet, applications, videos, etc).

Review Structure:

Clarification on phase descriptions:

1. Research criteria: Criteria for devices research developed by Software Factory and

Malaria Consortium.

2. Research: actual research for devices by Software Factory

3. Procurement: procurement of selected devices by Software Factory on behalf of

Malaria Consortium.

4. Evaluation Criteria: criteria for evaluating devices during field test; developed by

Software Factory and Malaria Consortium.

5. Field test: actual in the field test carried out on accordance with evaluation

criteria. Software Factory and Malaria Consortium will participate in field test.

6. Review of field test: review of field test and suggestion/ranking of devices.

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1.2 Research Criteria

Each laptop will be evaluated according to pre-defined criteria. The evaluation matrix will

be the framework for this and is shown below:

Manufacturer Model

Device

Criteria Detail/amount Qualitative impression

Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost Intl (local)

Operating System

User Friendliness *1

Durability/sturdiness

Battery life

Weight

Screen type *2

Data transmission *3

Ability to show video

Provision for user-specific apps

*1 how easy is it to turn on the device? How big is mouse pad? Touch-screen?

Total

*2 Angles viewable + Screen quality and type

*3 What provisions does the device have for transmitting data?

Each device will be evaluated according to the above matrix.

1.2.1 Detail/amount

The detail/amount is the quantitative detail of the device.

1.2.2 Qualitative impression

The Qualitative impression is the detail of the device which cannot be captured

quantitatively.

1.2.3 Points

Points will be used to evaluate each criterion based on a relative scale of the devices

included in the survey. The relative scale will use the best and poorest device as the

benchmarks for indexing the top and bottom of the scale.

1.2.4 Weight

Weight represents the importance of each criterion. 1 is not important, 5 is very

important.

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1.2.5 Value

Value represents the total value of each criterion. Value is calculated as points multiplied

by weight. Total value is total value for the laptop.

1.2.6 Cost

Cost will feature International price/cost according to manufacturer online shop for having

the device sent to Malaria Consortium headquarter in London, UK. Local price will feature

cost for the device in Kampala, Uganda.

1.2.7 Operating System (OS)

Specification of operating system. Weight may favor open source systems.

1.2.8 User Friendliness

User friendliness is based on technology for maneuvering the mouse, ease of use when

turning on the laptop etc. Touch-screens will be favored over non-touch screens.

1.2.9 Durability

Sturdiness and quality of the materials used. Durable and sturdy favored over fragile.

1.2.10 Battery Life

Battery life. Long battery life favored over short battery life.

1.2.11 Weight

Weight of smartphone w. battery. Light favored over heavy.

1.2.12 Screen Type

Specification of screen on device (pixel resolution and size of screen. Large screen

favored over smaller screen).

1.2.13 Data Transmission

Detail on provisions for data transmission; infrared, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-type.

1.2.14 Ability to show video

Which audio/video players does the device support?

Support for common player favored over niche and numerous players favored over single-

player support.

1.2.15 Provision for user-specific apps

Detail if, and to what extent, the user can download and use applications on the

device/OS.

Provision for user-specific apps favored.

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2 Research

2.1 Execution of Research

How the research was carried out:

Software Factory created two main categories of smartphones for which research was

carried out:

1. Common Brands

2. Asian Brands

Common brands are global brands from recognizable manufacturers of mobile phones.

Asian brands are mobile phones manufactured in the Asian region which are not yet

established globally.

Main emphasis has been put on the Matrix combined with the technical specifications

descriptions that highlights the most important features for the smartphones for this

project.

2.1.1 How low can you go?

The review will present a phone according to each of the following price-tiers:

1. 0 100$

2. 101 300$

3. 301 500$

Phones that fit in the third price category are available in the market, however for this

review some requirements for the phones specifications has been made which limits the

number of phones found for the first category.

Consideration has also been made towards the manufacturer that he should have some

kind of identity, e.g. a corporate website or brand under which the phones are being sold.

Review of phones that are clearly copies of well-established brands have been kept at a

minimum.

All phones reviewed come with a link to a website from where the phone can be bought.

However please notice: some of the common branded phones come without warranty.

A simple conclusion seems to be that quality costs and with smartphones you get what

you pay for. This said, it is possible to find cheap phones however the quality and

reliability of both hardware and software will then remain unknown.

2.2 VAT in Uganda

URA has stated that import of new hardware to Uganda does not attract VAT.

2.3 Conversion

Lbs (pounds) to Kg is converted as follows:

1 Lbs = 0.4536 Kg

British pounds to US Dollar is converted as follows:

1 GBP = 1.564 USD

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3 Technical Specifications

Special attention in technical specification will be given to the following areas:

Criteria for phones (except Tablets):

Touch screen

Unlocked (carrier independent)

GSM 900 and 1800 enabled

Cost: Maximum $500

Must be able to play video and audio (details of the standards must be shown).

Must be able to run custom apps (requires either a well-supported Operating

System with APIs and SDK or Java enabled phone that can support applications)

Operating systems

All phones come with an operating system (OS) however the operating system can vary

in terms of usage and how well supported they are.

Share of 2010 Q2 smartphone sales to end-users by operating system:

(RIM = Research In Motion; BlackBerry).

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone

The operating system and its version will be described. Phone with well-documented and

well-supported operating systems should be considered over phones with no description

of the operating system.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone

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4 Network Operators in Uganda

Celtel Uganda Limited (Zain Uganda) GSM 900 Live

MTN Uganda Ltd (MTN-UGANDA) GSM 900 Live

Orange Uganda Limited (ORANGE UGANDA LIMITED) GSM

900/1800 Live

Uganda Telecom Ltd (Uganda Telecom) GSM 900 Live

Uganda Telecom Ltd 3G 2100 Live

Warid Telecom Uganda Limited (Warid Telecom Uganda) GSM

900/1800 Live

(Source: http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/index.html)

http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/index.html

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5 Review

5.1 Smartphones, Common Brands

5.1.1 Acer Liquid Android Smartphone

Web:

5.1.1.1 Presentation

5.1.1.2 Technical specifications

Video: - Video Recording (QVGA) - Supported formats: MP4, 3GP - Video Streaming

Music: - Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ , eAA

Display: - 480 x 800 pixels/3.5"

- Touch Sensitive (Capacitive)

Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) - 3G: 900/1900/2100 (Tri-Band)

- HSDPA (7.2 Mbps)

- HSUPA (2 Mbps)

Provision for custom applications: - Android OS 1.6 + Java

Document management: - n/a

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5.1.1.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Acer Liquid Android Smartphone

Criteria Detail/Amount Qualitative impression Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 199.99 (US$300)

From Expansys UK.Free delivery in the UK. Discounts for bulk purchases

Operating System

Android 1.6

User Friendliness *1 Good

Large screen, integrated social networking apps and fast processor

Durability/sturdiness Good No notable complaints in this regard at present

Battery life 5hrs talk time 400hrs standby time

Weight 135g

Screen type *2 Touch Sensitive (capacitive)

480 x 800 pixels/3.5 inch

Data transmission *3 miniUSB, Bluetooth, Wireless, GSM

2G quad-band & 3G tri-band

Ability to show video Low resolution video recording

MP4 & 3GP video formats supported. Video streaming possible


Java supported via 3rd party app. Development for Android OS possible

Numerous apps available from Android app stores


Total



http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=188512

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5.1.2 Acer NeoTouch P300

Web:



Video: - Video Recording

- Supported formats: MP4, WMV - Video Streaming

Music:

- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ , WMA

Display: - 240 x 400 pixels/3.5" - Touch Sensitive

Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) - 3G: 2100 (Single-band)

Provision for custom applications

- Windows Mobile 6.5 OS + Java

Document management: - Office Document Editing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) + PDF

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5.1.2.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Acer NEO Touch P300


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 300(US$470) From Expansys UK

Operating System

Windows Mobile 6.5

User Friendliness *1 Very good

Pre-installed Acer sync. MS Office integration for easy document editing

Durability/sturdiness Good No notable complaints in this regard at present

Battery life 4hrs talk time 400hrs stand by time

Weight 124.6g

Screen type *2 Touch Sensitive TFT screen 240 x 400 pixels/3.2 inch

Data transmission *3 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, miniUSB

2G quad-band & 3G single band(2100Mhz)

Ability to show video Able to show and stream video

MP4 & WMV video formats supported


Java supported. Apps available from Windows Marketplace

Development of custom apps also possible


Total




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5.1.3 Acer beTouch E400

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, WMV - Video Streaming

Music:

- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ , eAA


Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) - 3G: yes

Provision for custom applications - Android OS 2.1 + Java

Document management:

- n/a

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5.1.3.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Acer beTouch E400


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 270(US$415) From clove uk .

Operating System

Android OS 2.1


MS office integration for easy document editing. Acer sync to automatically sync phone with acer computers

Durability/sturdiness Good

No notable complaints in this regard at present

Battery life 4hrs talk time 500 hrs stand by time

Weight 125g

Screen type *2

3.2 inch high definition TFT touch screen 320*480 pixels

Data transmission *3 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth GSM 2G quad-band and 3G

Ability to show video Able to show and record video

MP4 and WMV formats supported


Java supported via 3rd party app. Apps downloadable from Android store

Design of Custom apps possible


Total



http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?Manufacturer=Acer&Item=AcerbeTouchE400&Product=614BF5FE-101B-457E-9F04-1E84534EB4D1&Category=0A394417-7597-41E6-9675-4D11F909908F

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5.1.4 Asus P320

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, WMV

Music: - Supported formats: MP3


Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band)

- 3G: ?

Provision for custom applications - Windows Mobile OS + Java

Document management: - n/a

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5.1.4.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Asus P320


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 11000 Indian Rupees(US$151) From cafegadgets.in

Operating System

Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

User Friendliness *1 Poor

Poor user interface. Poor device software support from Asus

Durability/sturdiness Good No notable complaints in this regard at the moment

Battery life 4 hrs talk time 400 hrs stand by time

Weight 105g

Screen type *2 TFT resistive touch screen, 65K colors

240 x 320 pixels, 2.6 inches

Data transmission *3 Wireless and Bluetooth

Quad-band 2G GSM enabled

Ability to show video Yes MP4 & WMV video formats supported


Java supported. Apps available from Windows marketplace

Design on custom apps possible


Total



http://www.cafegadgets.com/asus-p320-touchscreen-phone-p-703.html?osCsid=89492427979d22c6bd50f73e044dba50

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5.1.5 Asus P565

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4

Music:

- Supported formats: MP3/WMA/AAC/AAC+/3GP


Network: - 2G: 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band)

- 3G: yes

Provision for custom applications - Windows Mobile 6.1 + Java

Document management: - Word (editor) / Excel (editor) / Power Point (viewer) / PDF viewer

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Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Asus P565


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$480 From ipmart

Operating System

Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional


Word (editor) / Excel (editor) / Power Point (viewer) / Windows Live, MSN / Voice Commander / Push Email (Exchange Server) / Business Card Recognition / PDF viewer



Weight ? g

Screen type *2 TFT touch screen, 65K colors


Data transmission *3 Wireless and Bluetooth tri-band 2G

Ability to show video Yes MP4 video formats supported

Provision for user-specific apps Java supported.

Design of custom apps possible


Total



http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/Asus,P565,107581.php?prod=107581

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5.1.6 HP iPAQ Data Messenger

Web:




- Supported formats: n/a

Music:

- Supported formats: MP3/AAC


Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) - 3G: 900/1900/2100 (tri-Band)


Document management: - Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer)

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5.1.6.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device HP iPAQ Data Messenger

Criteria Detail/Amount Qualitative impression

Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$200 From integrontech.com

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

User Friendliness *1 Good Qwerty keyboard and integrated MS Office


Battery life Standard battery, Li-Po 1140 mAh

Weight 160 g



Data transmission *3 Wireless , Bluetooth and microUSB

2G quad-band and 3G tri-band network support

Ability to show video Yes Media Player installed


Java supported. Apps downloadable from Windows Marketplace

Development of custom apps possible


Total



http://www.integrontech.com/HP-iPAQ-Data-Messenger-Unlocked-QuadBand-GPS-p/hp-data-mes.htm

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5.1.7 HP iPAQ RW6815

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4 and WMV

Music:

- Supported formats: MP3/AAC

Display: - 240 x 320 pixels/2.7 " - Touch Sensitive

Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) -3G: ?

Provision for custom applications - Windows Mobile 5 + Java

Document management: - Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote?, PDF viewer)

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5.1.7.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device HP iPAQ RW6815


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 70(US$108) From amazon.co.uk

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC



Few concerns about build quality of the slide function and poor battery life. Pocket MS Office pre

installed.

Battery life 5hrs talk time 240 hrs stand by time

Weight 140g

Screen type *2

TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)



Wireless, Bluetooth, infrared, miniUSB 2G GSM quad band

Ability to show video Yes MP4 & WMV video formats supported


Java supported. Downloadable from Windows marketplace



Total



http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0036Y90WG/ref=asc_df_B0036Y90WG832854?ie=UTF8&condition=new&tag=ciaouk-ce-mp-21&creative=22278&creativeASIN=B0036Y90WG&linkCode=asm

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5.1.8 HTC Touch Diamond

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, WMV, ?

Music: - Supported formats: MP3, ?



- 3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band)


Document management: - Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer)

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5.1.8.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device HTC Touch Diamond


Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$250

From integrontech.com . Free shipment in the US and Canada

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional


Good 3D user interface but sluggish performance and

poor call quality



Weight 110g



Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, wireless and miniUSB 2G GSM tri-band

Ability to show video Yes

WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, AVI video formats supported


Java supported. Downloadable from Windows marketplace



Total



http://www.integrontech.com/HTC-Touch-Diamond-P3700-Unlocked-QuadBand-Touch-p/htc-diamond-ob.htm

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5.1.9 Huawei U8230

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, H.263, H.264

Music: - Supported formats: MP3, MIDI, AMR, AAC, eAAC+

Display:

- 320 x 480 pixels/3.5"

- Touch Sensitive

Network: - 2G: 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band) -3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band)

Provision for custom applications - Android 2.1 OS + Java


- Support .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf format

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5.1.9.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Huawei U8230


Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$290 From impart.com

Operating System

Android OS 2.1


Additional google apps(maps and google talk) included


Battery life 210 minutes talk time

Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh. 300 hrs stand by time

Weight ? g

Screen type *2 TFT touchscreen, 262K colors


Data transmission *3 Wireless, Bluetooth and miniUSB 2G GSM tri-band


MP4 video format supported. Audio and video recording in AMR format


Java supported via 3rd party app. Downloadable from android store

Development of custom apps for android possible


Total



http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/HUAWEI,U8230,Unlocked,,264163.php?prod=264163

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5.1.10 Huawei U8800

Web:



Video:

- Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264

Music: - Supported formats: MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+




- Android 2.1 OS + Java

Document management: - Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)

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5.1.10.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Huawei U8800


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$239

From maumat.com. Price does not include cost of shipping

Operating System

Android OS 2.1



Battery life 5hrs talk time(estimated) Standard battery, Li-Ion

Weight

Screen type *2 TFT touchscreen, 256K colors 3.8 inches

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, wireless and miniUSB 2G GSM tri-band

Ability to show video Yes MP4 and WMV video file formats supported


Java supported via 3rd party app. Apps downloadable from android apps store



Total



http://www.muamat.com/classifieds/549/posts/5_Buy_and_Sell/80_Mobile_Phones_Accessories_Parts/5226543_Huawei_U8800_3G_HSPA_Android_2_1_smartphone_Unlocked_USD_239.html

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5.1.11 LG GT 540

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, MWV

Music:

- Supported formats: MP3, ?




Document management: - ?

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5.1.11.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device LG GT 450


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$270

From hi-mobile.net. Price includes 1year warranty

Operating System

Android 1.6



Battery life 5-7 hours talk time 500 hours stand by time

Weight 115.5g

Screen type *2

TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)


Data transmission *3 Bluetooth , wireless and miniUSB 2G GSM quad band

Ability to show video Yes MP4 & WMV video file formats supported


Java supported via 3rd party app. Apps downloadable from Android apps store

Development of custom software possible


Total



http://www.hi-mobile.net/lg-phones-gt540

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5.1.12 Motorola Flip-out Android Smartphone

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, 3GP

Music: - Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA


- Touch Sensitive




- Office Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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5.1.12.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Motorola Flip-Out Android Smartphone


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 225(US$352) From expansys.com . Free delivery in the UK

Operating System

Android 2.1


Oddly shaped small screen takes getting used to.


Battery life 6 hours talk time 337 hours stand by time

Weight 120g

Screen type *2

Touch Sensitive(Capactive) screen

340 x 240 pixels/2.8 inches

Data transmission *3 Wireless, Bluetooth & micro USB

2G quad-band GSM and tri-band 3G

Ability to show video Video recording and streaming supported

MP4 & 3GP video formats supported. Recording resolution 640 * 480


Java supported via 3rd party app. Apps downloadable from android store


*1 how easy is it to turn on the device? How big is

mouse pad? Touch-screen?

Total



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5.1.13 Nokia X6

Web:





Music: - Supported formats: MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A


Network:

- 2G: 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band)? -3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band)?

Provision for custom applications - Symbian 9.4 OS + Java

Document management: - Office Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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5.1.13.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Nokia X6


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 240 (UD$374) From shop.nokia.co.uk

Operating System

Series 60 release 5 Symbian 9.4

User Friendliness *1 Good Good camera with social networking integration



Weight 122g

Screen type *2

TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 360 x 640 pixels, 3.2 inches


Wireless, Bluetooth and miniUSB

Ability to show video Yes MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player


Java supported. Apps downloadable from ovi store

Development of custom apps for Symbian S60 possible


Total



http://shop.nokia.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdetail_10512_10102_-11_20000324

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5.1.14 Nokia N97 Mini

Web:




Music: - Supported formats: MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A


- Touch Sensitive

Network: - 2G: 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band)? -3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band)?



- Office Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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5.1.14.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Nokia N97 Mini


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 300(US$468) From shop.nokia.co.uk

Operating System

Symbian OS 9.4


Social networking and email integration. User customizable home screen


Battery life 420mins talk time 320 hours stand by time

Weight 138g

Screen type *2 3.2 inch Resistive touch screen

640 x 360 pixels (nHD) and Up to 16.7 million colours

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, wireless and mini USB

Quad band GSM with auto switching


Video capture in MPEG-4 up to VGA at 30 fps. MP4 and 3GP video formats supported


Java supported. Downloadable from nokia ovi store

Development of custom user apps possible


Total



http://shop.nokia.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdetailbymodel?minPrice=-1&langId=-11&productId=20000141&maxPrice=-1&orderBy=PriceH&catalogId=10102&deviceSelected=Y&familyPageURL=browsealldevices&beginIndex=0&field1=1&storeId=10512&pageSize=8&produ

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5.1.15 Nokia 5230

Web:


5.1.15.2 Technical Specifications


Music:

- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA


- Touch Sensitive

Network: - 2G: 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band) -3G: ?



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5.1.15.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Nokia 5230


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 130(US$205) From shop.nokia.co.uk

Operating System

Symbian OS 9.4



Battery life 7 hours talktime 438 hours stand by time

Weight 113g

Screen type *2 3.2 inch full touchscreen display

640 x 360 pixels (nHD) with 16:9 picture. Up to 16.7 million colours

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth and miniUSB

GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 with auto switching between bands


Video recording in MP4 and 3GP formats. Can playback MP4 & WMV formats


Java supported. Apps downloadable from nokia ovi store

Development of custom app s possible


Total



http://shop.nokia.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdetailbymodel?minPrice=-1&langId=-11&productId=20000167&maxPrice=-1&orderBy=PriceH&catalogId=10102&deviceSelected=Y&familyPageURL=browsealldevices&beginIndex=0&field1=1&storeId=10512&pageSize=8&produ

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5.1.16 Palm Pre

Web:



Video:

- Video Recording

- Supported formats: MP4, H.263 H.264

Music: - Supported formats: MP3, AAC, ACC+, eAAC+, WAV



Provision for custom applications - Palm Web OS + Java


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5.1.16.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Palm Pre


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 220 (US$345) From expansys.com

Operating System

Good well designed operating system Palm WebOS

User Friendliness *1 Poor

Poor and unreliable user interface. Poor hardware build

Durability/sturdiness Good Hardware sturdy but not pleasing to use

Battery life 5 hours talktime 300 hours stand by time

Weight 133g

Screen type *2

TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors


Data transmission *3 Wireless, Bluetooth and miniUSB 2G GSM quad band

Ability to show video Yes MP4 only supported video format

Provision for user-specific apps Java enabled

Development of custom apps for WebOS possible


Total




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5.1.17 Philips X806

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MPEG4, H.263, H.264

Music: - Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, ADPCM, AMR, Midi, SP-Midi

Display: - 240 x 400 pixels/3"

- Touch Sensitive


Provision for custom applications - n/a + Java


- n/a

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5.1.17.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Philips X806


Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$418 From cgi.ebay.com

Operating System

User Friendliness *1 Good Said to be best dual SIM phone by some


Battery life 8hrs talk time, 70hrs music play 720hrs stand by time

Weight 136.5g

Screen type *2 3 inch TFT touch screen, 256K colors 240 x 400 pixels

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth and microUSB 2G GSM Quad band

Ability to show video Yes, VGA at 15fps MP4 video format supported

Provision for user-specific apps Java supported

Development of java apps possible


Total



http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlocked-Philips-X806-Touch-Screen-Cell-Phone-Dual-Sim-/250595914968?pt=Cell_Phones

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5.1.18 Philips Xenium K600 Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, H.263

Music:



- Touch Sensitive


Provision for custom applications - n/a + Java


- Document viewer

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5.1.18.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Philips Xenium K600


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$236 From impart.com

Operating System



Battery life 8hrs talk time, 25hrs music play 744hrs stand by time

Weight 119g

Screen type *2

2.8 inch TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors 240 x 400 pixels

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, miniUSB 2G GSM tri band

Ability to show video Yes MP4 video format supported


Development custom of java apps for device possbile


Total



http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/Unlocked,Brand,New,Philips,Xenium,K600,Mobile,Phone,,Silver,264160.php?prod=264160

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5.1.19 RIM/BlackBerry Storm 9500

Web:




Music:



- Touch Sensitive


Provision for custom applications - BlackBerry OS + Java


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5.1.19.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device RIM/BlackBerry Storm 9500


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$338 From phonesale.com

Operating System

Blackberry OS




Weight 155g

Screen type *2

3.25 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors 360 x 480 pixels

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, microUSB 2G GSM quad band, 3G enabled

Ability to show video Yes MP4,WMV video formats supported

Provision for user-specific apps Java suppored

Development of custom apps for RIM Blackberry OS possible


Total



http://www.phonesale.com/unlocked-cell-phones/p-331695-tc-16-blackberry-storm-9530-unlocked-smartphone.html?source=cashbackShopping

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5.1.20 Samsung i8000 Omnia II

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD

Music:

- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA


Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) -3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band)

Provision for custom applications - Windows Mobile 6.5 OS + Java


- Office Document Viewer (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) - PDF Document Viewer - ZIP File Manager

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5.1.20.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Samsung i8000 Omnia II


Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 305 (US$477) / 1,450,000UGX (~$700)

From expansys.com and from Ugasung Electronics

Operating System

Windows Mobile Pro 6.5

User Friendliness *1 Poor Low audio volume



Weight 117g

Screen type *2 Touch Sensitive AMOLED display

480 x 800 pixels/3.7 inch

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, wireless and miniUSB GSM quad band

Ability to show video Yes. Hi-Resolution VGA Video Recording

MP4, 3GP, DivX, XviD & WMV video formats supported


Java supported. Apps downloadable from windows marketplace

Development for windows mobile OS possible


Total




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5.1.21 Samsung I7500 Galaxy


5.1.21.2 Technical specification

Video:

- Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, MWV





- Android 1.5 OS + Java


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5.1.21.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Samsung I7500 Galaxy


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$304 From Auroracell.com

Operating System

Android OS 1.5




Weight 116.7g

Screen type *2

AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors (65K effective)


Data transmission *3 Wireless, Bluetooth and miniUSB 2G GSM quad band

Ability to show video Yes MP4 and WMV video formats supported


Apps downloadable from Android apps store

Development of custom user apps for android possible


Total



http://www.auroracell.com/samsung-i7500-galaxy-unlocked-gsm.html?gdftrk=gdfV2868_a_7c66_a_7c564_a_7cSamsung%20I7500%20Galaxy

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5.1.22 Samsung SGH-F700

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, ?



- Touch Sensitive

Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) -3G: yes

Provision for custom applications - Samsung Bada OS + Java


- ?

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5.1.22.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Samsung SGH-F700


Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 900,000Ugshs (US$401) From Ugasung Electronics

Operating System

Flash based user interface running on Samsung Bada OS TouchWiz



Battery life 4.5 hours talk time 300 hours stand by time

Weight 139g

Screen type *2 3.20 inch resistive TFT touch screen

240*432 pixel display

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth and miniUSB GSM quad band with 3G capability

Ability to show video Yes Video playback in MP4 and Realvideo


Development of widjets for TouchWiz(Bada) OS possible


Total



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5.1.23 Sony Ericsson Vivaz Web:




- Supported formats: WMV, RV, MP4, 3GP

Music: - Supported formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA



-3G: yes

Provision for custom applications - Symbian S60 (ver.5) OS + Java


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5.1.23.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Sony Ericsson Vivaz


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 259(US$360) From se-store.co.uk

Operating System

Symbian S60 5th edition



Battery life 13 hours 430 hours stand by time

Weight 97g

Screen type *2

TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors


Data transmission *3 Wireless, Bluetooth and microUSB

GSM quad band with 3G capability

Ability to show video Yes. WMV,RV,MP4,3GP video formats supported




Total

http://www.se-store.co.uk/index.cfm?objectid=4AF1D67F-1372-3F50-7261F8AC077D407D&navid=FED6334A-3005-8DAD-196C24245849FEBF&tabtype=ove&type=Sim%20Free

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5.1.24 Sony Ericsson Aido

Web:




- Supported formats: MP4, WMV - Video streaming



Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) -3G: yes


- Windows Mobile 6.5 OS + Java


- Document editors and document readers

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5.1.24.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Sony Ericsson Aido


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$440 From buy.com

Operating System

Symbian OS 9.4




Weight 126g

Screen type *2 TFT touchscreen, 16M colors


Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, wireless and microUSB


Ability to show video Yes, WVGA@30fps (via software update)

MP4,WMV video formats supported


Development of custom apps for Symbian OS possible


Total



http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=215661689&listingid=85541898

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5.1.25 Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro

Web:




Music:

- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA


- Touch Sensitive

Network: - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) -3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band)



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5.1.25.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Sony Erisccon Xperia Mini Pro


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost 260 (407$US) From se-store.co.uk

Operating System

Android OS 1.6




Weight 120g

Screen type *2

TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors (65K effective)


Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, wireless and microUSB


Ability to show video Yes, VGA@30fps, video light

MP4,WMV video formats supported


Java enabled via 3rd party software

Development of custom apps for android OS possible


Total



http://www.se-store.co.uk/go/handset/xperia-x10-mini-pro/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-mini-pro?TYPE=Sim%20Free&NAVID=FED6334A%2D3005%2D8DAD%2D196C24245849FEBF

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5.2 Smartphones, Asian Brands

5.2.1 Cesim V800i

Web:




Music:





- ? OS + Java


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5.2.1.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Cecim V800i


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$130 From fastcardtech.com

Operating System




Weight

Screen type *2 3.2 inch touch screen Pixels: 320*480

Data transmission *3 Wireless and Bluetooth Quad band GSM

Ability to show video Yes 3GP,MP4 video formats supported

Provision for user-specific apps Java suppored



Total



http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-2906-Cesim+V800i+Quad+band+Wifi+mobile+phonedual+sim+card+standbyTV+freeJAVA+20.html

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5.2.2 Cesim A9530

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, ? - Analog TV


Display:

- 480 x 640 pixels/3.2"

- Touch Sensitive


Provision for custom applications - ? OS + Java


- ?

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5.2.2.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Cecim A9530

Criteria Detail/Amount Qualitative impression Points (1-

5) Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$162

From dhgate.com . discounts offered with bulk order

Operating System




Weight 1kg Package weight

Screen type *2 3.2 Inch touch screen 480 * 640 pixels

Data transmission *3 Wireless and Bluetooth Quad band GSM


Analog TV & 3GP,MP4 video formats supported




Total



http://www.dhgate.com/cesim-a9530-wifi-java-tv-quad-band-gsm-mobile/p-ff808081276a1edd012770a7f62838b0.html

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5.2.3 CIPhone G15

Web:




Music:

- Supported formats: MP3





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5.2.3.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device CIPhone G15


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$139

From dhgate.com . discount offered with bulk purchase

Operating System



Battery life 5 hours

Weight 135 g Gross package weight

Screen type *2 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen

320x480HVGA resolution

Data transmission *3 Wireless and Bluetooth

Quad band GSM with automatic band switching


Analog TV & MP4 video format supported




Total



http://www.dhgate.com/3pcs-dual-sim-card-dual-standby-wifi-tv-quadband/p-ff8080812740b2aa012743a207f013b3.html

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5.2.4 Fly Ying F029

Web:




Music:

- Supported formats: MP3



Provision for custom applications - ? + Java


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5.2.4.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Fly Ying F029


Points (1-5)

Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$89 From dhgate.com

Operating System



Battery life

Weight Package weight

Screen type *2 2.8 inch, 26000 color LCD touch screen 240*320px

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth, card reader and miniUSB Quad band GSM

Ability to show video Yes MP4 video format supported




Total



http://www.dhgate.com/f029-quad-band-dua-sim-dual-standby-java/p-ff80808129b0c4df0129b6fdbad01761.html

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5.2.5 Meizu M8

Web:



Video: - Video Recording - Supported formats: MP4, AVI, 3GP, MOV, ASF, WMV, MKV, FLV

Music: - Supported formats: MP3,


Network: - 2G: 900/1800 (Dual-Band)

-3G: ?

Provision for custom applications - MyMobile (based on: Windows CE 6.0) OS + Java


- ?

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5.2.5.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device Meizu M8


Points (1-

5)

Weight (1-

5) Valu

e

Cost US$324 From dhate.com

Operating System

Based on Windows CE6.0 Mymobile



Battery life 370mins 310 hours

Weight 118g

Screen type *2

3.4 inch LCD touch screen,16000 colors 720480pixels

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth enabled GSM 900,1800MHz


AVI,MP4,3GP,MOV,ASF,WMV,MP

EG,MKV,FLV video formats

supported


SDK available for third party software development available


Total



http://www.dhgate.com/meizu-m8-8gb-cell-phone-windows-ce6-0-wifi/p-ff808081292a032a01295bf2be971683.html

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5.2.6 OPPO A2010

Web:




- Supported formats: MP4,

Music: - Supported formats: MP3,



-3G: ?



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5.2.6.3 Matrix

Manufacturer Model

Device OPPO A2010


Weight (1-5) Value

Cost US$113 From lightinthebox.com

Operating System




Weight 110g

Screen type *2

2.6 inch TFT touchscreen with 256k colours 240*320 pixels

Data transmission *3 Bluetooth and USB GSM quad band

Ability to show video Yes 3GP and MP4 video formats supported


Development of custom apps possible.


Total



http://www.lightinthebox.com/A2010-Dual-Card-Quad-Band-Dual-Camera-JAVA-FM-TV-Bluetooth-Touch-Screen-Slide-Cell-Phone-Black--2GB-TF-Card--SZ05151121-_p104718.html

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