Phone Specifications
Samsung Moment M900 Android
Sprint's first Android-powered smartphone, the Samsung Moment combines high-speed connectivity via Sprint's dependable 3G network (EVDO Rev. A.) with access to built-in Google mobile services--including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube as well as thousands of applications available in Android Market. Its 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen creates crisper colors and wider viewing angles than other display screens and its slide-out QWERTY keyboard makes messaging and e-mail composition a breeze.
With the Android Platform, you'll connect seamlessly to your personal and work life through its rich Internet browsing, huge selection of mobile apps, plus powerful productivity tools-all with the speed of the Now Network. The integrated Google technology brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. The Moment also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And this phone offers integrated GPS for navigation using Google Maps and other location services.
You'll enjoy access to Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound, and Visual Voice-mail provides quick and easy access to specific voice mail messages. Other features include easy access to social networking sites, including Facebook, Flickr and Twitter, a 3.2-megapixel camera with flash and auto-focus, video capture capabilities, Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion, access to popular instant messaging services.
The Samsung Moment comes pre-loaded with a variety of Google mobile services, including:
* Google Maps: Get turn-by-turn directions and instantly view maps and satellite imagery, as well as find local business. And Google Maps Street View enables you to explore cities at street-level virtually while on the go.
* Gmail: Multiple accounts support and undo for common operations.
* YouTube: One-touch recording and playback from home screen widget or app, one-touch sharing with friends, and the ability to view your own uploaded videos and high-resolution videos.
* Google Talk: Easily switch between chats, search your chat history, and preview pictures and videos sent by links.
* Android Market: Browse and download applications created by third-party developers.
* Calendar: Ability to see who has R.S.V.P.'d to your meeting invitations.
* Amazon MP3 Store: Download stereo-quality non-DRM protected tracks instantly to your wireless phone.
Key Features
* Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV–DO, Rev A network
* Powered by the Android 1.5 operating system with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market.
* 3.2-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen: The AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen reproduces sharper and brighter colors with better battery consumption. The screen also features an accelerometer that automatically changes the orientation from portrait to landscape.
* Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
* Optical joystick: Enjoy easy menu and display navigation with a highly responsive optical joystick that virtually zips from item to item so you can get to what you want quickly. Simply place your finger on the joystick and move the cursor around the screen, similar to how you use a mouse.
* 3.2-megapixel camera for still photos with auto-focus and built-in flash
* Record video clips at up to 100 MB at high resolution (approximately 10 minutes) for saving or up to 2 MB at low resolution (approximately 6 minutes).
* Visual Voice-mail allows you to quickly and easily decide which voice-mails you choose to listen to. You can also send out your own visual voice-mail messages to select recipients
* Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
* Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
* Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB
* Text and picture/video messaging
* Instant messaging: Chat from just about anywhere using Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger.
* Personal and corporate e-mail: Access your e-mail from well-known providers like AOL, Windows Live including MSN and Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo! and more. You also get Outlook e-mail with Microsoft Direct Push Technology and HTML support.
* Voice activated dialing
* Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
* Personal organizer tools include: calendar, alarm clock, world clock, notepad, stopwatch and calculator
* Weather Channel: Get detailed weather information updated every few minutes on national and local weather forecasts, weather radars, traffic reports and more.
* TTY Compatible: This phone connects to a TTY device, allowing anyone who is visually- or hearing-impaired the ability to communicate.
* Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC): This handset has been certified as Hearing Aid Compatible in accordance with applicable industry standards. This handset has a HAC rating of M4 for hearing aids operating in the acoustic mode.
Vital Statistics
The Samsung Moment weighs 5.67 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.34 x 0.63 inches. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies.
Sprint Services
* Broadband-like 3G network: Supporting the EV-DO Rev. A high-speed data standard, this phone enables you to download and stream high-quality video, straight onto your phone. Where coverage is available, EV-DO Rev. A connectivity provides average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps, with peak rates up to 2 Mbps.
* Sprint TV enabled: With Sprint TV, you can make your cell phone your always-on source for news, weather, sports and more. This comprehensive video service combines high-quality streaming audio and video from channels including ABC, The Weather Channel, Fox Sports, E!, CNN, The Discovery Channel, and more.
* Stay Sporty with Sprint: With NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, instantly connect to the NASCAR information you want, when you want it. Follow NASCAR action from practice to race day with real-time leaderboard and alerts. Get exclusive access to your favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver with real-time driver stats, breaking news and more. Live in-car audio, race radio, NASCAR on SPEED and other audio/video only available on select phones. Visit sprint.com/speed for details.
To access, just text "NASCAR" to 7777 on your Sprint phone or visit the Sprint Digital Lounge to download NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile (standard text messaging and data rates apply).
This phone also provides access to Sprint Football Live--free for any phone with a data plan. You'll be able to follow all the live play-by-play action with the Live Game Center for both pro and college football games, as well as stay on top of the pro football draft with a Live Draft Tracker and in-depth analysis and bios on nearly 500 top prospects. Access by texting "FOOTBALL" to 7777 on the handset to download Sprint Football Live from Sprint Digital Lounge (standard text messaging and data rates apply).
Nexus One: the first smartphone with Google
By Matthew Roesler Hamann
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Learn all about the launch of the Nexus One, the first smartphone designed by Google.
The year 2010 has just begun and after several months of speculation and news about the cold-awaited Google smartphone arrives at last on January 5, the day that Google officially announces the launch of the Nexus One, or Google Phone, as has been called by the public.
Until then the news had been published were no more accurate and clear information about this device that promises to shake the world market, not just smartphones, but electronics in general. It had not been released official images and users were limited to those blurry, leaked by the network in recent weeks.
First official information
The first official information about the Nexus One are limited to the specifications of the device, as it is no surprise to anyone, will be sold with Google Android 2.1 as the native operating system and touch screen of 3.7 inches, and a resolution of 480x800 pixels.
3D interface
The smartphone which is manufactured by HTC (the same company responsible for the Hero and the Magic) also has a 1GHz processor, 512 MB ROM and 512 MB of RAM, and has a microSD memory card, 4 GB, which can be expanded to up to 32 GB. The integrated digital camera to Nexus One is 5 megapixels and flash native has composed of LEDs.
Google Android
The Android operating system was the first smartphone to be open source, ie, to have the source code released to anyone who wanted to change it. Android is financed by Google and, therefore, is fully compatible with the main services of Google Mobile, and Google Maps, Google Talk, Google Search, Google Calendars as well as other less well known by users like Scoreboard, My Tracks and Sky Maps.
The War of the Smartphones
The launch of the Nexus One brand to ignite a war technology that promises to bring good results to users: Apple vs. Google. The companies have been facing battles are indirect for some time, and recently passed the Google Chrome Apple Safari in the list of browsers used.
With the launch of Google Phone, both will compete directly in the market for more affordable, Google intends to dominate space belonging to the iPhone.
The problem that Google could face in this regard will be imposed by itself. Apparently, the device will initially be sold in the United States in just two packages.
One of them will cost $ 180, but will require a contract in two years with T-Mobile, the other will not require anything, that is, the device will be unlocked, but it will cost $ 530, a fairly salty and higher than the iPhone.Enfim revealed
Google's event began at 10 am on Pacific Time, 16 hours GMT. Shortly after the start, Google executives began to announce the growth that the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), a group that takes care of Android, obtained in 2009. After 16 minutes elapsed, there is one of the most anticipated announcements.
"The next step in the evolution Android"
Finally comes the official logo of the Nexus One, the Google executives call "superphone. It's finally revealed that he is the fruit of a partnership with HTC, which has launched six mobile phones with Android and now launching what promises to be the culmination of a partnership between Google and HTC.
Peter Chou, HTC's CEO, says the device that has screen 3.7-inch AMOLED, and has said that the Nexus One has Snapdragon processor 1 GHz, the most "powerful" category. It has light sensors and approach, to facilitate the visualization of information. The Nexus One also has compass, GPS, LED indicator for new messages and accelerometer.
The multimedia playback features ensure compatibility with various types of files. For images: JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG. For audio: AAC, AMR, MIDI, SMF, OGG, WAV and MP3. For video: H.263, MPEG-4 and H.264.
The camera is really 5 megapixels, LED flash, 2X digital zoom and also records video in MP4 with a resolution of 720x480 pixels. The audio system allows connection to Bluetooth devices and has a system of noise suppression. Images released by Google shows that the device has only 11.5 mm thick, which means little more than 1 cm, and weighs only 130 g.
