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T-Mobile MDA Compact III review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.7

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 249.99

Verdict

T-Mobile's latest connected handheld is the first from a UK network operator with a built-in GPS receiver. The lack of Wi-Fi is a major drawback, however; we'd also like to see the wide-area connectivity upgraded from GPRS to 3G... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Built-in GPS receiver
  • Option to buy with CoPilot navigation software
  • Excellent mini-trackball and wheel
  • FM radio

Cons

  • Lacks Wi-Fi
  • No flash for camera
  • Awkwardly located memory expansion slot

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 58x16x108 mm
Weight: 160 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP850
Clock speed: 201 MHz
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 2.8 in
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS
Expansion slots: microSD

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Member Opinion

7.7

Average Member Rating

Very Good

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Roberto Maietta

Roberto Maietta

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7.7

Very Good


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