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T-Mobile MDA Compact III review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 58x16x108 mm
Weight: 160 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Host PC system requirements: PC with Windows 98/98 SE/ME/2000/XP
Processor
Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP850
Clock speed: 201 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 2.8 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS
GPS receiver: yes
Other: FM radio
Expansion slots: microSD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: No
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, USB headset
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

T-Mobile MDA Compact III

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
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.

Typical price

£ 249.99

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