Motorola Milestone XT 800( Rs. 17,000/-)
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The Motorola XT800 expands the Milestone family of phones by the company. A dual SIM (GSM + CDMA) handset, the XT800 comes with dual standby and global roaming capabilities. The mobile phone utilizes the Android 2.1 (Eclair) platform to run its operations. This combination of dual SIM and Android platform is a first for Motorola. This Android device is powered by a 550 MHz TI OMAP 3430 processor that helps you in lag-free multitasking. The phone comes with 256 MB of RAM. The 3.7-inch display screen of the XT800 has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and is touch sensitive.
On the back of the Milestone XT800 is a 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and auto focus capabilities. The phone camera lets you record videos at 720 x 480 resolution, so that you don't miss out on capturing the little moments owing to the absence of a camcorder. What's more, the XT800 enables you to playback the videos in 720p HD quality, so you can enjoy life in high definition.
Design
This Motorola handset is largely plastic-build with silver chrome running around the side panels. The classic candy bar shaped phone has 3 touch responsive buttons - menu, home and back - below its screen. The left edge of the XT800 houses a micro USB port and volume rocker, while the camera button and a HDMI port are placed on the right panel. There is beautiful patterned flap covering the battery, which helps in better grip of the device.
On the back of the Milestone XT800 is a 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and auto focus capabilities. The phone camera lets you record videos at 720 x 480 resolution, so that you don't miss out on capturing the little moments owing to the absence of a camcorder. What's more, the XT800 enables you to playback the videos in 720p HD quality, so you can enjoy life in high definition.
Design
This Motorola handset is largely plastic-build with silver chrome running around the side panels. The classic candy bar shaped phone has 3 touch responsive buttons - menu, home and back - below its screen. The left edge of the XT800 houses a micro USB port and volume rocker, while the camera button and a HDMI port are placed on the right panel. There is beautiful patterned flap covering the battery, which helps in better grip of the device.
The Milestone XT800 is provided with various sensors that are cut out to enhance your mobile experience. The accelerometer on the XT800 automatically rotates the screen depending on how you are holding it. The proximity sensor is added for auto turn-off, while the ambient light sensor adjusts the screen brightness automatically. The latter helps in improving battery life and makes for a better view of the screen.
Storage and Battery
The Motorola dual SIM phone uses a standard Li-Po battery of 1390 mAh capacity. The talk time served by the battery is up to 5.7 hours while the handset can be on standby mode for up to 96 hours. This Milestone series mobile ships with 512 MB of internal memory. You can expand the storage space of the phone by inserting a microSD card to up to 32 GB.
Connectivity and Features
You can connect to the Internet on the Motorola XT800 through GPRS, EDGE, 3G (EVDO) and Wi-Fi. Other connectivity features include a 3.5 mm audio jack, USB 2.0, Bluetooth and HDMI. With HDMI, you can watch your videos and images on your HDTV. Location based services available on this touchscreen phone include GPS, e-compass, and Google Maps' support, which help you track your path.
The mobile phone from the Milestone family is pre-installed with useful applications such as QuickOffice that helps you view documents. You can also access your corporate mails on this handset and thus keep your business mobile as you move.
Price
Price of this beautifull cellphone is near about $346.80( Rs. 17,000/-).
This post was written by: Sandeep Kumar Punia
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