Dopod 838

Dopod 838 Specification & Features

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Display	Type	TFT
	Size	320px X 230px
	Colors	65536
	2nd Display
Camera	Type	1.3 MP
	Zoom
	Flash
	Video
Organiser	Alarm
	Calculator
	Calender
	Predictive Text
	PC Sync
	Speaker Phone
	Voice	Dialling, recording, control
Messaging	SMS
	MMS
	EMS
	IM
	Email
Multimedia	Java	MIDP 2.0
	Ringtones	mp3, aac, amr, efr, fr, hr
	Music Playback	mp3, aac, aac+
	Video Playback
Connectivity	GPRS	Classs 10
	EDGE	Class 10
	WAP	2
	Cable	USB
	Infrared
	Bluetooth	1.2
	Wifi	802.11b
Extra	Radio
	Touch Screen
	QWERTY
	Others	Windows Mobile 5.0 applications, Microsoft Pocket Office(Pocket Outlook, Pocket Reader, Pocket Word and Pocket Excel), Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft Media Player 10, Microsoft Reader(e

Dopod 838 Review

Powered by a Texas Instrument 195MHz OMAP 850 processor, one main concern would be the speed of the unit. Compared to a 416MHz O2 Xda II Mini, there is a noticeable lag when launching apps. Hence, instead of closing programs, we recommend letting them run in the background for better user experience. This isn't an issue for devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 as RAM is used solely to run programs while ROM caters to storage. Therefore, you won't run into a memory crunch. The Wizard packs in 128MB ROM of which about 44MB is available for storage and 64MB RAM (about 49MB available for programs). During our trial the unit exhibited sluggishness when doing heavy multitasking. For example, when we are texting in MSN Messenger through a GPRS connection while listening to 192kbps MP3 music stored on the miniSD card, the machine couldn't keep up and characters appeared after slight pauses. Fortunately, if you don't perform intensive multitasking, the unit will remain reasonably snappy for most tasks. Deal with the slightly underpowered processor and you will be rewarded with good battery life. With all wireless connectivity off and backlight set to maximum, the Dopod 838 clocks in an impressive 8 hours and 29 minutes. In comparison, the Xda II Mini managed 5 hours and 40 minutes. As a phone, the Dopod 838 exhibits better reception than the O2 Xda II Mini. The basis for this statement came from the fact that the connection didn’t cut off in the underpass for the Dopod while the Xda II Mini had problems. During daily usage, voice quality was good. While Persistent Storage is a welcomed addition, it leads to some minor inconveniences. The installation of programs will take a longer time as compared to previous iterations of the Windows Mobile operating system as files are written to ROM rather than RAM. Plus, launching programs now takes a slightly longer time too. The Dopod 838 is more suited for mobile professionals who are more concerned with managing their busy schedule and keeping in touch through the plethora of connectivity options this Pocket PC phone offer. Those looking for a PDA with an input alternative to the usual stylus should take a good look at the Dopod 838. It offers possibly the best compromise of device and keyboard size. However, if you are into intensive multimedia tasks such as video playback and 3D gaming, the Dopod 838's paltry 195MHz processor will be a letdown.

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