Alcatel have announced their first ever tri-band 900/1800/1900 based cell phone in the form of the slimline OT-V770 which measures in at a mere 10mm in thickness and which the manufacturer describes as a ‘multimedia handset’ (what cell phone isn’t these days?) on account of the device offering an integral digital audio player supporting MP3, AAC and AAC+ file formats.
Alcatel OT-V770 Key Features:
Network: GSM900 / GSM1800 / GSM1900
Form factor: Block
Weight: 75 g (including battery)
Dimensions: 104 x 52 x 10 mm
Display Colours: TFT, 262K colors
Display Size: 176 x 220 pixels
Shared Memory: 10 MB (MicroSD expandability max 2GB)
Ringtones (Polyphonic): 64 voices & MP3
Network Class: GPRS - Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
USB: 2.0
Bluetooth: 2.0 with A2DP
Browser: Yes, WAP 2.0/xHTML
Camera: 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 pixels, 4x digital zoom, video
Standard Battery Type: Li-Ion
Standby Time: 400 hours
Talk Time: 3 hours 30 minute
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The company incorporated in France has introduced the OT-S520, a simple mobile phone anyone can operate. Alcatel kept things pretty basic with this model that has a 1.8 colour screen and a 0.3 megapixel camera. Some would say the model is a bit too simple, but when you dont know how to operate a GPS system or even download a ringtone, a device like the OT-S520 can introduce you to technology.
Other features of Alcatels latest phone include:
- MP3 ringtone support.
- 10 hours of talk time
- 400 hours of standby time.
- Pre-installed games.
- Speaker phone.
- HTML MP web browser.
- USB connectivity.
When it comes to inexpensive pay as you go handsets, Alcatel has definitely made a name for itself. The OT-S520 is another attractive phone from the company, but it's very basic and the keypad is much smaller than we'd like
Item specifics - Mobile Phones
Brand: Alcatel Type: Standard
Model: OT-S520 Condition: New
Network Standard: -- Simlock: Virgin Mobile
Camera: 640 x 480
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Alcatel OT-E227 Butterflies review
We review the Alcatel OT-E227 Butterflies, and discover exactly what you get for a tenner – which isn’t much
Covered in butterflies, it’s the perfect first phone for six-year-old girls.
Not everyone wants an iPhone. Some people just want a phone that makes calls and sends texts. And that’s the market Alcatel and Orange are going for with the OT-E227 Butterflies – simple to use but cute looking.
No camera, no web browsing, no music player – it might sound hard to imagine, but it has none of these now-standard features. This most basic of phones does just that: the basics, like making calls. It has none of the features found on standard mobile handsets in these technologically advanced times.
It does, however, come in pink with a butterfly-flower-heart exterior, making it the perfect first phone for six-year-old little girls – and even their harassed mums who can’t be bothered to get into gadgets. (I don’t mean to suggest men aren’t harassed and all like gadgets, but you’d have to be pretty secure with yourself to pull this pink device out in front of the guys.)
This cheap-and-cheerful clamshell is designed for people not wanting any extras – and those not wanting such extras for their kids. It’s only available on prepay, and it comes in at just £10, when you buy £10 credit on top. And you’re definitely getting what you pay for in this instance.
The 70g clamshell comes in soft pink with a hearts, flowers and butterfly motif – hence the name. The sides and hinge are a soft grey and the overall affect is actually cute rather than horrifyingly garish. One side features a LED lights for call alerts, and a light is built into the top of the case, blinking through the butterflies when a message comes in.
It also features a USB socket for charging. While an icon suggests USB-jack headphone use, it has no music player, which is a shame when you consider other, highly budget devices feature even a simple java application to cater for this. It is a relief though if you're on the bus and the unruly teenager sitting next to you has one of these - there's no way they can play muic through the speaker at full volume.
Flipped open, the interior is the same soft grey with a basic keypad – just numbers, navigation and a great big ‘ok’ button. The keypad lights up red at the touch of any button and it’s nice and simple to tap out a quick SMS on the wide keys, which emit a satisfying beep reminiscent of old-school portable phones.
The 1.5-inch TFT 65K colour screen is nice and bright, and the white-rimmed black text easy to read, if a bit retro. There’s a setting for the phone’s own number to pop up on the screen, just in case you want to circulate it quickly round friends.
The main menu screen features three icons down the side, offering easy access to the usual suspects – contacts, messages… and a strange squiggle, which sets the alarm, diary events and ring tone to silent.
Otherwise, access to calls and other tools require flipping through the standard icon-based menu system. The phone offers limited tools, just an alarm, calculator and very basic diary. Display settings are also basic, with a choice of two wallpapers and seven colour-based profiles – the green is particularly alarming.
The OT-E227 also comes equipped with two games, the Tetris-style Russia and the Pong-style Bricks, so you can pass your time with some entertainment.
According to the Orange site, it’s dual band meaning you can use it in Europe, but nowhere further afield. It also promises ten hours of talk time, with 12 hours on standby.
And that’s… pretty much it. No camera, MP3 player, storage, web browser – but it makes calls and looks kinda cute, if you’re six and you like ponies. You’re getting what you pay for, but then you probably already knew that.
All in, it’s designed for first-time mobile users. With the pink-theme, it’s great for little girls but it’s slick enough that it’s an okay choice for women who aren’t into gadgets.
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Weighing just 80 grams, the One Touch 320 is perfect for pocket or purse. Designed to accompany you throughout the day, it features a long-lasting Lithium-ion battery and six setting audio profiles, such as "meeting" and "outdoor", that let you adapt the One Touch 320 to any environment. The handiest features of the One Touch 320 - like a one hundred-entry phone book, hands-free speakerphone and SMS - are just a keystroke away. More over, the One Touch 320 contains fifty predefined messages. Highly entertaining, it comes with fifteen built-in polyphonic ringtones, three games, one animated screensaver and several idle icons. The large, backlit screen is highly readable in any lighting conditions, while the direct-access keys and improved on-screen menu are easy to use. It also comes with a caller group identification function, a built-in clock and calendar, with programmable reminders.
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The One Touch 735 is a mobile phone with an integrated digital camera. Its photo and MMS functions are simple, fast and fun to use. A simple click gives the user access to numerous clever features and rich content. With its aluminum design, customizable photos and 3-D games, the One Touch 735 is a complete mobile, while being very easy to use.
Cellular
Technology: GSM
Band: EGSM 900 / GSM 1800 (Dual Band)
Phone Design: Candy bar
Aerial: Internal
Vibrating Alert: Yes
Polyphonic Ringer: Built-in
Melody Composer: Yes
Phone Navigation Buttons: Joystick
Automatic Redial: Yes
Voice Dialing: Yes
Call Divert: Yes
Call Barring: Yes
Call Hold: Yes
Call Timer: Yes
Call Waiting: Yes
Conference Call Capability: 5-way
Voice Recorder: Yes
Voice Mail Capability: Yes
Caller ID: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Ringer Control: Yes
Wireless Interface: Infrared (IrDA)
Computer Link: Yes (cable)
Speech Codec: EFR, FR, HR
Additional Features: Battery Saving Mode (DTX), world clock
Communicator features
Synchronisation With PC: Yes
Synchronisation With: MS Outlook
User Memory: 1.8 MB
Phone memory
Phone Book Capacity: 800 names & numbers
Messaging & data services
Short Messaging Service (SMS): Yes
Messaging Services: MMS, EMS
Data/Fax Capability: Yes
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service): Yes
Internet Browser: Yes
WAP Protocol Supported: WAP 2.0
Security features
Phone Lock: Yes
Keypad Lock: Yes
SIM Card Lock: Yes
Restrict Access to Phone Book: Yes
Organiser
Alarm Clock: Yes
Calendar / Event Reminder: Yes
Reminder: Yes
Installed Game Qty: 3
Calculator: Business / financial
Conversion: Currency
Connections
Connector Type:
Data port
Headset jack
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