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February 23, 2005

Sprint PPC-6601 by Audiovox Review

With everything but a camera, this new Sprint phone is a possible replacement for the Treo. The specs for this model are very impressive. The phone includes a fast 400-MHz Intel XScale CPU, a whopping 128MB of RAM, and cool slide out keyboard. The size isn't a huge deal but the price is. Right now it can go for $629 which is almost as much as some people's car or house payment. The phone itself looks like a PDA and a rather bulky one at that. Most PDA and phone mixes have been around that size. Weight is a little heavier than a PDA but nothing to worry about. One main different when first looking at this model compared to others is the amazing bright 3.7inch display screen. Sliding the base out to reveal the lit up hidden keyboard, lets you use the typing mode in the dark. Right now with Sprint's high speed data network a speed of 120Kbps can be reached. So if your pocket can fit it after you take the cash out to pay for it, this would be a good buy. With geekBlue's personal opinion wait another five to six months and let the price go down. You won't be the first on the block to have it but you will at least have the cash to take out the girls you call from it.

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Sprint PPC-6601 Specs:

  • Weight: 7.35 oz
  • Operating System: Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition (Second Edition)
  • Dimensions: 4.9" x 2.75" x 0.74" (L x W x H)
  • Screen: 3.5" QVGA 65K Color Transreflective LCD
  • Processor: Intel Dalhart 400MHz
  • Memory: 64MB ROM / 128MB RAM
  • Camera: No camera for 6601 model, built-in CMOS VGA camera for 6600 model (not available through Sprint currently)
  • Expansion Slot: Secure Digital (SDIO)
  • Wireless: Bluetooth, Dual band 800 MHz CDMA / 1900 MHz PCS Operation, 1XEVDO
  • Keyboard: Integrated slide-out QWERTY keyboard with backlight
  • Battery: Li-Ion rechargeable, 3.6 hours talk time or 6 days of stand-by
  • Features: GPS chip to provide location service for 911 emergency, Built-in Speakerphone, Supports English & Spanish

Posted by geekblue at February 23, 2005 10:17 AM

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