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How Good Is The T-Mobile MDA? Find Out...

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

T-Mobile MDA

The T-Mobile MDA

This technical T-Mobile MDA review is computer-generated with this phone's specifications, it doesn't constitute a hands-on review. It lists its strong and weak points so that you make a sound decision.

The Good:

  1. Technology: The T-Mobile MDA works with worldwide GSM frequencies , a convenient feature if you travel overseas frequently. (Roaming charges from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  2. Memory Expansion Slot: It features a memory expansion slot 300, a useful way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  3. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  4. Full Keyboard: It features a built-in small keyboard. It helps not only when typing text but also when browsing the wireless web and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
  5. Stereo Bluetooth: It supports stereo Bluetooth (A2DP). Ideal to listen to music, or even just to be more completely immersed in a conversation. (score: 5/5)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Weight: 5.3 ounces of the T-Mobile MDA is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in your pants pocket or a purse, you could find it heavy. (score: 0/20)
  2. Talk Time: minutes of talking time. Not quite sufficient for most users, in my opinion. (Find phones with more battery life) (score: 4/20)
  3. Stand-by Time: hours of stand-by time. Not quite sufficient for most users, in my opinion. (score: 4/20)
  4. Phone Book: It can only store phone book entries. If you have many business contact or friends, this may not be enough for you. (Find phones with more phone book entries) (score: 4/20)
  5. Wireless Data System: No Bluetooth. (score: 0/7)

Overall Score: 51


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the T-Mobile MDA:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Because manufacturers do not always list features in full, some details may be missing. Therefore, the program that computed that analysis may produce absurd results. If you see a mistake, let me know by email.

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