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T-mobile wing

The T-mobile wing

The following technical T-mobile wing review is computer-generated with this phone's specifications, it doesn't constitute a hands-on review. It takes an in-depth look at its best and weakest sides so that you make a good decision.

The Good:

  1. Technology: The T-mobile wing works with worldwide frequencies of the GSM standard which is convenient for overseas travelers. --Note that additional roaming|Roaming--) charges from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  2. Talk Time: A talk time of 240 minutes. It is quite good! (score: 16/20)
  3. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is generally the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it generally allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
  4. Memory Expansion Slot: It has a memory expansion slot Micro SD, a convenient way to store more pictures and music or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  5. Full Keyboard: It boasts a full keyboard. Useful not just when typing emails but also when browsing the Internet and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
  6. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Weight: 6 ounces is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in your pants pocket or a purse, you might find it heavy. (score: 0/20)
  2. Stand-by Time: 144 hours of stand-by time. I've seen better. (score: 8/20)
  3. Speakerphone: It doesn't seem to have a speakerphone, which would be useful in some situations. (Find phones with a speakerphone) (score: 0/10)
  4. Camera: The 2.0 Megapixel built-in camera is minimal. Useful, but you won't make artwork with it. (score: 3/10)

Overall Score: 82


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

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** Because manufacturers do not always detail features in full, some features may be missing. Hence, the script that generates these technical reviews may yield non-sense results. Shall that happen, send me an email to let me know.

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