Sprint VI600 Technical Analysis

This technical analysis outlines the best and weakest sides of the Sprint VI600. The strongest points are listed with a (+) sign while the weakest points have a (-) sign before them. This Sprint VI600 analysis is generated automatically based on our specifications for that phone and because manufacturers do not always detail technical specifications clearly, some information may be missing.

(+) Weight and Size: The Sprint VI600 weighs only 3.2 oz. This is relatively lighter than average and should make this phone comfortable to use and carry around

(+) PDA/Palmtop Computer: . The Sprint VI600 is a PDA phone, also known as &palmtop computer& (pda operating system). This generally features a larger than average display, the possibility to download very sophisticated applications and games and a full keyboard or a stylus which makes it an interesting palmtop computer in addition to a cell phone. It also makes surfing the web easier.

(-) Camera: It doesn't have a camera, which is not necessary but may be useful and enhance your cellular experience.
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(-) Phone Book: It only stores unknown phone book entries, which is sufficient for the casual cell phone user but, if you have many business contact or friends, this may not be enough for you. Look for phones with more contacts.

(+) Built-in Speakerphone: It includes a built-in speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations where you need to use your hands while talking.

(-) Battery Performance: It has only a maximum rated standby time of 120 hours and a talk time of 174 minutes, and it may be too low for your needs, especially if you travel a lot and plan to use your cell phone often

(+) Color Display: The color display's color mode is 4000 colors and its resolution is unknown. A color display is useful when browsing the wireless web or viewing pictures and, of course, the larger it is, the better the experience and, the more colors, the better your pictures will look.

(+) Analog Roaming: It supports analog roaming. Analog is the older North-American cellular technology, however North-American networks are increasingly converting to large digital-only networks, which makes analog a not-so-useful feature (check coverage maps for your area to discriminate on that aspect).

(-) Bluetooth: It is not Bluetooth-enabled. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or exchange data with your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance.

(-) Infrared: It doesn't feature an infrared port. Infrared is convenient, especially if you own a laptop (most laptops are infrared equipped), you can then use your computer to transfer contacts, ringtones or pictures (if the phone supports these functions) to the Sprint VI600.

(+) Downloadable Applications: It accepts downloadable applications (unknown format). Java, Pocket PC, Symbian and Palm OS generally give you access to a wider range of software to download.

(+) Voice Note: It has voice notes . A voice note system is pretty useful to make quick notes and reminders while on the road.

(+) Free Custom Ringtones: . It seems to support ringtone customization in a do-it-yourself manner, but we recommend double-checking. To help assess this phone's behavior with ringtones, check out the ringtone compatibility list.
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