In our test lab descended very curious visitor - a new communicator GSmart i120. This - the second in a row the unit from the company Gigabyte, which will be sold in Russia. Recall, most recently in the domestic market debut of its predecessor - GSmart i128, better known as the first phone with built-in TV receiver. And now came the turn of our hero, who keeps a nice thing predecessor, that is, carries the idea of mobile TV to the masses. Actually, detailed overview of today's guest i120, we will prepare as soon as possible. Just at this time decided not to delay your acquaintance with an interesting device and share their first impressions.
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| Gigabyte GSmart i120 |
First, as usual, we represent specifications: - Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Edition (AKU 3.0)
- Processor: Intel XScale PXA272, 416 MHz
- Memory: 64 MB RAM and 256 MB Flash ROM
- Screen: 2.4 "transflective TFT, 240x360, 65536 colors
- Expandable memory: miniSD
- Communication capabilities: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz, GRPS (Class 10), Bluetooth (1.2), Wi-Fi (802.11b)
- Multimedia features: TV Tuner, FM-tuner
- Camera: 2.1 megapixels, flash, macro mode
- Battery: Li-Pol, 1300 mAh, removable + optional 920 mAh
- Audio: microphone, speaker, headset jack
- Dimensions and weight: 106 x 53 x 20 mm and 130 g.
Let us say at once that at first glance, when comparing the characteristics, i120 and i128 are not much different from each other - except that the increased twice, up to 256 MB of ROM capacity. Pleasant surprises await us in getting acquainted with the design of new items, as well as performance testing and some basic functions.
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| Left to right: Gigabyte GSmart i128 GSmart i120, and |
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| Gigabyte GSmart i128 GSmart i120, and |
Thus, the difference between number one - the form factor g-smart i120. This unit is equipped with a full numeric keypad with all due. At the same time he managed to keep its compact size and ultralight weight. Naturally, for the sake of miniature developers had to make some sacrifices, but more on that cover in the review.
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| GSmart i120: Keyboard |
As can be seen in the photo, in an unexpected place, in connection with the acquisition of the keyboard, moved - navigation button. Naturally, to use it was a bit unusual. In addition, at the end of the device is just as valuable as it is a rare element of control - the scroll wheel - simply irreplaceable thing to read. I must say that the wheel still got i120 inherited from the i128. At one time, fans of the CCP is very highly placed the device if it was equipped with such a wheel. Now, of course, times have changed, more attention to other features of the device, but the elders of Gigabyte in this regard is clearly please.
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| Gigabyte GSmart i128 GSmart i120, and |
Another obvious change that we can not mention here - to increase productivity. And this despite the fact that the apparatus constructed in general on the same platform with its predecessor and has an almost similar specifications. When viewing the video resolution of 640x480 revealed that i120, unlike the i128, play it flawlessly. The same pattern was observed in other tests on the performance. As for the comparative races at runtime, the i120 and there does not seem to disappoint those whom he had already attracted. However, testing is not finished yet. And, perhaps, your competitors will bypass our hero. Finally, a brief example of the main chip i120 - built-in TV tuner, which now allows you to record TV shows. Yes, the video recording - that's probably the main point that distinguishes this device from its predecessor. However, we have yet to be operated portable video player, which claims the title of the i120. Note also that of the FM-tuner is an opportunity to record with radio waves. And with that, it seems, you definitely will not be problems. Total. As you already understood, first impressions of the device - rather positive. But GSmart i120, of course, there are also disadvantages. However, for a thorough criticism of requires space and time, we do not have to format a preview. So expect in the near future a detailed review of the second device from Gigabyte, who came to conquer Russia, but in the meantime study the photos and share your first impressions in our forum. The authors, translation: