Meetings with the communicator had to wait more than two weeks. Every day, I heard the same thing: "device has not yet returned from the Beeline. Something fell in love with Mio 728 "bee" cellular service ... However, the delay was even the way - exactly to triumphant return with "bee" tests firm Mitac announces the model formally. Box of my test copy evokes spyware games. Abstract inscription «Pocket PC» in ordinary cardboard and no markings on the body of the device. I had to believe in the word that this is Mio 728. In the box found the charger cradle sync socket for simultaneous charging the second battery, hands-free headset and, of course, the communicator.
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Neither the manual nor even a CD with the drivers were found - the cost of the test sample. This, of course, a little more difficult my task when I started to install on Mio software from the desktop computer. However, necessity is the mother of invention - the site Mitac was loaded driver for the popular Pocket PC Mio 338, which went perfectly well, and ActiveSync «living" I, like all my colleagues, constantly. Because of this, I finally believed that I was dealing with the production of Mitac, well, at the same time established a crack, a few tools and a favorite toy Snails. Naturally, while in the cradle unit being charged. The standard package does not include any solutions for travelers and travel, the battery will charge only cradle. It's very uncomfortable, as Mio 728, as well as all colleagues, be discharged very quickly - with the active use it will have to be put on charge every night. Battery for such devices is not so emok - 1400 mA * h
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Appearance Mio pretty militaristichen. Discreet and housing, rubber inserts on the ends, the large thickness - something he looks like a hiking GPS-receivers. Due to the thickness of the device seems to be very cumbersome, although his other dimensions are quite comparable to competitive developments. Moreover, its width is less than that of counterparts, so in hand, he is more comfortable. Many innovative design solutions.
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Firstly, on the front panel except the navigation keys are as many as six buttons. For the sake of the two "tubes" (send and end calls) did not waive the standard for PocketPC keys, so the control has more than enough. The icons on the "pipe" button not eloquent, and the small size of the buttons are in doubt. Four-way navigation key is too low, so press on it is not very convenient. However, this minor carping. But the navigation wheel, recessed into a deep hole on the left side, turned out to be very much convenient. Other elements of the layout is also not typical for this class of devices. Right on top of the building - a massive antenna. Two LEDs (one for computer parts, another phone) compact grouped directly beneath it, are not separated and have not been signed. The stylus holder on the right is no longer fit, and had to move it to the left of the body. To all this we must get used to. No flaws, but the deviation from the standard, confusing the spent motor function.
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At the upper end is located infrared port and a slot Compact Flash Type II. More popular in recent SD Card no. Well, another unusual decision in the bank Mitac - cumbersome by modern standards, a CF slot more often endure in additional "backpack." But behind the machine is a welcome sight for fans of traditional solutions. Removable lithium-ion battery combined with a rear wall, a simple and popular mount for SIM-card for him - everything, as in most phones. The ability to easily replace the battery will certainly appreciate the active users, more importantly, to change the batteries on sale. After switching on the screen appears briefly some diagnostic message that appears at Hogwarts (like Harry Potter caught and Asia too), then we are left alone with a classic screen PocketPC Phone Edition. We begin with a review of telephone functions. There's nothing new. Appendix «Phone» equally to all communicators from the classical to the o2 XDA freshly Eten. That is displayed on screen keyboard composing. With the help of the navigation wheel, you can call the speed dial list and recent calls, easily filtered by type of call. The toolbar presents a concise set of options (call forwarding, change of PIN, the connection of network services, change network, sound system) and the editor of SMS, it hurt like a mail client. All the strength - in detail. Speaker volume not satisfactory during the conversation, but here it is the voice ringing loud enough. Therefore, in a noisy call will certainly be missed. Does not correct the situation and vibrate - because of the large size, it is unlikely someone would agree to wear the device on the body, even on your belt.
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Audio section PDAs and phones are fully integrated, so when you connect the headset you will hear in the earpiece and ring tones and caller's voice. But non-standard (mini) connector makes it difficult to connect regular headphones. Button on the headset is not, so to use it effectively you must include the option to automatically answer incoming calls. As always, the forgotten voice features: voice dialing, speakerphone, record the conversation on tape. As mentioned above, the device has a rubber-coated ends, so keep it relatively comfortable to the ear, but problems with the protection of the screen it does not cancel - necessarily need to change the film. Unlike other smartphones, the Mio 728 in the ROM stitched utility that allows you to add your own ring tones in the corresponding list. Why such a trivial operation requires extra effort on machines predecessor - is unclear. Communication module that supports GSM 900/1800 and GPRS, reprimands did not cause. He holds a network of slightly worse ordinary phones from manufacturers, but with the features of the communicator is unlikely to be actively used for voice traffic. As to the data, here everything is traditional to quickly and conveniently. In the Internet Connection settings chosen method of access - GPRS-modem, specify the access point, and ... everything. Next, the net! By the way, to control the GPRS-connection with Mio 728 has another proprietary tool. Nothing, except for quick access to the same settings it does not, but the lightning-fast switching from one profile to another will certainly appreciate those who move from town to town and for sure knows how bad the situation is with the GPRS-roaming. It is time to briefly run through the traditional PDA-filling machine. And for the umpteenth time to note that from here all the innovation denies.Classic StrongArm processor 206 MHz, 64 MB RAM and 32 MB standard flash memory, which is about 7.2 Mb for the user's needs appear in the tactical and technical characteristics of the handheld very long time. Reflective screen is very bright, and white balance are well respected, but the best examples (we will not poke a finger in the iPaq), he does not hold out a bit. Sound in headset is average, but probably the main blame for this lies with the headphones. The most interesting in the Mio 728 is still a slot Compact Flash. On the one hand, much need for expansion modules such as GSM or Wi-Fi from the owner of this device will not be. On the other hand, if you want here you can set a capacious memory card, for example, using high-capacity battery to watch video, first disconnect the phone module. Or just keep the card a lot of data from the Internet. In general, the prospects are interesting. In fact, the appearance of CF-slot quite logical - if so, these compact communicators still do not work, you can try to compensate for the large amount of advanced functionality, such as the ability to use multi-gigabyte memory card. By the way, the ROM stitched and backup utility data on the card. Well, let's sum up. All the "ancestral curses" communicators based on PocketPC Phone Edition for Mio 728 in the presence of: high energy, awkwardness and discomfort of wearing on the body, small number of phone settings, lack of convenient voice functions. However, the specific implementation has some interesting advantages: a little more narrow and therefore lie comfortably in the hand of housing, both economically and technically advantageous slot, Compact Flash, replaced by two movements of the battery. If so you need a mobile computer for non-voice traffic and active use, it makes sense to look closely at the Mio 728. Available in MakTsentr communicator Mio 728 appears in the middle of June. Purchase telephone service can be handheld for $ 699. The authors, translation: