Past year was marked by the birth of a new class of mobile devices - smartphones. Despite the fact that attempts to create a hybrid cell phone and handheld computer taken some time, namely in the first year of the 21 century were born lucky the first representatives of this family. In this article we will try to tell you about one of them - Palm Smartphone Kyocera QCP-6035.
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It is worth noting that this unit has raised interest, discussion and, perhaps, the popularity of long before, as appeared on the market. Perhaps such absentee success can be attributed to the general popularity of the Palm OS, which was chosen for this hybrid cell and PDA. By the way, the company Kyocera is not a novice either in the mobile market, neither in the smartphone market. Their first attempt to create such a device was pdQ smartphone, released under the brand name Qualcomm. The first pancake, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) turned out lumpy. It looked like this device, quite frankly, not very gracefully, and looked more like a clumsy, awkward bear. Perhaps that is why special interest this hybrid did not call. They are interested only fanatical followers of wireless technologies. However, their service is rendered a first of all, for most of the manufacturer. It is necessary to pay tribute to the company, which has not accepted defeat (as many in this case), but only took into account all their blunders and mistakes, and began a renewed vigor for the development of a new device. That it has to bear the proud name of the Kyocera QCP-6035. The best proof that the company made the right decision, may serve as a constant demand for this model in many online stores.
Kyocera in the flesh ...
QCP-6035 not only works, but it looks better than its progenitor. While he looked clumsy and drab, the newborn has a rounded shape and bright complexion. Looks like quite a smart modern mobile phone, except that the wider and thicker. The dimensions of this smartphone 15.62 x7, 38h2, 6cm and weighs about 210g. Complement the design is also a scroll wheel on the left, with which you can access all the phone functions of the device. In addition, it allows the wheel to navigate through the section addresses KPK'shnoy part of a smartphone. The microphone built into the lid, so that when you answer the call no need to recline. There is also a button to the speaker, which you activate, you can talk on the phone and work on your Pocket PC simultaneously. Feedback from users, this feature is a combination of cellular and PDA works well and is really convenient. Despite the fact that for the same purpose you can use the supplied earphone, many prefer to use it handsfree. Screen is a monochrome device, the size of it, certainly more than the cell, but less than Palm'a. In respect of items the company has made a compromise. Of course, QCP-6035 - nice phone, but today, mobile is available much cheaper. For comparison, a model from Kyocera can be bought for 50-100 dollars. So, what could convince the discerning user to spend $ 500 on such a gadget? Most likely, it is necessary to pay tribute to a fairly powerful handheld computer, which turns into 6035 with folded lid. And underneath the user will find nothing like Palm VIIx, running on Palm OS 3.5. This product's 8MB of memory and it has all the usual user of such a device. In addition, there is the ability to download software third-party applications, making the smartphone really "personal organizers."
Kyocera inside ...
Speaking of phone side QCP-6035 is a standard three CDMA phone. In addition to the standard for Palm-organizer of embedded applications: Contacts (Address), Notes (entries), Calendar (Diary), To-Do (Cases) in QCP-6035 is:
- Call History (Call records) - a function, the standard for most mobile phones. In memory of the last recorded incoming and outgoing calls with call duration and cost.
- Data / Fax (Fax) - uses the built-in modem in conjunction with computers to send and receive faxes
- Messages (Communications) - where do without your favorite all SMS'ok!
- Speed Dial (Speed Dial) - allows you to program up to 199 numbers from the phone book for speed dialing
- Voice Dial (Voice Dialing) - built-in device.
According to the user interface of QCP-6035 is intuitive. However, some veteran gurus advise still reading instruction - always useful!
Kyocera to communicate ...
All descriptions of communication possibilities QCP-6035, namely, Internet access, begin by observing that the rate of access to the most, frankly, not very high - 14.4 Kbps. But then he adds that this connection is quite reliable. Therefore, if necessary, we can bear. When you purchase an additional serial cable, you can even synchronize your smartphone with your laptop. True, in this case will only be possible to send e-mail, as navigation through the network is implemented at a snail's pace. Smartphone supports Web Clipping, HTML, and is equipped with Eudora e-mail client. In addition, there Eudora Browser. In standard, however, does not include WAP browser.
Fly in the ointment ...
Despite the fact that all the feedback on this member of the family hybrid cell phone with PDA at least positive, even enthusiastic, have the device and some minuses. First of all, criticism is the lack of USB-cradle. A little awkward arrangement the stylus in the socket, in addition, the pen itself may seem to some too easy. Synchronization with MS again calculated for the most part on computers running on Windows. Closing the lid does not lead to termination, we must not forget to finish with a smartphone in advance, otherwise the bill will be enormous. Also, this device does not have expansion slots. So Kyocera still can and must improve.
But in general ...
Despite the fact that some price for Kyocera QCP-6035 may seem a tall, today's users claim that your money will not fly out the chimney. In any case, you get a device no worse terms (PDA + mobile), bought for the same amount. In addition, despite the integration of the two devices in one or the computer or the telephone part of it does not lose functionality. So, perhaps, if you're tired of pulling a two electronic gadgets, you should think this is what a smartphone. Especially since he is probably one of the lowest members of this family.
Specifications:
Phone:
- three standard-CDMA, CDMA PCS, analog networks
- Speakerphone (Handsfree)
- Jog Dial (scroll wheel)
- Voice and speed dialing
- Vibrating alert and warning light on an incoming call
- SmartSound volume of the device allows us to adapt to the level of ambient noise
- Text Telephone - feature, which allows to use the 6,035 deaf and hard of hearing
PDA:
- Running Palm applications with quick access to addresses, diary, notepad and Cases
- Feature Tap-n-Dial allows you to automatically dial phone from the database PDAs
- Powerware Hot Sync
- IR port for data transmission
Internet:
- HTML browser with SSL encoding
- Web clipping
- WAP browser
- Access to corporate e-mail through Eudora e-mail client.
The authors, translation:
Anastasia Ershov
