For phone:
The unit size is only once a bit strange, reminiscent of the dimension slightly to the phones of the late 90s, which now need not necessarily be a disadvantage, who it because something catchy like. The grip is also given by the orbiting protectors, which is designed to protect the unit in case of emergency from shocks. In side impacts, it satisfies this condition with certainty the case on the front it is only creating the Dislay sure if the tread surface is flat, the back should it go the optional solar panel in each case. In my tradition, it was presumably a gesture of goodwill for the long wait, including the purchase price of 99 euros. This panel replaces the good sealing and tight lockable battery compartment cover. Whether the charge is working, but I could not recognize, at an outdoor cell phone safe in the electroless Prairie a very valuable addition.
An IP 56 standard (waterproof up to 1 m max 30 min.) To perfect the equipment for all outdoor activities. I do not trust the machine to likely to leave it once sailing in a puddle in order to then continue calling careless can the fear of Support for the history alone keeps me far from the practical test. Dark gray / black and yellow / black are the color options for the XT-930
The "Tools":
Dual SIM, 4 band, GPS, 2 MP camera, 2-inch color display, speakerphone, emergency guarantee - that sounds an awful lot for an outdoor mobile phone below 100 Euro
Dual Sim can manage very well, standards can be selected - expectations completely.
4 tape I could not test enough, in German and Eastern European networks but it logs in without difficulty at a good reception - fits.
Sorgenkind GPS. Why worry child? Advance the positives - it works ... irgendiwe and just outside. Despite the existence of the 9 satellite Din consumption forever before it which makes contact. No comparison to AutoNavi what within 20 seconds thanks has its position. In an open field up to 3 minutes are not really acceptable. Did you but first docked, then it works, route and distance are recorded, calculated average speed, compared to relevant online maps but soft coordinate between 10 and 80 meters from, so it is of limited use for a neat Geocaching. In addition, any graphical connection is missing, also because most of Java applications in the open source area, the integrated GPS receiver does not recognize it as such. Clear interface problem. Here must be reworked or much one tries in its own Java tinkering. - Ie: GPS is only conditional and limited use.
No more, no less - same goes for the camera, this is sufficient for rapid documentation of damages in case of accidents, comprehensible snapshots up close, snapshot the new girlfriend of décolleté to the crown. To use the zoom is a waste of time, sharp photos you get there safely out only with a resting heart rate of 10 beats. Video function is also available, see above quality. Regardless - Outdoor camera is rare, the function is somehow provided and that was it.
The color display in a dimension of 220 x 176 pixels, 2 inches provides brilliant colors, the background LED lighting even in sunlight especially recognizable, many setting options. If Pearl speaks of excellent color display, I agree fully with that - more than I expected.
Handsfree to work, the speaker offers a clear sound for the opposite one is also understandable - function fulfilled.
Alarm System - first of all - who needs it. If you do not stuck dying of thirst or erfrierend just in the deepest Sahara or the Tibetan highlands, I can not imagine why this should be fine. Especially, as to be 112 selected without network coverage. Is precarious, that the key sits just above the flashlight button. Can be expensive if the owner then 112 times ask the dimwitted XT-930 operator for false alarms to checkout in Erntsfall. I am still looking for a deactivation function. Conclusion - dispensable with us, partly financially risky if actions would be triggered.
Useful:
Wow, in the open country a compass is very useful - nostalgic artwork and as I can judge it, in a horizontal position with precision similar accuracy - thumbs up for that.
Flashlight - 2 LED relatively strong in the head of the phone, connectable with its own key - also very useful.
Beveled buttons with clear contours. The slip for incorrect entry is thus difficult, the Mittelkey (4 directions and confirmation button). All this stands out from gummed pabulum from - personally I think it's good and I'm so good to right.
Mini USB and earphone jack - need more nobody. All this is hidden under a rubber flap that even after 14 days use still shows no approach from tightness problems. Definitely better than the processed cover Samsung outdoor mobile phones, which I had already considered as alterative considered.
Standards and functions:
Tones - polyphonic and mp3 - the latter, however, only 4 titles varaibel profiles, groups or individuals. Not much really, I'm still looking for a way to replace the default sounds, unfortunately, so far unsuccessfully
500 address memory locations to rich, to this but unfortunately only one number per name, no email. Avatar and one of the preset or 4 selectable tones assignable. Minimal Standard
SMS - different standards and inputs selected, text appears unusually large. That's better, but is sufficient for normal use of completely. Sorry, no free reception tones selectable.
Profiles - 5 pieces pre - editable and the function lacks silently without vibrating.
Alarm - 5 times can be preset, good choices, unfortunately, only have access to standard and the 4 free Tones
Schneelzugriffstaste (joypad) - can be configured individually, not for "Others" which precludes such as compass and GPS - a pity.
Audio and video player. Works smoothly, if you have created first because the playlists.
Calculator, Calendar - function is present
Units and Currency Converter - who needs it, but only in minimal functionality
Stopwatch and ebook reader (txt) - sometimes quite useful
Bluetooth - present and functioning. Unlike various Gerätebeschreibugen WLAN does not exist!
WAP 2.0 I have not yet tried - who this unit fetches, eh has not access to the smartphone generation and understands a mobile phone as exactly what the original namesake aimed it. I assume, however, that the browser to act like any normal non-smartphone.
Connection to the computer is performed via USB, telephone and mini SD card (up to 32GB), a drive without drivers than ever recognized.
Java games and applications can be, if programmed accordingly, quickly install it on phone or Mini SD, but the 220 x 176er degree is in landscape mode not really usual standard, so it can often lead to display issues.
Accessories: headset (for the radio, which is to be included), Mini USB cable, the same charger with USB connection for use Booklet
Advantages: Many useful features, good operability, clear, robust, reliable (if one can say that after a short time so
Disadvantages: Some things to spartan, presumably by not disconnectable GPS reduces the battery life (1000 mAh) of the orakelten datasheet 200 hours standby on one-third to quarter. 0 - in words ZERO - Software or Support and further documentation. This is extremely weak, especially as the XT-930 in Europe as Simvalley for 8 months on the market is (supposed to be). Ultimately, it is the same design of a solar Umeox 2 the Chinese manufacturer Umeox Mobile Ltd. from Shenzen. However, the Simvalley shows the protocol to the GPS chip of the British manufacturer Ericsson.
Conclusion: A very robust universal phone, which protrudes in the pabulum of mobile diversity. For hiking, climbing objectors the touchscreen era, living with a few compromises or be able to help themselves, a good choice, there are not comparable for this price on the division of the market outdoor phones.
Addendum after 4 weeks of use:
Only in practice, now show a few quirks and witticisms.
If it is possible to turn off the GPS (normally by calling another program, eg compass) the battery lasts about 2 hours phone calls, send and receive SMS 10, daily wake good 7 days before the last bar is called. This is a very solid battery life.
The GPS in the background will remain active, then will already after 2 days have recharged the XT-930.
Smileys in SMS unfortunately remain existent, as is the usual in my auto-capitalization at sentence start. A few bugs occur, for example, dissembled with me the preset alarm time from 05:00 to 51:00, only the programmer may know what you're missing there. Likewise, menu information in the font sometimes just too big to display a meaningful message, since two-thirds of those who do not fit the display. Imagination in the interpretation is so in demand.
Unfortunately, I do not see any option to link an offline map of the GPS via Java.
After all, it is Pearl managed to finally provide more than 7 months after the launch of the device, a 55-page extended manual for download.
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Despite some shortcomings, I think for me even the 4 Star upright.
