ZTE GC990

Qwerty Phone Two Frequency

One of the qwerty phone with a choice of CDMA and GSM dual mode. Charming appearance, but only the standard capabilities.
With GC code in this series, ZTE indicate that this phone can be installed two different card technologies, namely GSM and CDMA can be active simultaneously. Of course, to call should alternately, whether CDMA or GSM card. And, the first thing we tried was the ability to call, either from CDMA or GSM card. Despite having two card slots at the same time, a button to answer phone calls or just one. But, do not be confused because when there is incoming calls incoming calls will be listed for UIM (CDMA) or SIM (GSM). Likewise when it will make a phone call, after pressing the destination number, we are given the option to use UIM or SIM.

In addition to our mainline dual on GSM-CDMA, ZTE GC990 multimedia features and reliable for online (browsing, email and chat). In the main menu, access to online, which is easily found is the Opera Mini browser, Facebook, Twitter, Google Search, MSN, and Yahoo!.
DESIGN
Nothing special about the design, look ordinary. Not much different from the kind of qwerty phones. But its design design quite sturdy, with a casing material which is also pretty good. There are several buttons and a slot on the side of the phone, including a memory card slot and port for the audio jack.
Testing: Exploring the details of the body and the body holding the phone.
Score: 3.1
Note: Cover the back of decorated labeled grafity Flexi.

SCREEN
With the qwerty design, is certainly the concept of the screen is horizontal. Can display images bright enough and with full-screen mode, but it depends also from the file photo or video. Screen size 38 x 50 mm was comfortable enough to display some multimedia features, including browsing the Internet.
Testing: Open files clear quality photos sourced from outside the phone
Score: 3
Note: Still quite light in outdoor conditions

CAMERA
No visible number that indicates the power of resolution which is usually written on the side of the lens. But, after we test image settings settings, the camera is capable of ZTE GC990 was encouraged at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels aka 1.3 Mpix. And, when tested the results of his photographs on the computer, the size of the resolution was right-sized. Images produced less maximal, let alone minus a flash light and other optimization. However, if sufficient light conditions, the results are quite good.
Testing: Photographing with the objects in indoor and outdoor.
Score: 2.8
Note: There is a round mirror under the lens for photographing herself

VIDEO RECORDER
The camera can also record video with a maximum resolution of 176 x 144 pixels. Menu video record function does not merge with the photo camera. But in the multimedia folder> video recorders. Some settings are available such as white balance, night mode, anti-flicker, brightness, and effects. There are no options for video format settings, only avi format. Results record the video when played back on the phone or on the computer is not running smoothly.
Testing: during the nine-minute video recording, file size 17.8 Mb
Score: 2.7
Note: In the metadata file recorded video frame rate specified quantities only 6 frames per second.

MUSIC
When tested with multiple audio formats, like MP3, AAC, and WAV, these applications can run well. Now, about sound quality, it sounded flat, not equipped with an audio equalizer or another booster. However, when the volume digeber to a maximum, the sound is heard from the speakers are not broken.
Testing: Play music files from several different formats.
Score: 3.1
Note: working multitasking

FM RADIO
As usual, to activate the FM radio feature, we must be striking the headset first. Its simplicity is that we can use the headset with 3.5 mm universal jack. This means that this phone could be compatible with a common headset. Existing radio feature seems simple, and no additional features or track record broadcast ID.
Testing: Looking for radio stations, and heard the broadcast.
Score: 2.8
Note: It can store 9 radio station

Connectivity
GC990 ZTE relies on two types of connectivity for data traffic and connect with other devices, ie a mini USB cable and bluetooth. USB ports have a common standard, when we test with the same interface with other mobile miniUSB cable is compatible, no problems. Bluetoothnya have a fairly complete profile, such as handsfree, headset, A2DP, FTP, HID, and DUN.
Testing: Transferring files of photos and videos from phone to computer
Score: 3
Note: Receive audio at 3.4 MB file takes 1 minute 31 seconds.

FINAL SCORE: 2.9

Performance
Overall this phone works well. For the record when taking pictures, saving process takes a few seconds. So we must be ready hand position until the process is completed so that images are not saving the blur.

Battery Performance
General constraint on the dual battery consumption on the need doubled compared with the single band phone. Moreover, if the active use of multimedia features will drain the battery faster. During the test period with a capacity of 900 mAh battery can last up to two days.
Audio Test Results
Music 92.5 dB
93.6 dB Ringtone
Human Voice 83.9 dB