i-mobile TV640

Qwerty TV Tuner

As a pioneer in the TV tuner segment, i-Mobile include its flagship feature phones to complement the new qwerty. Unfortunately the screen a bit too small.

Although its existence was so prominent, but the i-Mobile include vendors that maintain consistency in the domestic market. It's proven again with the release of the latest series, i-mobile TV640. And please be understood only if the phone comes with qwerty concept. Understandably, the trend is now more stylish mobile smartphone.

The latest series of vendor origin from Thailand, brings the TV tuner feature. Actually, i-Mobile is a pioneer for this feature in the country. In addition to the TV tuner so reliable, this phone is also equipped with other features, some of whom dual sim card GSM / GSM, 3 MP camera following supporting features camera, radio with internal antenna, and the ability to record features TV and radio broadcasts.

DESIGN
It looks nothing special. Same with qwerty phones on the market. Size of 10 x 62 x 11.7 mm and weighs 101 grams belonging to the standard. On the back there other than the camera, there are also large enough that speakers can be enabled to listen to radio and music without using a headset. While at the top right there is a slot with a size standard headset 3.5 mm.
Testing: Grasping and investigate design details
Value: 3
Note: There are stainless list on the left and right and above

KEYPAD
In terms of size and design, the keypad is classified as very good. Its size is not too small and uncomfortable when squeezed. Moreover contoured keypad design is very easy for users to switch to other keys. The distance between the finger keypad allows the phone to operate. One weakness is the use of color to the identity of each keypad less comfortable in the eye. Especially to identify the keypad red numbers.
Testing: Writing SMS messages and operate keypad
Value: 2.9
Note: The Thai lettering was very disturbing

SCREEN
Measuring 4.8 x 3.1 cm, wide screen seems less proportionately than the size of the phone body. Existing space on the edge of the screen becomes as redundant. Especially the bottom of the screen. This weakness is felt when we saw the TV broadcast, the screen presence is felt less. Resolution of 320 x 240 pixels with a color depth of 262K colors TFT display technology (thin film transistor), a display screen sharp enough.
Testing: Displaying pictures and videos and watch TV broadcasts
Value: 3.1
Note: It is much better and more optimal when using the larger screen.

CAMERA
Relatively good quality camera. Although not adopted the latest lens types such as major brands. Taking pictures outside and indoor the result was quite good and clear. Including photographing moving objects such as cars and motorcycles with an average speed of 50 km / hour.
Testing: Take a picture cars and motor vehicles that are running
Value: 3
Note: There autofocus feature that helps sharpen the image object.

INTERNET
Surfing into the virtual world quite easily. Facilities Internet settings are available via a proxy. You just choose the settings of the service is being used, the phone will automatically set the parameters for setting an internet connection. Line connections of GPRS and EDGE, but this depends on the signals obtained from the relevant operator.
Testing: Out in the various sites and eBuddy
Value: 3.2.
Note: Internet connection using the sim card 1.

Messaging
Facility consists of sending SMS and MMS. For text messages, can accommodate more than 480 characters. Although the process of service delivery remains the charge with a multiple of 160 characters per SMS. We also can send picture messages via MMS, picture or photo camera shots can be directly sent via MMS, the MMS feature automatically compresses the image will become smaller.
Testing: Writing and sending SMS
Value: 3
Note: not an email facility is push email.

Connectivity
Moving data to and from other devices can use the Bluetooth and data cable. In order to more easily and quickly, it's good to use the data cable. When the cable is connected to the PC, then the position of mobile phone memory cards such as flash disks. You can easily move data.
Testing: transfer songs and photos with the data cable
Value: 3
Note: When not in use, should be switched off so as not bluetooth battery drain.

Performance
In general, I-Mobile TV640 perform well enough. From starting the phone when you first activated, the telephone, internet, cameras, and broadcast TV, going well and no problems were significant. TV recordings can also be easily played back. Similarly, the radio recordings.

FINAL SCORE: 3

Battery Performance
Armed with 1000 mAh battery power, the battery is expected to be used to operate non-stop phone up to 8 hours.
Test results, used for 2 days with standard use of SMS, a rudimentary telephone, internet, and open the various applications, the battery indicator reduced from 1 bar to 4 bar available.

Audio Measurement Results

Music 98.9 dB
Ringtones 105.2 dB
Human Voice 74.4 dB