The Garminfone from T-Mobile is the first Android-powered smart phone having GPS navigation and is a mixture of fun and functionality. It runs on the Android 1.6 operating system and is quite a viable option for avid drivers. It has GPS onboard: U.S. maps, public transportation, real time traffic controls, local gas prices, local events, local weather, public transportation directions, traffic reports and much more available at a mere touch. It uses all the latest technology like Bluetooth connectivity, built-in hands-free speaker, WLAN, HSDPA, GPRS and EDGE.
It has a solid construction and is classy. The phone is easy to hold as it measures 4.57 x .49 x 2.46 inches and weighs 4.9 ounces. On the face of it, the highly responsive HVGA 3.5 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with 256k colors and resolution of 320 x 480 pixels is impressive. The Accelerometer sensor for UI automatically rotates images for portrait or landscape viewing. The onscreen Keyboard is laid out spaciously and makes the keypad easy to use. The home, menu, phone, back and a four-way D-pad which are below the main display works smoothly.
The Garmin has a volume rocker and camera activation/capture button on the right spine. A Micro-USB port is located on bottom for charging and syncing the phone. The power is at the top of the device. The 3MP camera is on the back which is convenient to use. Camera has built-in auto focus lens and 2048 x 1536 pixels usable to capture special moments as photos or video clips. Being GPS-based, Geo-tagging photos are an option. In video mode, you can change the video quality and format type. The phone comprises of 4GB Flash + 256 MB SDRAM + 256 MB ROM; internal memory. It also includes 2GB micro SD card which is expandable up to 32 GB through microSD slot. The phone has a photocall option and can keep a record of unlimited calls and entries.
The Garminfone has an easy-to-use interface. The phone and the navigation apps are displayed on the left. A customizable bar is on the right side that allows you to scroll through your favorite apps and with the help of small tap; you can further reveal the full main menu of apps. In addition to all the other benefits of Android including real support for Google services, you can avail of Microsoft Exchange synchronization, more calendar apps, Amazon MP3 Store and much more.
With the built-in media player user can enjoy favorite songs and video at fingertips. The stereo Bluetooth 2.1 will maintain song clarity. With the built-in hands-free speakerphone, you can receive calls and music in style.
The standard Lion- 1500mAh Battery of the Garminfone will last up to 25 days standby and 8hours in talk time mode. Its 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor handles most tasks without any trouble and T-Mobile's 3G network provides an extended and reliable coverage.
The cell phone supports Email, push email, Gmail and instant messaging. It has built in text messaging and multimedia messaging to keep connecting you with friends and colleagues. The cell phone supports several kinds of email accounts: Google, AIM and Myspace. You can even configure POP, SMTP and IMAP4 accounts.
In summary, the Garminfone is the perfect choice for those who use maps and GPS functionality of the phone. The Geo-tagging connectivity over 3G and Wi-Fi acts like a convenient handheld GPS and perfect companion on a drive. Grab yours right now from Cellhub.com!