FEATURE |
WHAT IS IT? |
WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU |
Dual Band |
A switch that allows you to switch between transmissions that are adopted by different countries |
You cannot use a phone in a country where your GSM is not supported. If you are global traveler and would like to use your handset in different countries, you would need a phone with a dual band. |
Enhanced Full Rate Speech (EFR) |
Reduces the amount of background noise that gets transmitted along with your voice when you talk on the phone. |
If you live in a noise-polluted city, this feature is a must. |
General Packet Radio Service |
Allows you to be continuously connected to higher capacity Internet-based services |
You can use all the Internet applications like web browsing, email, chat, telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) over the mobile network. |
Inbuilt Answering Machine |
Allows you to record a personal message, which automatically answers calls that you were unable to receive and allows the caller to leave a verbal message for you. |
You can retrieve these voice messages at your convenience. |
Infrared Port |
Enables wireless connections between the computer and the mobile phone devices |
You can use IR to send and receive phone book entries (business cards) and reminder notes. |
Internal Antenna and Battery |
An in-built antenna and battery in the handset. |
Makes the phone more compact and also gives the handset a very sleek and elegant look |
Internal Vibrating Alert |
This feature can be programmed to physically vibrate when a call is received. |
Useful when you receive calls in places where you can't keep the ringer on. For e.g. in a theatre, or in an important conference / meeting. |
Multimedia Messaging Service |
Allows you to send and receive rich media messages comprising of text, sounds, images and video to and from MMS capable handsets. |
MMS will add colourful images, animations and sound clips to your messages. |
PDA Enabled |
Can do some functions of a PDA such as organising dates/contacts, memos, etc. |
Enables you to carry out the functions of a PDA as well. |
Picture Messaging |
It is a graphic that can be used with a short message or used to replace a short message. |
A creative way of communicating with your friends. |
Short Message Services |
With this service you can send and receive text messages to or from other mobile phone users |
This is very useful when you need to send information to a person who is unable to answer your call or communicate with another mobile phone user. |
Voice Dial |
A voice recognition system that allows you to dial a telephone number stored in your phone memory by just saying the person's name. |
Voice dial is very convenient and useful in places where you cannot see the key pad or while driving. It also assists speedy dialing of telephone numbers |