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s'.Review: 3's INQ1

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; Accessed 25-02-08 It is thus marketed as an entry-level phone for users wanting to access websites and web-base applications from their mobile.NQ1 - social networking phone
Hopping, Clare 08-02-09; Accessed 25-02-09 The phone was created for the 3 phone network. The INQ1 integrates a range of services such as

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, Last.fm,

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, Myspace and

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. The inclusion of Facebook in a prominent position has led to its description as 'the Facebook phone'.

Reaction

The phone received generally positive reviews upon release. Some were extremely positive, with its low price, easy integration of multiple social networking features and light weight all being quoted as positive features. In particular, the phone was seen as successful for a manufacturer's first handset. The phone was awarded 'best handset' at the 'Mobile World Congress' in February 2009 Best Handset Winner INQ1 to Launch in Four More Countries
PCWorld; 19-02-09; Accessed 25-02-09

Features

In the box

* Handset * Battery * Battery cover. * Personal stereo hands free kit (via mini-USB connector). * USB cable. * Mains charger (USB connector). * CD–ROM for PC connection. * 3 user guide. * Quick start guide for Skype. * Additional guides

Supported functionality

* Bluetooth stack with

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file transfer and

A2DP In order to use Bluetooth, a device must be compatible with the subset of Bluetooth ''profiles'' (often called services or functions) necessary to use the desired services. A Bluetooth profile is a specification regarding an aspect of Bluetooth-b ...

support * Streaming video (can receive TV channels, watch movies or

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over the 3G network) * Streaming audio * Free Skype-to-skype calls * E-mail * T9 dictionary * 3.2Mpx camera * Video recording * Audio recording * MP3 player (can also play WMA and

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files) * Memory: 50Mb onboard * External memory: Micro SD up to 8Gb * PC Suite synchronization (With Vista support) *

HSDPA High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) is an amalgamation of two mobile protocols—High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)—that extends and improves the performance of existing 3G mobile telecommunica ...

support: Up to 2.6Mbit/s * HSDPA modem dongle * Podcasting with Mobilcast (unofficially supported) * Supports

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applications such as

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and many Java ME games. * Facebook always on application, change your status and easily access your profile, friends, inbox, pokes and more. * Charging via standard

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cable. (though its own charging unit (wall plug) and USB to mini USB cable are included, any standard mini USB cable can be used to charge the phone) * Brew games

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