Cingular 2125 (Cingular) Review
November 24, 2006 12:31 AM | Cingular | Comments (0)
| Put unprecedented power in the palm of your hand with the impressive Cingular 2125 Smartphone. It's amazingly small, it runs Windows Mobile 5.0, it's got Bluetooth, it supports EDGE high speed data, and it's a quad-band phone. In a word, this thing is loaded. With all the tools you need to stay connected and organized -- plus a few things to help you have fun -- the 2125 is the perfect choice. The 2125 lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do, like email, text messaging, instant messaging and web browsing-- all from one integrated phone. What's more, the phone's software is designed to sync seamlessly with email, contacts and calendar information on your PC. The 2125 also offers great mobile music and video options, thanks to Windows Media Player. Design With a 240 x 320 screen, the 2125 has extremely high resolution when you consider the screen measures just 2.2 inches diagonally. Below the screen, the 2125's controls maximize available space on the small unit. Contextual menu select keys are arrayed just below the display, just above a five-way selection button that allows you to navigate and control the Windows Mobile interface. A mini-SD memory expansion card slot is provided, and the rear of the phone sports a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture capability. |   |
The power key and an infrared port are housed on the top of the unit, while a universal charger/data port and headphone jack are on the bottom. A mini-USB port is also provided for wired data transfers.
Calling Features
The 2125 has all the latest calling features folks have come to expect from a high-end handset. The built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible. And a ringer and picture ID system makes it easy to identify your most common callers.
Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 2125 is designed as a complete solution for people who want to bring their office with them. The unit comes packed with mobile versions of Outlook, Internet Explorer and MSN Messenger. Outlook Mobile features integrated calendar and email functions, as well as a contacts list that is cleverly integrated with the phone's dialing functions. Robust SMS and MMS functionality is built into the Windows Mobile interface, too.
The 240 x 320 screen displays all your vital info in one place.
Microsoft's ActiveSync software keeps the device synced with all of your PC's Outlook information (via Bluetooth, USB, or IR connection). Users who want high-speed EDGE data connectivity on the road with their laptop or PDA can select a Cingular data plan and tap the 2125's wireless modem capabilities.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 2125, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a to-do list, and an alarm clock. T9 predictive text entry technology is also included.
Imaging and Entertainment
In addition to the 1.3 megapixel still camera, the 2125 is capable of recording 176 x 144 video clips to its built-in 64 MB of memory, or to the miniSD memory expansion card. The inclusion of Windows Media Player on the 2125 opens up a whole range of possibilities for this phone. Use it as a digital music player (with the included stereo headset), or sync the device with Windows Media Player on your PC to download last night's TV shows so you can watch them whenever you want. Or watch streaming content from the Web. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile game downloads.
Vital Statistics
The Cingular 2125 weighs 3.74 ounces and measures 4.57 x 1.81 x 0.69 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 6 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
Calling Features
The 2125 has all the latest calling features folks have come to expect from a high-end handset. The built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible. And a ringer and picture ID system makes it easy to identify your most common callers.
Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 2125 is designed as a complete solution for people who want to bring their office with them. The unit comes packed with mobile versions of Outlook, Internet Explorer and MSN Messenger. Outlook Mobile features integrated calendar and email functions, as well as a contacts list that is cleverly integrated with the phone's dialing functions. Robust SMS and MMS functionality is built into the Windows Mobile interface, too.
The 240 x 320 screen displays all your vital info in one place.
Microsoft's ActiveSync software keeps the device synced with all of your PC's Outlook information (via Bluetooth, USB, or IR connection). Users who want high-speed EDGE data connectivity on the road with their laptop or PDA can select a Cingular data plan and tap the 2125's wireless modem capabilities.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 2125, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a to-do list, and an alarm clock. T9 predictive text entry technology is also included.
Imaging and Entertainment
In addition to the 1.3 megapixel still camera, the 2125 is capable of recording 176 x 144 video clips to its built-in 64 MB of memory, or to the miniSD memory expansion card. The inclusion of Windows Media Player on the 2125 opens up a whole range of possibilities for this phone. Use it as a digital music player (with the included stereo headset), or sync the device with Windows Media Player on your PC to download last night's TV shows so you can watch them whenever you want. Or watch streaming content from the Web. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile game downloads.
Vital Statistics
The Cingular 2125 weighs 3.74 ounces and measures 4.57 x 1.81 x 0.69 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 6 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
