TerreStar Genus Specs

9.7

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OS

Windows Mobile Professional 6.5.3

Display

2.6-inch
240 x 320 px

Camera

2 MP Main

Storage

0.1GB

Description

The TerreStar GENUS is advertised as the world’s first smartphone that combines 3G cellular wireless connectivity with an all-IP satellite network on one device using one phone number. The phone relies on AT&T's GSM/HSPA network while reverting to a satellite connection when AT&T's presence is missing or lost. The phone is running Windows Mobile 6.5.3 OS and features a QVGA touch display, QWERTY keyboard, 2MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and microSD slot for memory.

Pros

Hardware QWERTY keyboard

Cons

Thick body (0.76 inches)

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Display
Size:	2.6-inch
Resolution:	240 x 320 px, 154 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	27.19 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Features:	Ambient light sensor

Hardware
Internal storage:	0.1GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 16 GB
OS:	Windows Mobile Professional (6.5.3)
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	2 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording:	320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.68 x 2.55 x 0.76 inches (118.8 x 64.8 x 19.25 mm)
Weight:	4.60 oz (130.0 g)
Features:	Full keyboard, D-Pad, Soft keys, Notification light

Cellular
3G:	Bands 5(850), 2(1900)
Data Speed:	UMTS, HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s

Multimedia
Headphones:	2.5mm jack

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Charging
External antenna:	Yes
Location:	GPS
Other:	Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3)
Other features:	Voice recording

Availability
Officially announced:	Sep 21, 2010

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Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T

Overall User Rating

(1 review)

9.7

Christopher

Arena Apprentice

9.7

AWESOME

Edited: Sep 30, 2010, 7:24 PM

Phone owned for

Well this is my very first phone and im falling inlove with it. This phone is vry fast and quick. At times it can be slow like in apps or the internet. Overall the phone is great and I recomend people to buy the phone. ;-) I also love te querty keyboard, it's easy to txt and send messages quick!!!