Alcatel One Touch 800 Tribe review
Network and connections
An innovative phone dedicated to writing and Instant Messaging enthusiasts. First of all, it is equipped with a GSM Triband receiver that guarantees excellent network coverage. The internal GPRS and EDGE modem offers the possibility of browsing the Internet at high speeds, to send or receive data. The Opera HTML browser will thus be able to open any content on the web. Also present are Bluetooth, for exchanging files with other devices, as well as the USB data cable for syncing directly with your home PC.
Design and features
The young and dynamic style given by the bright colors make it an eye-catching and noticeable phone in any context. The monoblock structure is widened to comfortably house the extended QWERTY keyboard, but the thickness remains contained at 13.9 mm, as does the weight of just 102 grams. The front also houses the display, a 2.2-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. It is also equipped with an accelerometer for automatic rotation of images on the screen. The round directional pad and function keys also stand out.
Main features
The proprietary platform proves complete and competitive for every application offered. In fact, it includes a phonebook, organizer, alarm clock, calculator and currency converter. Java support also allows you to install additional software as you wish, in order to better personalize your device. SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail can be managed really easily thanks to the extended keyboard. You can also handle attachments in the most common Office and PDF formats. On the telephony side, it boasts speakerphone, voice recorder and multi-conference support.
Entertainment and multimedia
The digital camera included as standard has a resolution of 2 megapixels. It proves handy for capturing images when needed, as well as recording short videos. The available memory is 20 MB, expandable up to 4 GB via microSD cards. This way, you can also carry your favorite music and videos in various formats, to be faithfully played back through the multimedia player. It is also possible to listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts. Battery life is very good, up to 450 hours in Stand-by.