Philips E102 review

Network and connections
The Philips E102 is a low-end market cell phone. In terms of technical features, it is in fact a Dualband GSM cell phone, on 900 and 1800 MHz frequencies. For browsing the Internet there are the built-in modem and the WAP browser, while data transfer is managed by GPRS support. To exchange data with other devices, Bluetooth is not present, but you can only use the USB cable to sync the E102 with your home PC, so as to always keep appointments and contacts up to date.

Design and features
The E102 is a compact cell phone with a monoblock structure. It is equipped with elegant lines and rounded edges, which provide greater security and ergonomics in the grip. The dimensions are quite in line with its direct competitors in the segment, with a thickness of 12.7 mm and a weight of just 68.8 grams. On the front stands out the bright CSNT display at 128x128 pixels, capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. Below it are some function keys and the directional pad. Opening it vertically instead reveals the standard numeric keypad. The sales kit includes the USB cable, as well as the ever-present earphones.

Main features
Although the Philips E102 is a decidedly competitive device, the functions available are complete. It is in fact equipped with a built-in speakerphone, a voice recorder, and support for multiconference calls as far as the voice sector is concerned. Moving on to management utilities, there are the alarm clock, the calendar for managing appointments, a phonebook with advanced contact management, a calculator, and more. Predictive text support, on the other hand, helps you quickly write SMS and multimedia messages.

Entertainment and multimedia
Moving on to the aspect dedicated to leisure, you can count on an mp3 player capable of playing your favorite music. Unfortunately, the memory available is not much and, moreover, there is no possibility of expansion. For this reason, data portability will be quite limited. However, you can listen to AM/FM radio stations, thanks to the built-in antenna. The digital camera, now present on most devices, is instead not present. The 650 mAh battery guarantees good battery life, given the low consumption due to the simplicity of the functions offered by this device.