T-Mobile Vairy Text review
Network and connections
Another device with a QWERTY keyboard for T-Mobile. Even the name hints at its suitability for writing texts. The Vairy Text is equipped with a GSM Quadband network receiver, on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. However, UMTS support for 3G networks is missing. The internal modem allows Web browsing in GPRS, through the dedicated HTML browser for viewing pages. The Wi-Fi antenna is absent instead. There's no shortage of handy Bluetooth, as well as the output for the USB data cable.
Design and features
At first glance you notice the essential and clean lines of this Vairy Text. The edges are rounded to provide greater ergonomics in the grip. The body is a single block, on whose front the extended QWERTY keyboard stands out. The keys are small but well separated for comfortable use. The screen is also on the front, a 320x240 pixel TFT capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. The dimensions are in line with the main competitors on the market: 14 mm thick for 103 grams of weight.
Main features
The platform this device is equipped with is proprietary, easy to use and to configure. Also important is compatibility with additional software, thanks to Java support. In short, the Vairy Text has all the tools to be properly customized, according to the needs of any user. The standard applications are nonetheless complete, with address book, organizer, alarm clock, calculator and stopwatch. It is possible to quickly compose SMS, MMS and E-mail with attachments in Office and PDF formats. As for the telephone side, it is possible to use the speakerphone and the voice recorder.
Entertainment and multimedia
Complete offering also for the features dedicated to entertainment. The integrated 2 megapixel camera allows you to take photographs when needed, complete with Flash and Zoom, as well as autofocus and dedicated functions. It is also possible to record short videos, to be saved on the expandable memory via microSD cards. The multimedia player allows playback of audio and video files in various formats. Or AM/FM radio complete with RDS function. The battery life is excellent, with 400 hours of Stand-by operation.