Data News published a second test of 15 GSM handsets in its issue of 18/01/97. These are the specifications:
Manufacturer |
Ascom |
Alcatel |
Alcatel |
Ericsson |
Ericsson |
Motorola |
Motorola |
Motorola |
Nokia |
Nokia |
Panasonic |
Panasonic |
Philips |
Philips |
Siemens |
Siemens |
Sony |
|
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Type |
Elisto |
HC800 |
HC1000 |
GH 318 |
GH 388 |
International 6300 |
d460 |
International 8700 |
1610 |
8110 |
EB G350S |
EB G500 |
Fizz |
Spark |
S4 Power |
S6 - Handy |
CM-DX1000 |
|
Price (+/-) |
13632 |
14380 |
16446 |
13215 |
21000 |
10000* |
12314 |
21405 |
12393 |
27264 |
8256 |
16525 |
7434 |
16360 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
16521 |
|
Size /w tested battery (l x w x h mm) |
175x50x21 |
156 x 58 x 22 |
156 x 58 x 22 |
166x47x35 |
163 x 46 x 26 |
156 x 56 x 27 |
156 x 56 x30 |
154 x 58 x25 |
160 x 58 x 28 |
156 x 46 x 23 |
156 x 47 x 35 |
156 x 44 x 31 |
177 x 62 x 20 |
155 x 62 x 22 |
173 x 43 x 29 |
192 x 57 x 20 |
150x45x28 |
|
Weight /w tested battery (grams) |
180 |
230 |
230 |
250 |
172 |
225 |
195 |
215 |
254 |
160 |
225 |
215 |
230 |
184 |
240 |
180 |
235 |
|
Type of tested battery |
NiMH 550 mA/h |
NiMH |
NiMH |
NiMH |
NiMH |
NiMH 600 mA/h |
NiMH 500 mA/h |
NiMH 600 mA/h |
NiMH 600 mA/h |
LiOn 400 mA/h |
NiCad 580 mA/h |
NiMH 850 mA/h |
NiCd 400 mA/h |
NiMH 600 mA/h |
LiOn 1350 mA/h |
LiOn 1000 mA/h |
Li-Ion 1200 mA/h |
|
Talk time with tested battery (mins) |
115 |
85 |
85 |
230 |
75 |
105 |
200 |
240 |
210 |
125 |
80 |
150 |
75 |
120 |
600 |
240 |
300 |
|
Type of SIM |
Small |
Standard |
Standard |
Small |
Small |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Small |
Small |
Small |
Standard |
Both |
Small |
Small |
Small |
|
Supports SIM phase 2? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Supports data/fax? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
SMS transmit? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
SMS receive? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Display (linex x chars) |
4 x 12 |
5 x 15 |
5 x 15 |
3 x 12 |
3 x 12 |
2 x 12 |
2 x 12 |
4 x 12 |
2 x 8 |
4 x 13 |
2 x 11 |
3 x 12 |
5 x 12 |
7 x 17 |
4 x 16 |
4 x 16 |
4 x 16 |
|
Battery status display |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
|
Field strength display |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
Permanent/Graphic |
|
Number memory |
only on SIM |
2 x 50 |
2 x 50 |
only on SIM |
only on SIM |
100 |
100 |
100 |
only on SIM |
125 |
Only on SIM |
Only on SIM |
Only on SIM |
Only on SIM |
50 |
Only on SIM |
50 |
|
Redialling |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Hands free car set available? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Unknown |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Options (not a complete list) |
Cigarette Lighter Adapter; Protective Sleeve; Travel Charger |
Batteries (NiMH, NiCad, Li-Ion); Rapid Charger; Super Light Battery Charger; Charger-Discharger; Desk Charger |
Batteries (NiMH, NiCad, Li-Ion); Rapid Charger; Super Light Battery Charger; Charger-Discharger; Desk Charger; GSM PC Card HC-1000 |
Batteries (NiMH: 400 mA/h; 550 mA/h; 1100 mA/h); Multi Charger; Fast Travel Charger; Advanced Charger; Portable Hands Free; Vibra Call; PC Card modem |
Batteries (NiMH: 400 mA/h; 550 mA/h; 1100 mA/h); Multi Charger; Fast Travel Charger; Advanced Charger; Portable Hands Free; Vibra Call; PC Card modem |
Several NiCad, NiMH en LiOn batteries (from 400 mA/h to 1300 mA/h); Travel and Desktop Chargers; Cigarette Lighter Adapter |
Several NiCad, NiMH en LiOn batteries (from 400 mA/h to 1300 mA/h); Travel and Desktop Chargers; Cigarette Lighter Adapter; CELLect 1 and 2 PC Cards |
Several NiCad, NiMH en LiOn batteries (from 400 mA/h to 1300 mA/h); Travel and Desktop Chargers; Cigarette Lighter Adapter; StarTAC Holster; CELLect 1 and 2 PC Cards |
Batteries (NiMH: 1200 mA/h); Hands Free set; Fast & Light Charger; Standard Charger |
Nokia Cellular Ware (SMS and phone memory management on PC); NiMH 900 mA/h battery; Desktop Charger; Cellular Data PC Card; Cigarette Lighter Adapter |
Batteries (NiMH: 550, 850; NiCd: 1200 mA/h) |
Batteries (600, 1600 mA/h); PC Card (from several manufacturers); RS232 Serial PC Interface; Dual Charger; DC Adapter; Holder; Carry Case |
Batteries (NiMH: 400, 600, 900, 1600 mA/h; Travel & Desktop Charger; Cigarette Lighter Adapter; Cases in different colours |
Batteries (LiOn: 400 + 4000mA/h; NiMH: 400, 600, 900 mA/h; Vibra Battery (silent alarm)); Travel & Desktop Charger; Cigarette Lighter Adapter; Cases in different colours |
Spare battery; PC Card modem |
Spare battery |
Spare battery; Modem card |
|
Telephone manufacturer |
03/2408391 |
03/2408391 |
02/7451310 |
02/7451310 |
02/7185411 |
02/7185411 |
02/7185411 |
02/7150660 |
02/7150660 |
02/4810481 |
02/4810481 |
02/5362111 |
02/5362111 |
02/7241903 |
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Web-site manufacturer |
Test performed by Data TestLab. See also the test results for these GSM-portables.
Name: Jozef Schildermans
Email: jozef@datatestlab.com