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Gigabyte, the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, has officially announced earlier it will launch GSmart S1200, A Windows mobile smartphone with wide and full touch screen interface.

The latest report from MWC by Unwiredview confirmed that Gigabyte has fully disclosed the spec of GSmart S1200. Physically, the handset is classy, with chrome trimming, that makes it a classic retro-looking piece. However, don't be fooled by its exterior, as it carries full Windows Mobile 6.1.

As you know, Windows Mobile 6.1 is one of the most advanced mobile operating systems currently in the market. Although some users find Windows Mobile 6.1 a little bit buggy, but in general still several manufacturers adopt this operating system into their smartphones.

Gigabyte GSmart S1200 has 105.5 x 52 x 11.4 millimeters dimension. It should be easily fit into your pocket, as 1,1 cm is considered very thin. And it also big and nice WVGA display, which means more space for your applications, images, and videos. The full specification as follows :

* 3.1 inch TFT touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels
* Gigabyte’s Smart Zone user interface
* GSM and HSDPA/HSUPA connectivity
* Built-in GPS
* Wi-Fi
* Bluetooth 2.0
* Mini USB 2.0
* 3MP camera with autofocus
* MicroSD card slot
* 528 MHz Qualcomm processor
* 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM
* 1010 mAh battery

Let's go through the spec items one by one. 3.1 inch TFT, is nice, and the TFT screen should be readable in the sun, though no confirmation yet on any reviews in the web. But the pixel of 480 x 800 can be a little bit of problem, as it is not a common pixel resolution for images and third party applications.

Built-in GPS is a welcome addition. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mini USB, 3MP, MicroSD all are standard features of today's smartphones. While the 528 MHz Qualcomm processor is okay, it can use faster processor still. But perhaps Gigabyte tries to reduce production cost by using lower speed processor. The 1010 mAh battery however, is a bit too small. Modern smartphones that have a lot of power-gobbing features should have 1300 or 1500mAh battery. So expect the battery life of your GSmart S1200 will last in about 1-2 days.

Gigabyte's Smart Zone user interface is a skin similar to the finger-friendly interface skin found in LG Cookie and HTC Touch, though it seems far less superior than HTC TouchFlo skin. Just like in other Windows Mobile smartphones, Gigabyte's Smart Zone skin is created to enable users control the handset in easier and much more intuitive ways, as Windows Mobile is often perceived to be rather complicated to use for average users.

The Gigabyte GSmart S1200 is expected to be marketed in Q2 2009.
by : Beta Ismawan (http://cellfreakz.blogspot.com)
source : Endgadget, UnwiredView

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