Basic Features
Running off a 200-MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 730 processor, the SMT5600
integrates a ARM926EJ-S core for application processing; offering twice
the application performance while doubling the standby time over previous
generations of handsets, smartphones and PDAs.
Operating under the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition OS, the Audiovox
SMT5600 comes with Pocket versions of Internet Explorer, Outlook, Media
Player 10, MSN Messenger, and ActiveSync.
Released for the Cingular / AT&T Wireless, the tri-band SMT5600 operates
over GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900 MHz frequencies. Audiovox rated the SMT5600's
1050 Li-Ion battery at up to 5 hours of talk time, and 4 days (96 hours)
of standby. Actual times will be slightly less. When handset manufacturers
and cell phone carriers list talk time and standby time ratings, they usually
include disclaimers about variable performance and often refer to the times
they publish as maximum times.
Screen
 The
Audiovox SMT5600 features a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) screen, capable
of displaying 65K colors. Measuring 2.2-inch-diagonally, it has a resolution
of 176 x 220 px.
Being TFT, the SMT5600's screen is vibrant and responsive. Since its
circuit transistors are placed directly on the glass, rather than STN screens,
refreshing does not require the scanning of pixel locations; resulting in
quick response times needed for using the display as a viewfinder in camera
mode.
Audio
The SMT5600's speaker emits from the right side. Surprisingly loud, in
speakerphone mode sounds transmits clearly. Using Windows Media Player 10,
the SMT5600 is transformed into a MP3 player. By using the supplied stereo
headset, users can download and listen to hours of music. And with the miniSD
expansion slot, extra songs can be stored on external memory.
Ringtones support MP3s as well; a step up from polyphonic ringtones. Contrary
to MIDIs, MP3s are straight recordings from an audio source, rather than musical
notes played through a local synthesizer. The result is an exact duplicate of
the recorded source, including music with lyrics or recorded voice. Anything
users can play and record can be turned into a ringtone.
Messaging
 SMS
text messaging is supported with T9 predictive text. However should users
require more than words, the SMT5600 also supports MMS (Multimedia Message
Service).
By providing true multimedia capabilities, users can attach photos and
video taken with the built-in camera, sound, and time-based sequencing.
Log on to MSN Messenger and chat with friends on the SMT5600. Similar
to the desktop version, users can quickly send instant messages to anyone
on their contact list while interacting with multiple people at the same
time. Additionally, the "My Text" feature allows frequently used messages
to be sent with a single tap.
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