Internet

As a smartphone, the 3125's main function to keep users connected. With cutting-edge Internet connectivity and a familiar web browser, it does just that.

Featuring GPRS / EDGE technology, the 3125 allows for a quick connection and easy Internet browsing. Dial-up connection is also possible, but, of course, slower and costly. The 3125 may be used as a wireless modem for a PDA or laptop via USB or Bluetooth.

Internet Explorer works similarly to its PC counterpart; users may surf the net by typing in an address, clicking a link, or selecting a bookmarked page. Various options facilitate the phone-browsing experience, including full screen and mode and text size, which increase readability. Users may also choose whether or not to load image files on web pages, depending on whether they are more in need of beauty or expediency.

With the high-speed GPRS / EDGE connection, users should have no trouble browsing the web with Internet Explorer. In addition, the phone may used to create a wireless connection for a computer or PDA.

Storage

The 3125's powerful data capabilities require equally impressive memory. The phone comes with an ample 64.0 MB hard drive, which is standard for phones in its class. In addition to the phone's memory, expansion memory is available in the form of microSD / TransFlash memory cards. This combination of a large hard drive and extra memory cards should take care of even large data needs.

Connectivity

The Cingular 3125 meets connectivity demands full on; the Connections Menu features USB, Bluetooth, AutoSync, Beam, Dial-Up, GPRS, VPN, and Proxy / WAP capabilities. This onslaught of acronyms is somewhat daunting, but the important thing is that this phone will meet most connectivity needs.

The Internet and messaging options are discussed elsewhere in this article, leaving this section to focus on connections between the phone and other devices. The two most important methods of connection are, as usual, USB and Bluetooth. The phone comes packaged with a special USB cable so that users may connect the phone to the computer without having to fork over extra money for accessories.

As for Bluetooth, the phone supports HSP, HFP, DUN, OPP, and A2DP profiles. Bluetooth experts will know what these acronyms mean, and novices will be happy to know that they can use Bluetooth to connect to a wireless headset, handsfree car-kit, or laptop computer. Users may connect their phone to any other Bluetooth-compatible device, which will come in handy for transferring contact information between mobile phones, among other things.

With an included USB cable and the usual Bluetooth options, in addition to various Internet and messaging capabilities, the 3125 should be able to connect itself to other devices and keeps its users connected to other people.

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