Messaging
As expected, the A630 is packed with messaging features including SMS
(Short Messaging Service), EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service), and MMS (Multimedia
Message Service).
The A630 uses iTAP predictive text input rather than the more popular
T9 variant. Although both are similar, consumers familiar with T9 may
need to adapt to the standard. Simply enter the first few characters of
a word and the predictive text will guess what users are trying to type.
Text messages can be sent up to 160 characters in length. Furthermore,
concatenated messages are possible if the character limit is exceeded.
To be more expressive, pictures, and sounds can be used. EMS allows
users to attach icons, animations, melodies, and formatting attributes
via SMS. But for true multimedia messaging, MMS allows the most flexibility.
MMS
can include much more. Text messages can be sent to phones and email addresses
embedding formatting such as text fonts and colors, JPG and GIF images,
MP3 and MIDI audio, and MPEG video; providing consumers with true communicative
versatility by sharing it in words, photos, animation, and sounds.
Email protocols are also supported. POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP are accessible,
permitting users to stay connected with the world by checking and sending
email messages anywhere on the go.
Entertainment
A few features allow users to personalize the A630. It supports downloadable
wallpapers, screensavers, and ringtones. Additionally, color styles allow
users to change the color of menu features including display indicators,
highlights, and softkey labels.
But
users will probably most utilize Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME).
The J2ME platform lets users download and install small Java programs
on the phone. Due to J2ME's dominance as the most popular platform for
mobile devices, thousands of applications ranging from games to productivity
tools are currently available for download. Some are free, however most
are developed by individuals and require a fee.
Internet
While browsing the web, the A630 is built on WAP 2.0 with Class 10
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). GPRS is a non-voice high-speed service
that allows information to be sent and received across mobile networks.
Being Class 10, the A630 contains four downlink slots and 2 uplink slots
resulting in transfer speeds of up to 48 kbps and 24 kbps for receive
and send rates respectively.
Storage
Approximately 5.0 MB of storage is available for multimedia content.
Contacts, pictures, messages, and Java applications are dynamically allocated
depending on the amount of free space available. Since the A630 doesn't
have an expansion slot, items will need to be removed if more memory is
needed.
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