Internet
The D807 uses EDGE Class 10 technology and supports the GPRS protocol,
as well as the popular high speed EDGE data protocol. With its Bluetooth
capability and a Cingular data plan, the D807 can also be used as a wireless
modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone features a built-in browser for MEdia
Net downloads and mobile web browsing.
EDGE, Cingular's 3G network, allows data transfers two to three times
faster than traditional GPRS networks. Averaging speeds from 70 to 135 kbps,
the EDGE network has expanded to over 13,000 U.S. cities and towns and more
than 39,000 miles of U.S. highways. International EDGE and GPRS roaming
are also available in more than 80 countries, allowing access to more than
253 million people worldwide.
While the D807 has EDGE and GPRS, Cingular just released its first HSDPA
(High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) phone in July. While consumers may be
content with EDGE, HSDPA will have 400-700 Kbps data rates to start and
promises eventual speeds of up to 10 Mbps.
As Cingular plays catch-up with EV-DO, EDGE is fast becoming replaced.
Regardless it still provides modest speeds to a far-reaching, almost nationwide
network.
Storage
 With
18.0 MB of internal memory, the D807 has ample storage space for photos,
videos, ringtones, and text messages. However, more memory is needed to
use the built-in MP3 player so the D807 features a microSD expansion slot
along the right side of the handset.
While the phone does not come with a memory card in the box, they can
be purchased separately in sizes of up to 2 GB.
Connectivity
Featuring Bluetooth technology, the D807 allows users to connect wirelessly
to Bluetooth-compatible accessories within a 10 meter (30 foot) range. Compatible
with several popular Bluetooth profiles, users are able to pair with a variety
of devices.
The D807 supports Headset Profile (HSP) to connect with popular Bluetooth
headsets, Hands-free Profile (HFP) to use hands-free car kits, Serial Port
Profile (SPP) to emulate a serial port, File Transfer Profile (FTP) to send
files from phone-to-phone, Object Push Profile (OPP) to send a vCard, and
Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile to allow consumers to connect their laptops
to go online over Bluetooth.
Unfortunately, A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is not supported
on the D807. A new technology, A2DP allows users to listen to stereo music
on A2DP-compatible Bluetooth headphones. However, with all the devices that
it is able to connect to, plus its ability to be used as a wireless modem,
few users will be disappointed with the D807's Bluetooth connectivity.
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