Storage
Although
users who might be drawn to the M1 will want for an additional SD memory
slot, the 1.0 GB internal memory capacity is sufficient for now. It stores
up to 16 hours of music, or a combination of music, photos, videos and voice
recording depending on other informational constraints.
Connectivity
The M1 also supports Bluetooth technology with a range of 10 m (300 ft).
Aside from the standard Handsfree (HFP) and Headset (HSP) Profiles, the
M1 can handle basic file transfers (FTP) and the new Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile (A2DP) - which allows for high-quality stereo music from the phone
to the Bluetooth headset.
Additional profiles include BPP (Basic Printing Profile) to printing
images from the M1 to a Bluetooth equipped printer, DUN (Dial-Up Network)
to use the M1 as a modem to connect a laptop online, and AVRCP supported
commands to Play, Pause, Stop, Forward, Backward, Fast Forward, and Rewind.
Conclusion
For users willing to handle the extra weight and figure out the complicated
list of options, the M1 is a solid choice. For those not accustomed or in
desperate need of a laundry list of multimedia options, the huge and sometimes
complicated menus might prove too difficult and annoying.
Where others leave multimedia content stranded on the cellular device,
the M1 truly succeeds by helping users transfer their files to and from
the phone, PC and even Bluetooth compatible printers. Yes, the clunky design
seems archaic to the tech-savvy users Sanyo hopes to attract with this new
device, but its usability ranks among the best in its field.
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