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T-Mobile announces Windows Mobile-enabled DashBy Staff, 11 October 2006
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The slim smartphone -- a re-branded version of the HTC Excalibur -- boasts quad-band GSM, EDGE, and Wi-Fi connectivity, along with Bluetooth, memory expansion, and a 1.3-megapixel camera.

Editors' note: Click here to read our full review of the T-Mobile Dash.

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A pleasure to hold and to use for typing and messaging, the T-Mobile Dash finds itself somewhere between the larger and slower Motorola Q and the smaller, more nimble Cingular 3125. With a few simple additions, especially a trackwheel for quicker navigation, the Dash could easily edge out Moto's slim smartphone. Messaging options (including push e-mail and instant messaing) are impressive, the well-implemented Wi-Fi support is a great addition, and multimedia options are strong thanks to the mobile version of Windows Media Player. That said, we were disappointed by the Dash's mediocre calling quality and inability to edit Office documents.

Specifications

  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition
  • Wi-Fi
  • 1.3-megapixel camera
  • Bluetooth
  • microSD memory expansion
  • AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messaging
  • Integrated music player
  • Voice tagging
  • Speakerphone
  • 2.4-inch, 65,000-color LCD
  • Measures 4.4 by 2.5 by 0.5 inches; 4.2 ounces

    Price and availability

    The T-Mobile Dash is available from T-Mobile for $150 with a contract and an instant discount of $150. A mail-in rebate of $50 is available, when signing up for a qualifying plan.


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