Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #140847 in Cell Phone Accessories
- Brand: Garmin
- Model: Garminfone
Features
- 3G-enabled, Android-powered smartphone with powerful Garmin GPS navigation capabilities
- Built-in North American maps with millions of points of interest; voice and on-screen directions with automatic re-routing
- 3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 32 GB; access to personal and work e-mail
- Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 144 hours (6 days) of standby time
- What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 2 GB microSD memory card, wired stereo hands-free headset,
- Stereo headphone adapter, premium dash mount, quick start guide, user manual
Garmin Asus Garminfone Quad-Band 3G Unlocked GSM Android Smartphone with Garmin GPS Navigation, 3MP camera, Music player, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, SMS, MMS, Email, microSD Expansion (T-Mobile)
Product Description
* Powered by the Android operating system with deep integration of Google services
* On-screen and voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names, know your arrival time, and automatically reroute if you have to detour
* Pre-loaded with North American maps for navigation without cellular coverage
* Millions of points of interest
* Fast 3G connectivity via HSDPA/UMTS network. (1700/2100 MHz bands)
* Quad-band GSM phone for good global voice connectivity. (850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands)
* 3.5-inch capacitive touch display (320 x 480 pixels) with auto-rotation.
* Video capture capabilities (MPEG4 and H.263 with audio via AMR-NB)
* Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
* Bluetooth connectivity includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
* Multi-format digital audio player with dedicated Amazon MP3 Store app for over-the-air downloads.
* Access to personal and work e-mail (support for Exchange Server)
* Real HTML Web browsing provides better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone.
* Visual Voicemail allows you to listen to your voice-mail messages in any order, respond in one click and easily manage your inbox without ever dialing in to the network.
* Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is off
Vital Statistics
The Garminfone weighs 4.9 ounces and measures 4.6 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 144 hours (6 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/2100 MHz).
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By David Jackemeyer
Used since July 2011.Cons:Only up-gradable to Android 2.1photo quality is typically low; tried camera advance app too, which adds some features but still low resolutionbattery life is 2-days w/ my normal usehangs too often for a 2010 modelTexting via screen is problematic, fairly inefficient, even with Skype (when it used to be supported)Hands-free headset is cumbersome, but I have gotten used to it.Android Market worked for awhile, but when Google Play was introduced, this was not supported.Android Market has failed to work for 3months.still have not found a great way to clip it to pants or my person, but this may be a smartfone issue in general.Pros:GPS is fast and consistent, as long as GPS is only app running.WiFi has performed well (browser, youtube, streaming video)Video camera is low-end quality, but is easy to usemusic player (mp3, wma, aac) becomes easier to use with time...plenty of microSD card space (16GB, in my case, 32GB max is claimed)Bluetooth to vehicle's audio deck works wonderfully.Talk time is excellent -- I once enjoyed a 4hr conversation, and still had ~50% battery :)Google Sync (contacts) has been awesome.Never drops calls (AT&T service)Excellent antennae.W/ Garmin Portable Friction Mount (see reviews -- awesome!) is very handy in car (Jeep Cherokee)Lightweight, slim600 MHZ processor OKThis was my first Smartfone -- I'm still not sure if the change was worth the money, but I'm still squeezing out uses and finding new improved efficiencies...David
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By H. Chang
I ordered this unlocked Garmin Asusfone to try it out. I am really satisfied with this, I hope the manufacturer can make more new version. The satellite GPS is free to use without subscribing extra data plan.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By wf
Garminfone has been exactly what I was looking for. A Phone first, a GPS nav system second, and the capability to use the web and apps a distant third. Battery was disappointing, would only hold a charge for 2 days (I do not use the phone phone that much), so I installed a new battery ($8) and it is now useable for 5 days between charges. Was disappointed with Big City Communications (store I bought the phone from) in that they listed the phone as "Brand New", but it was not... phone was immaculate..... but had 238 contacts in its memory, the micro SD card was missing, display box was crushed and had scotch tape holding it together, battery had visible wear indicators on it. Big City insisted it was brand new, too much effort to return and search for a new one, so I kept it, have been very happy with the Garminfone.
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