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The video features Keith as he reviews T-Mobile's new 3G phone, the Tap, which was released in early November. Manufactured by Huawei, the Tap is noted for its slim design, practical grip, and durable construction featuring a combination of plastic and metal elements. Despite some layout concerns, such as the closely positioned lock and camera buttons, the phone's physical features are well-received.
The phone boasts a 2.8-inch resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240×320 pixels and includes several basic features like volume buttons, a micro USB port, a lanyard hole, and a standard two-megapixel camera. On the usability front, it utilizes a directional pad (d-pad) for navigation, which some users may find easier than touch navigation, and includes a basic contacts section and web browser with both portrait and landscape modes.
Keith touches on the phone's menu, described as a grid of non-customizable icons, and highlights its email capabilities, noting limitations such as a 100-email storage cap. The phone also supports POP and IMAP for email but lacks full folder synchronization. Additional features include a basic music player, messaging with a default T9 keyboard, a GPS navigation app with a trial period, and an FM radio, though it lacks a standard headphone jack.
The video also details the camera's standard quality for its class, video recording capabilities, and the interface for adjusting brightness. Lastly, the phone has a voice recorder and supports Java for additional application downloads. Overall, the Tap is presented as a functional budget phone with various pros and limitations, suitable for users with basic needs.
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In this segment, Keith introduces himself and mentions that he is reviewing the new 3G phone called Tap from T-Mobile, released in early November. He describes the phone’s physical attributes, noting its thin design, comfortable grip, plastic back, and metal strip around the frame. The phone features metal buttons for volume, lock, and camera, though Keith finds the lock and camera buttons too close together. The top of the phone has a micro USB charging port, a small power button, and a lanyard hole. The front includes send/end keys and a directional d-pad, while the back has a two-megapixel camera and a speaker. Manufactured by a Chinese company called Huawei, the phone accepts a micro SD card, which isn’t included. Keith notes the phone’s 2.8-inch, 240×320 pixel resistive touchscreen, and after booting up, he points out the default screen and launcher applications, mentioning that the phone dialer’s buttons are somewhat small.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the usability features and limitations of a phone. They highlight using the d-pad for navigation, which some users find easier than a touchscreen. The contacts section is described as standard but limited, allowing only three phone numbers and one email per contact, and using an A to Z keyboard rather than a QWERTY keyboard. For locking the phone, unlocking by holding the padlock icon is slower than simply clicking it.
When reviewing the web browser, it supports both portrait and landscape modes with a homepage set to Google. The volume buttons can zoom in and out, but the zooming isn’t very smooth. The browser includes default, non-removable bookmarks set by T-Mobile. There is criticism about losing screen real estate when the toolbar is active.
Further, the speaker touches on the main menu, which contains a grid of 12 icons representing different applications. These icons cannot be customized. The email application supports multiple accounts, but the phone can only store up to 100 emails, which is a significant limitation for users who plan to handle a lot of email.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various features of a phone. They note that while the device supports POP and IMAP for email, it doesn’t fully transfer folders set up on other computers. The phone’s web browser and basic music player, which can play default music in the background, are briefly mentioned. For messaging, the phone defaults to a T9 keyboard, which is large but has limited spelling suggestions, and can be switched to a QWERTY keyboard, though the small screen makes typing errors common. A GPS navigation app called “Tally Knobs” is highlighted, which becomes a paid service after a week. There’s an entertainment section with smaller applications, including an FM radio, but the phone lacks a standard headphone jack and uses a proprietary USB connector. The camera quality is implied to be standard for cell phones.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the discussion centers around the capabilities of phone cameras, particularly regarding megapixels and additional controls. It highlights the video recording feature and the interface that allows users to adjust brightness by stroking the screen. Additionally, the phone includes a voice recorder and supports Java for installing other applications.