- Minimum Rated Talk Time: 460 minutes
- Minimum Rated Standby Time: 350 hours
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Product Description
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If you're looking for one compact device that can do it all, here's the answer. The T-Mobile MDA combines a quad-band phone with a Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA with all the bells and whistles: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a miniSD card slot, support for EDGE high speed data, and more. And don't forget the unique slide-out QWERTY keyboard that makes messaging, note-taking, and other writing tasks a breeze.
The MDA lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do, like email, text messaging, instant messaging and web browsing-- all from one integrated device. What's more, the phone's software is designed to sync seamlessly with email, contacts and calendar information on your PC. The MDA also offers great mobile music and video options, thanks to Windows Media Player.
 Browse the Web with ease, and type to your heart's content with the MDA's full QWERTY keyboard. See it in action. |
Design
Under the hood, the MDA features 128MB of RAM and a 200 MHz processor. Up front, the 240 x 320 LCD touch-screen supports 65,000 colors, while the rear of the device houses a 1.3 megapixel camera. The design of the MDA is clean and uncluttered, with just a few buttons for mail, Internet Explorer, and contextual menus. Meanwhile, call answer and end buttons surround a a five-way toggle that allows you to navigate and control the Windows Mobile interface. As mentioned, a full QWERTY keyboard cleverly slides out from underneath the screen. This allows you to hold the device horizontally, and the screen is automatically placed in landscape mode when you're using the keyboard. A mini-SD memory expansion card slot is provided, as is an infrared port and a 2.5mm headphone jack. A mini-USB port is also included for wired data transfers.
Calling and PDA Features
The MDA's phone and PDA functions are designed to provide an integrated, seamless experience. A single main screen summarizes all the important information you need to make it through the day. Here you'll get message notification, upcoming appointments, dialing functions, tasks, and more all in one spot.
As a phone, the MDA features all the functionality folks expect from a cell phone, including a handsfree speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, a vibrate mode, and picture and ringer ID. Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile combines email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes into a single application that seamlessly integrates with the MDA's phone functions. Meanwhile, headsets, car kits and other wireless peripherals can also be paired with the unit via Bluetooth (the Bluetooth 1.2 specification is supported).
Staying productive on the road is made possible by the Microsoft Office Mobile suite, which includes Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile. Meanwhile, the File Explorer application makes it easy to browse the files on your MDA.
Like all T-Mobile phones, the MDA also supports voicemail, caller ID, conference calling, call forwarding, call waiting, call hold, built-in paging, and access to T-Mobile's 411 service.
Messaging and Internet
Using T-Mobile's EDGE-powered internet service, you can surf the Web with the bundled Internet Explorer application, or use MSN messenger to stay in contact via instant messaging. Plus, the inclusion of Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) in the MDA allows you to surf the Web or check your email at blazing speeds when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. With the purchase of T-Mobile Hotspot data service, you can get online at thousands of locations coast-to-coast. Lastly, robust SMS and MMS functionality is built into the Windows Mobile interface, too.
One of the most important tools bundled with the MDA is Microsoft ActiveSync, which allows you to quickly synchronize your device's tasks, calendars, email, and contacts with your desktop. You also get Exchange ActiveSync, an application that lets you synchronize data with an Exchange server. Syncing can be done via USB, or wirelessly via Bluetooth or infrared.
Imaging and Entertainment
Another great feature of the MDA is that it supports Windows Media playback right out of the box. With Windows Media Player, you can play streaming and downloaded video and audio content in a variety of formats, even purchased music from "Plays For Sure" supporting stores. You can also keep your tunes loaded on a memory card and listen to your music wherever you roam.
As mentioned, the MDA can take 1.3 megapixel (1280x1024) pictures, and while the camera is great for taking stills, it can also function as a camcorder, allowing you to capture video to the unit's memory. An integrated media application organizes your captured photos and videos. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile games.
Vital Statistics
The T-Mobile MDA weighs 5.64 ounces and measures 4.25 x 2.28 x 0.93 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 200 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
Product Description
With a full keyboard that slides away, the T-Mobile MDA is a messaging powerhouse. You decide how you keep in touch – call, text, IM, and even connect to the Web wirelessly with GPRS, super-fast EDGE, and Wi-Fi across the T-Mobile Total Internet network.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
87 of 90 people found the following review helpful
When my Motorola A630 took an unexpected spin in my washing machine, I looked for another phone that had the things I liked about the A630 (the flip out qwerty keyboard) and also compensated for some of the things I didn't like about the A630 (the lack of real PDA functionality). So I found the treo. Since I was pretty happy with the T-Mobile service and they do not have the treo, I got the MDA.
There are some things that annoyed me about this unit right away, that I have since gotten used to. How you shift to the "symbol" keys (all the non-alphabetic characters, including numbers) is very non-inuitive and isn't in the "getting started" guide. You press the key in the very bottom left TWICE to stay on the symbol keys. There is no on-screen feedback that says what mode it is in (i.e. whether you are locked on alpha or symbol mode). When you are in symbol mode, you cannot use the backspace key.
Unlike the Palm devices and my A630, it does not change the mode based on the type of field you are on. For instance, say...you are entering a phone number (I know this is a really weird thing to add to a phone)...it does not switch you to symbol mode when you are on a phone field.
One more annoying thing, is that there is no keystroke you can program that will lock the device. You can obviously go to the "Today" screen and lock it from there, but I have not found a way to lock it using a program that can be assigned to one of the buttons.
Now that I've gotten through the annoyances...I must say I really dig this phone. I have it hooked up through the Wi-Fi network in my house and use it in T-Mobile's hotspots to get hi-speed internet access. The screen is pretty crisp and it syncs up well with Outlook using infra-red and USB.
It comes with a pretty good client for Yahoo Instant Messenger that I use. It also comes with access to AOL and some other client that I don't use.
The sound quality of the device is pretty good.
One more thing, if you are calling or messaging people that are not in your address book, using the buttons on the touch-screen to dial can be very difficult, and you might as well just use the stylus. Once you get everyone you call or message into your phone book this isn't such a big deal.
There are some things that annoyed me about this unit right away, that I have since gotten used to. How you shift to the "symbol" keys (all the non-alphabetic characters, including numbers) is very non-inuitive and isn't in the "getting started" guide. You press the key in the very bottom left TWICE to stay on the symbol keys. There is no on-screen feedback that says what mode it is in (i.e. whether you are locked on alpha or symbol mode). When you are in symbol mode, you cannot use the backspace key.
Unlike the Palm devices and my A630, it does not change the mode based on the type of field you are on. For instance, say...you are entering a phone number (I know this is a really weird thing to add to a phone)...it does not switch you to symbol mode when you are on a phone field.
One more annoying thing, is that there is no keystroke you can program that will lock the device. You can obviously go to the "Today" screen and lock it from there, but I have not found a way to lock it using a program that can be assigned to one of the buttons.
Now that I've gotten through the annoyances...I must say I really dig this phone. I have it hooked up through the Wi-Fi network in my house and use it in T-Mobile's hotspots to get hi-speed internet access. The screen is pretty crisp and it syncs up well with Outlook using infra-red and USB.
It comes with a pretty good client for Yahoo Instant Messenger that I use. It also comes with access to AOL and some other client that I don't use.
The sound quality of the device is pretty good.
One more thing, if you are calling or messaging people that are not in your address book, using the buttons on the touch-screen to dial can be very difficult, and you might as well just use the stylus. Once you get everyone you call or message into your phone book this isn't such a big deal.
204 of 223 people found the following review helpful
First of all, I think everyone who complains about this device not doing everything pefectly need to realize that there is no device that does everything top of the line. This device is going to appeal to folks who have a pocket PC and Cell, and wish to integrate the two. I fit this demographic, and I am very happy with it.
If you have never owned a pocket pc then I can understand why you would be complaining, pocket PC's are menu based, and the phone works like a PDA, so it's logical that it would take a little bit more work than it does to send a message on the sidekick. The sidekick is primarily made to send message duh! Also, EVERYONE that has ever owned a pocket PC knows that when you hit that X to close a program it doesn't release it from memory. All you do is go to the start > settings > memory > running programs > and hit stop all that frees up the memory that is being used. EVERY pocket pc ever made has been like that, that's where your lag is coming from. There is a program called handy task I think, it sits in the start bar and you hit it to close any resident memory apps you would like. Problem solved, if you can't deal with that then go back to another device and never buy a windows mobile or pocket PC, because it doesn't seem like that is going to change.
I purchased a 2 gig mini SD Card, and I loaded my Handmark Monopoly for Pocket PC onto the device and it runs flawlessly. I have also used DVD to Pocket PC to shrink movies down, I watched them on the MDA without any issues. I would recommend that you invest in a decent sized mini SD card (1 gig on ecost for $49.99), and store all of your programs and files on the card, you won't have any lag except when you slide open the keyboard and that's to be expected to an extent.
Bye, Bye Naysayers!!!!
If you have never owned a pocket pc then I can understand why you would be complaining, pocket PC's are menu based, and the phone works like a PDA, so it's logical that it would take a little bit more work than it does to send a message on the sidekick. The sidekick is primarily made to send message duh! Also, EVERYONE that has ever owned a pocket PC knows that when you hit that X to close a program it doesn't release it from memory. All you do is go to the start > settings > memory > running programs > and hit stop all that frees up the memory that is being used. EVERY pocket pc ever made has been like that, that's where your lag is coming from. There is a program called handy task I think, it sits in the start bar and you hit it to close any resident memory apps you would like. Problem solved, if you can't deal with that then go back to another device and never buy a windows mobile or pocket PC, because it doesn't seem like that is going to change.
I purchased a 2 gig mini SD Card, and I loaded my Handmark Monopoly for Pocket PC onto the device and it runs flawlessly. I have also used DVD to Pocket PC to shrink movies down, I watched them on the MDA without any issues. I would recommend that you invest in a decent sized mini SD card (1 gig on ecost for $49.99), and store all of your programs and files on the card, you won't have any lag except when you slide open the keyboard and that's to be expected to an extent.
Bye, Bye Naysayers!!!!
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
It is a great phone only after you put a lot of effort to upgrade it. what I did:
1. purchase a screen protector to prevent scratch.
2. upgrade ROM to version 2.24. otherwise you will find it could take your phone up to 2 hours to register into network, where there is 5 bars of signal. and there is a lot of improvement with this ROM, like more stable OS and memory management, faster response, more custom settings, java, and the coolest, A2DP support, which allows you to listen stereo music via BT headphone.
3. disable the automatic upgrade timezone in your phone setting. it is enabled by default with the new ROM. but it doesn't work correctly: it always think I'm in IN while I'm actually in NY. so I was late in 3 days in last week.
4. install a free software to overclock the CPU. it works stably in 264MHz. the battery consumption in this speed is acceptable.
5. buy some cool things: I bot a 2GB mini SD, a BT GPS reciever, a BT steoro headphone. the headphone seems a must because the many of my friends complained when I used the mic with the phone.
6. install softwares. I installed iGuidance for map, iSilo to ebook, MDict for dictionary, listpro for data, Opera, TCPMP for media, Skype, Total Commander for system management, and several games like Age of Empire and Warfare.
7. asian language can be supported by copying font file and modifying the registry. but you'd better not change the reginal settings. some software won't run properly under asian locale.
8. you can call TMobile to cancel the $29.99 internet plan and replace with $5.99 TZone. you can still browse and check email with this plan.
CONs:
1. camera still not cool enough: only 1M pixel
2. CPU may be slow. its competitors all are equipped with >400MHz.
Update: TMobile just released their new version of firware 2.26
1. purchase a screen protector to prevent scratch.
2. upgrade ROM to version 2.24. otherwise you will find it could take your phone up to 2 hours to register into network, where there is 5 bars of signal. and there is a lot of improvement with this ROM, like more stable OS and memory management, faster response, more custom settings, java, and the coolest, A2DP support, which allows you to listen stereo music via BT headphone.
3. disable the automatic upgrade timezone in your phone setting. it is enabled by default with the new ROM. but it doesn't work correctly: it always think I'm in IN while I'm actually in NY. so I was late in 3 days in last week.
4. install a free software to overclock the CPU. it works stably in 264MHz. the battery consumption in this speed is acceptable.
5. buy some cool things: I bot a 2GB mini SD, a BT GPS reciever, a BT steoro headphone. the headphone seems a must because the many of my friends complained when I used the mic with the phone.
6. install softwares. I installed iGuidance for map, iSilo to ebook, MDict for dictionary, listpro for data, Opera, TCPMP for media, Skype, Total Commander for system management, and several games like Age of Empire and Warfare.
7. asian language can be supported by copying font file and modifying the registry. but you'd better not change the reginal settings. some software won't run properly under asian locale.
8. you can call TMobile to cancel the $29.99 internet plan and replace with $5.99 TZone. you can still browse and check email with this plan.
CONs:
1. camera still not cool enough: only 1M pixel
2. CPU may be slow. its competitors all are equipped with >400MHz.
Update: TMobile just released their new version of firware 2.26
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Goodbye MDA, It's been an experience
We've been together for two years. We both knew our relationship was dysfunctional and temporary, but it took this long for me to find something new and better. Read more
Published on November 24, 2007 by Paul Anthony
Good device, but has flaws.
I have owned my TMobile MDA for about a year now and for the most part, it has been a great little device. Read more
Published on September 4, 2007 by OMAC1A
Fabulous smartphone
I've had my MDA for over a year and couldn't be happier with it. Keeps all my work appointments, synchronizes with my work computer for files, contacts, etc. Read more
Published on August 24, 2007 by Dawne
Best PDA
I had the TREO 700w, TREO Palm (wife) sidekick 1 and 2.. so I have the rights to compare this product. Far more superior then any phone I have ever owned. Read more
Published on August 23, 2007 by Akademics
DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!
I bought my first MDA about a year and a half ago. I was excited to have it at first just because it was my first smartphone. Read more
Published on August 14, 2007 by Stacy Maker
This is a great Windows user friendly phone, but the reception is bad
I had this phone for almost a year now and I'm on my second MDA, so I just want to share my experience with who has not got one. Read more
Published on June 14, 2007 by D. Liu
Good PDA Phone
I have had this phone for almost a year now. I have not had any major issues. Though a little slippery to hold. Read more
Published on May 31, 2007 by A. khan
Avoid this phone like you'd avoid the plague
On paper this phone is the best thing since sliced bread.
In action this phone stinks!
I've had this abomination for 4 months and it was the bees knees for... Read more
In action this phone stinks!
I've had this abomination for 4 months and it was the bees knees for... Read more
Published on May 8, 2007 by Tiburon
Read before you buy
I have had this phone for just about a year. Just before the one year contract was about to be over, the stylus started slipping out of the phone. Read more
Published on May 4, 2007 by K. Cherukuri
Please read before purchase!!
I've been using the MDA for about three months now and I am already on my fourth device (original + 3 warranty replacements). Read more
Published on April 29, 2007 by K. Jahnke
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