T-Mobile Dash
The T-Mobile Dash (also known as the HTC Excalibur) is a Windows Mobile smartphone released in 2006. Below are its specifications and a summary of customer reviews.
Specifications:
- OS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition (upgradable to 6.0)
- Processor: 201 MHz TI OMAP 850
- Display: 2.4-inch QVGA (240 x 320) TFT LCD
- Keyboard: Full QWERTY slide-out keyboard
- Camera: 1.3 MP rear camera (no front camera)
- Memory: 64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM (expandable via microSD)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0, USB
- Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (no 3G support)
- Battery: 960 mAh removable (up to 5 hours talk time)
- Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 0.6 inches
Summary of Customer Reviews:
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Positive Feedback:
- Praised for its compact design and solid QWERTY keyboard, making it great for messaging.
- Decent call quality and reliable signal reception on T-Mobile’s network.
- Smooth integration with Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar.
- Affordable price for a business-oriented smartphone at the time.
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Negative Feedback:
- Slow processor and limited RAM caused lag, especially with multiple apps.
- Camera quality was poor compared to competitors.
- No 3G support, limiting internet speeds.
- Battery life was mediocre, requiring frequent charging.
Overall, the T-Mobile Dash was well-regarded for productivity but criticized for performance limitations and outdated hardware.