- Company: TerreStar
- Pros: Hardware QWERTY keyboard
- Cons: Thick body (0.76 inches)
- Released at:
Description & Specs
The TerreStar GENUS is advertised as the world’s first smartphone that combines 3G cellular wireless connectivity with an all-IP satellite network on one device using one phone number. The phone relies on AT&T’s GSM/HSPA network while reverting to a satellite connection when AT&T’s presence is missing or lost.
The phone is running Windows Mobile 6.5.3 OS and features a QVGA touch display, QWERTY keyboard, 2MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and microSD slot for memory.
Size: 2.6 inches
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 154 PPI
Technology: TFT
Screen-to-body: 27.19 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Touchscreen: Yes
Features: Ambient light sensor
Internal storage: 0.1GB
Storage expansion: microSDHC up to 16 GB
Device type: Smartphone
OS: Windows Mobile Professional (6.5.3)
Type: Li – Ion, User replaceable
Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 2 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording: 320×240 (QVGA) (15 fps)
Dimensions: 4.68 x 2.55 x 0.76 inches (118.8 x 64.8 x 19.25 mm)
Weight: 4.60 oz (130.0 g)
Features: Full keyboard, D-Pad, Soft keys, Notification light
UMTS: Bands 5(850), 2(1900)
Data Speed: UMTS, HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s
Headphones: 2.5mm jack
Bluetooth: 2.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Charging
External antenna: Yes
Location: GPS
Other: Computer sync, OTA sync
Notifications: Music ringtones (MP3)
Other features: Voice recording
Officially announced: Sep 21, 2010