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MiTAC Mio 8380 mobile phone review
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 MiTAC Mio 8380 is announced in 2002
Design
MiTAC's Mio 8380 is a typical clamshell design. Measures 97 x 51 x 30 mm in size and weighing 143 grams, it is not light but feels very slender despite its size.A secound 32 x 48 pixel, 2 display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The 16 bit - color display which is a little milky, dim and uneven, as well as having lower resolution than usual.The display resolution 176 x 220 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.
Lacking LEDs of any kind, however, the display - combined with vibration and audible alerts - is the Mio 8380's only way of notifying users of new messages and missed calls. This is common for all MiTAC handsets, requiring users to inconveniently have to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting rather than just glance at it.
Ergonomics
The Mio 8380 is not comfortable for hold in ones hand because it is too wide.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent MiTAC handsets.The plastic keypad has very limited key travel and jiggles independently of the phone, giving it a cheap feel while oddly designed buttons, with the comfortable center keys, make the phone easer to dial.And last,but not least, a four-way navigation buttons centered below the display.
Features
In the WAN department, the Mio 8380 boasts healthy support for Tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz, as well as GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as WAP , Email client, Java MIDP 1.0, 40-channels polyphony, FAX/Modem, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of infrared old wireless device,GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the Mio 8380 is also equipped with a 0.3 megapixel camera support for picture-taking and audio/video recording, as well as an integrated MP3 player.The latter of which is also the reason for why the 32 MB of internal memory, which initially appears spacious, is quickly stretched to its limits. MP3 and MPEG4 are both formats which can be stored for playback on the MiTAC Mio 8380.
Unfortunately, neither Memory Stick Duo format or any other method of memory expansion is supported by the Mio 8380, meaning users find themselves drawn by the MP3 playback capabilities will also quickly - and repeatedly - drawn to their PC and USB cable for updating ones playlist.
Performance
Audio quality on the Mio 8380 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 700 mAh Li-pol battery is rated for 3 hours talk time or 100 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 105 minutes.
Availability
The MiTAC Mio 8380 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
MiTAC Mio 8380 is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical MiTAC design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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