Introducing the Alcatel OT-C750: A Feature Phone from 2005
Alcatel, a well-known brand in the mobile phone industry, released a feature phone in 2005 known as the OT-C750. This device may seem outdated now, but it was quite popular during its time. Let's take a closer look at its features and specifications.
Design and Dimensions
The OT-C750 was a lightweight device weighing only 85g and had a thickness of 19.8mm. It was small enough to fit comfortably in your hand and pocket, making it a convenient device to carry around. The body dimensions were 102 x 47.5 x 19.8 mm (4.02 x 1.87 x 0.78 in), and it had a mini-SIM card slot.
Display and Memory
The OT-C750 had a CSTN display with 65K colors and a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. It also had a unique feature called the mirror effect, giving the screen a shinier appearance. However, the device only had 3MB of internal storage and did not have a card slot for expandable memory. It could store up to 500 entries in the phonebook with photo call and 10 recent call records.
Camera and Sound
The OT-C750 had a single VGA camera that could also record videos. Unfortunately, it did not have a front camera. In terms of sound, the device did not have a loudspeaker but had vibration alerts and downloadable polyphonic and AAC ringtones.
Connectivity and Features
This feature phone did not have many connectivity options compared to modern smartphones. It lacked features such as WLAN, Bluetooth, and positioning. However, it did have an infrared port for data transfer and SMS, MMS and email messaging. It also had WAP 2.0/xHTML browser and games for entertainment purposes.
Battery Life and Other Details
The OT-C750 had a removable Li-Ion 650 mAh battery that could last up to 245 hours on standby mode and 6 hours and 30 minutes of talk time. It was available in one color option - metallic silver.
Conclusion
Although the Alcatel OT-C750 is long discontinued, it remains a milestone in mobile phone evolution. In today's world, where smartphones are packed with advanced features and technology, it's amazing to look back at a simpler time when phones served their purpose of making calls and sending messages. The OT-C750 may not be the most impressive device by today's standards, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of those who used it back in 2005.
