Introducing the Alcatel OT-E201: A Compact and Efficient Feature Phone
Released in February 2007, the Alcatel OT-E201 quickly gained popularity as a practical and affordable feature phone. With its compact design and essential features, it became a go-to device for those who needed a reliable phone without all the bells and whistles.
Compact Design and Basic Features
Weighing just 69g and measuring 18.5mm in thickness, the OT-E201 is a lightweight and easily portable device. Its body dimensions of 98 x 42.5 x 18.5 mm make it comfortable to hold and operate with one hand. The phone is equipped with a mini-SIM card slot and has a simple layout with buttons for easy navigation.
Display and Memory
The OT-E201 comes with a CSTN display, capable of displaying 65K colors. Its resolution of 96 x 76 pixels may not be the sharpest, but it gets the job done for basic tasks like making calls and sending text messages. The phone lacks a card slot, so its memory is limited to 250 entries in the phonebook and 10 records each for dialed, received, and missed calls.
No Camera or Loudspeaker
Being a budget-friendly feature phone, the Alcatel OT-E201 does not have a camera or loudspeaker. This may not be a dealbreaker for some, as the phone's primary purpose is communication. The phone does, however, come with vibration and polyphonic ringtones to alert you of incoming calls or messages.
Connectivity and Features
The OT-E201 does not have any wireless connectivity options such as WLAN or Bluetooth. It also lacks positioning features like GPS or radio. However, the phone does come with pre-installed games and predictive text input for easier messaging. It also has a useful calculator and date & clock function.
Battery Life and Color Options
The Alcatel OT-E201 is powered by a removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery, which boasts impressive standby time of up to 250 hours and talk time of up to 5 hours. This makes it an ideal choice for users who frequently find themselves on the go. The phone comes in a sleek black color option.
Safety First
The SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) value measures the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The Alcatel OT-E201 has a SAR value of 1.49 W/kg for the head and 0.61 W/kg for the body, which falls within the recommended safety limits. The SAR EU value for this phone is 1.10 W/kg for the head.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Alcatel OT-E201 may not be the most advanced or feature-packed phone, but it does its job well as a basic communication device. Its compact design, long battery life, and essential features make it a great choice for those who prefer simplicity and practicality in their mobile phones.
