Motorola a840
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What people say
I purchased my service from Bell at a trade show and made it very clear that I wanted an external antenna. They assured me the phone had one, and then that evening a friend looked at the phone and discovered it in fact did not. The Bell sales people did not take the phone with them that night and...
I've had this phone for two years and it served me well in terms of coverage. I've used it in South Africa, Swaziland, Britain, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg and it worked great. Virgin Mobile and Vodacom SA SIM cards worked in the device without incident and saved me ...
I can't think of a good thing to say. Battery dies quickly, telus doesn't care,poor reception under any metal roof,It wouldn't work in Europe on 2 trips dispite promises from telus, speaker too easily activated as is camera function, shoddy case etc. I will change provider to get rid of the thing.
Overview
Software & Support
Display
Secondary Display
Camera — Main
Camera — Front
Camera — Scores
Performance
Battery
Connectivity
Cellular
Design & Build
Audio
Input & Navigation
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Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: iTAP
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 500
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3
PC Synchronization: Yes
Brew Applications: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: –
Games: Downloadable
Apps: –
Included Software / Apps: –
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder
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What people actually want to know
When was the Motorola a840 released?
The Motorola a840 was released on December 12, 2005.
Does the Motorola a840 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Motorola a840 has a 2.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the Motorola a840?
Visit Motorola's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Motorola a840 manual?
You can view and download the Motorola a840 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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