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PCD Released Dec 2009 Discontinued

PCD MSGM8

Custom Operating system

2.2" Screen size

1MP Main camera

— Processor

No Storage

— Battery

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Tamara Blair · 16 years ago

i feel that this phone is okay!, the battery is shit like has no life at all, ou have to charge all the time! the bluetooth is only for bluetooth you cant transfer pics to ur laptop, which is dummbb.. the camera is okay.. overall is good for a phone better than my samsung.. if you are going to ge...

James Yarros · 17 years ago

Avoid

I feel the sound quality is poor on this phone compared to my previous Samsung phone. I don't know if it's the quality of the service or the phone itself, but I am constantly asking callers to repeat themselves. I saved money by switching service, but am very disappointed.

Specifications

Full specs

Overview

Released Dec 2009

Announced —

Price tier —

Also Known As PCD A300, Message Mate, Cricket MSGM8, Cal-Comp MSGM8

Processor —

CPU Speed —

RAM —

Storage No

Price (USD) —

Regions USA, Canada

Regional Variants —

Warranty 1 Year

Accessories AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery

Software & Support

OS Custom

OS at Launch —

Current Version —

OS Updates —

Security Updates —

Custom UI —

Display

Type Color

Technology LCD (TFT)

Size 2.2"

Resolution —

Pixel Density —

Colors 262k

Refresh Rate —

Touch Sampling Rate —

Peak Brightness —

Always On Display

DC Dimming

DisplayMate Grade —

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

Sensors —

Additional Features -

Secondary Display

Secondary Display Unknown

Type —

Size —

Resolution —

Color Type —

Colors —

Camera — Main

Main Camera 1MP

Flash No

Sensor Name —

Sensor Size —

Focal Length (Main) —

Focal Length (Ultrawide) —

Focal Length (Telephoto) —

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Video Resolution —

Video FPS —

Video Length —

Video Formats —

Features —

Additional Info —

Camera — Front

Front Camera Unknown

Video Recording Unknown

Resolution —

Video Resolution —

Video FPS —

Zoom Unknown

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Features —

Additional Info -

Camera — Scores

DxOMark Overall —

DxOMark Photo —

DxOMark Video —

DxOMark Zoom —

DxOMark Bokeh —

DxOMark Selfie —

DxOMark Rank —

Performance

Chip —

Process Node —

GPU —

RAM —

Storage No

AnTuTu v11 —

Geekbench 6 Single —

Geekbench 6 Multi —

Geekbench 5 Single —

Geekbench 5 Multi —

Battery

Capacity —

Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Removable Unknown

Fast Charging —

Wireless Charging —

Comes with Charger —

Talk Time 5h 00m

Video Playback —

Internet (WiFi) —

Internet (Cellular) —

Standby —

Mixed Usage —

Charge Time 0–100% —

Charged in 30 Min —

GSMArena Score —

Battery Test Source —

Battery Life (Call) —

Battery Life (Video) —

Battery Life (Web) —

Battery Life (Gaming) —

Connectivity

Wi-Fi —

WiFi Version —

Bluetooth Yes

Bluetooth Profiles —

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type Yes

USB OTG Unknown

USB Speed —

NFC Unknown

Infrared

Headset Jack 2.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS Unknown

GPS Type —

UWB

Satellite —

Memory Expansion Unknown

Expansion Type MicroSD

Expansion Capacity —

Cellular

Networks 1xRTT

3G MHz

850 1700 1900

Data —

VoLTE Unknown

WiFi Calling Unknown

Physical SIM No

Dual SIM Unknown

eSIM

Push to Talk Unknown

Data Tethering Unknown

Design & Build

Form Factor Bar

Material —

Frame Material —

Rear Material —

Colors Black

Dimensions 8.8 × 6.6 × 1.9

Weight 129g

IP Rating —

Water Resistance Unknown

Fingerprint Sensor Unknown

Rugged Design

iFixit Score —

Parts Availability —

Audio

External Speakers No

Noise Cancellation Unknown

Dolby Atmos

Hi-Res Audio

FM Radio —

GSMArena Loudness —

Speaker Loudness —

Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type D-pad

Keyboard Type QWERTY

Home Key Unknown

Sleep/Wake Key Unknown

External Volume Unknown

Safety

SAR Head —

SAR Body —

Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown

TTY/TDD Unknown

Additional Information

Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, IM
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: 5 numbers, Email address, Other fields
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: –
Games: Downloadable
Apps: No
Included Software / Apps: –
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

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What people actually want to know

When was the PCD MSGM8 released?

The PCD MSGM8 was released on December 1, 2009.

Does the PCD MSGM8 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the PCD MSGM8 has a 2.5mm headphone jack.

Where can I download the PCD MSGM8 manual?

You can view and download the PCD MSGM8 manual on our dedicated manual page.

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