Toshiba G900

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2007, February
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 119 x 61 x 21.5 mm (4.69 x 2.40 x 0.85 in)
Weight 198 g (6.98 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 3.0 inches, 25.6 cm2 (~35.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~311 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional
CPU Marvell PXA270 520 MHz
MEMORY
Card slot miniSD
Internal 40MB 128MB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Features LED flash
Video 320p
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA videocall camera
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
2.5 mm audio jack
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, VoIP over WLAN
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning No
Radio No
USB miniUSB 1.1, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Opera 8.6)
Pocket Office
MP3/ACC+ player
Photo editor
Voice memo
Organizer
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 320 h
Talk time Up to 4 h 20 min
MISC
Colors Silver
SAR 0.50 W/kg (head)     1.13 W/kg (body)
Price About 410 EUR

Toshiba G900 Specifications Overview

The Toshiba G900, announced in February 2007, marks a significant entry in the realm of early smartphones, combining a robust set of features with Windows Mobile software. Aimed at professionals and tech enthusiasts, the G900 offered advanced functionalities for its time.

Key Specifications

  • Display: The device features a 3.0-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, providing sharp visuals for various applications and web browsing.
  • Processor and Memory: It’s powered by a 520 MHz Marvell PXA270 processor, coupled with 128 MB of RAM. For storage, it offers 40 MB of internal space, expandable via a microSD slot, accommodating the needs for documents and multimedia.
  • Camera: The G900 is equipped with a 2 MP primary camera, capable of capturing basic photos and videos. While not groundbreaking by today’s standards, it was sufficient for quick shots and work-related imagery at the time.
  • Battery: A 1320 mAh battery powers the device, offering reasonable battery life given the hardware and software’s power requirements.
  • Durability: While not marketed as a rugged device, the G900’s solid build quality provided a level of durability appreciated by business users and travelers.
  • Software: Running on Windows Mobile 6 Professional, the G900 provided access to mobile versions of Microsoft Office applications, email, and web browsing, along with other productivity tools available through the Windows Mobile platform.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High-Resolution Display: For its time, the G900’s high-resolution screen was ideal for reading documents, emails, and browsing the web.
  • Expandable Storage: The inclusion of a microSD slot was a significant advantage, allowing users to carry extensive data and multimedia.
  • Windows Mobile Software: Offered a suite of productivity tools that appealed to professional users, making it a portable device for work on the go.

Cons

  • Limited Internal Storage: With only 40 MB of internal storage, reliance on expandable memory was almost a necessity.
  • Camera Quality: By modern standards, the 2 MP camera is considered very basic, limiting its utility for more detailed photography needs.
  • Battery Life: The 1320 mAh battery could struggle to support a full day’s use, especially with heavy application or data usage.