Nothing supernatural can be expected from the Philips E120. This is a regular phone with support for two SIM cards, a device for every day. It allows you to make calls, send and receive text and multimedia messages, browse websites, listen to music and radio. And this is quite enough for most subscribers.
Packaging, design and ergonomics
First, let's look at the package bundle of Philips E120. This is an entry level mobile phone. Hence the rather modest equipment, which includes the following:
- The mobile phone itself.
- 800 mAh battery.
- MicroUSB/USB cable for battery charging and data exchange with computer.
- User manual with warranty card.
It should be noted right away that headphones and a flash card (but there is a slot for installing it) will have to be purchased additionally. They are not in the boxed version. A similar situation with the cover and protective film. The case is made of plastic and it is not difficult to spoil its appearance. Therefore, in order to keep its original state,you need to immediately purchase a case and a protective film. Otherwise, this is a great entry-level phone. According to the type of case, it belongs to the class of monoblocks with push-button control. The dimensions of the device are very modest: 106 x 45.5 mm with a thickness of 14.45 mm.
Phone Features
Expect something more than a GSM-transmitter in such a mobile phone is not necessary. In this case, one module works simultaneously in two networks at once and alternately switches between them. If you are talking on one of the cards, then the second is out of range. But this problem can be easily and simply solved with the help of redirects. Data transfer is also supported and it is possible to view Internet resources. The speed is not very high, and the hardware resources of the Philips E120 are quite modest, so you won't be able to open anything more than ordinary static elements such as pictures or text. Built-in memory is very small - a few kilobytes. Fortunately, there is a slot for installing an external drive with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. It is on it that user information will be stored. The display of this device is small - only 1.77 inches diagonally. It is based on a morally and physically obsolete matrix on the basis of "TFT" technology. It is capable of displaying just over 65,000 colors. This device is not equipped with a camera. Among the methods of data transfer, we can distinguish: microUSB (for connecting to a computer), bluetooth (for exchanging data with the same phones or smartphones) and GPRS (allows you to view websiteson the global web). There's also a 3.5mm jack for connecting an external stereo system (which, as previously noted, will have to be purchased separately). Audio playback is also supported and there is a built-in FM receiver that allows this unit to be used as a radio.
Battery and autonomy of a mobile phone
Complete battery has a capacity of 800 mAh. It seems like it will not be enough, as it is today. But it's not a smartphone. Philips E120 provides a good level of autonomy for such a device. If you use it just as a dialer, then on one charge you can safely stretch 4-5 days. With periodic browsing of Internet resources, this indicator decreases, and the battery capacity will last for 2-3 days. But when using it as an MP3 player, this value will decrease even more, and one charge will last for 1-2 days. Taking into account the fact that this is a cellular budget segment with a minimum set of the most necessary options, you should not expect more from it.
Reviews and price
From the point of view of technical specifications, the Philips E120 is quite balanced. A review of the reviews of its owners allows you to identify real problems associated with its operation. Modest equipment for an entry-level device can not be a disadvantage. The manufacturer tries to save on everything. And because of this, something may be missing in the boxed version of the device. In this case, we are talking about a stereo headset and flashdrive. But the functioning of its software component causes certain complaints. From time to time, the phone may lose sight of the second SIM card or flash drive. You can solve the problem only by completely rebooting the gadget. But this shortcoming is not always manifested. In general, it is necessary to test it in detail in the store before buying and check for the presence of these nuances. If they are, then it is better not to buy such a phone. But the Philips E120 also has some advantages. Reviews highlight these of them:
- Good degree of autonomy (average 4-5 days per charge).
- Sound quality is on par.
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- Modest $22 price.
Summarize
If it weren't for software problems with the Philips E120, it would be an excellent budget segment phone with support for two SIM cards and the ability to browse the Internet. And so, when buying it, you need to perform a serious test of this device for the presence of the previously indicated problems.
