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T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV
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alaScore 81

41 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews of T-Mobile MDA Compact IV. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the GPS navigation and size are overall positive. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, but reviews about the screen and sound are different. Many are critical about the camera and battery.

portability, performance, design, size, GPS navigation

usability, battery, camera

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the T-Mobile MDA Compact IV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Tech Staff (techradar.com)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV review

 

Compact and stylish mobile computing

Sleek styling ; HSDPA ; Good screen ; 4GB internal memory

Poor battery life ; Usability issues ; Non-expandable memory

A well-featured device which is let down by its dodgy interface

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV mobile phone

 

Before HTC made phones for itself it made unbranded phones for the operators. So should you opt for the HTC Diamond, or the T-Mobile variant - the MDA Compact IV? We look at the differences to find out. Rather like a colour change, the T-Mobile version...

HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, interface, no sign of Windows Mobile 6.1, lighter

No external storage, no 3.5mm jack, battery life

Rather like a colour change, the T-Mobile version of the HTC Diamond doesn't really change much from the Diamond offering. In fact the only reason to opt for this variant over the original would be a preference in the casing.

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by (3g.co.uk)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

 

We'd love to love it, but it's too much of a fiddle to use.

Looks stunning and is packed with features.

Falls over in the handling department and is short on battery life.

We'd love to love it, but it's too much of a fiddle to use

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by (mobilechoiceuk.com)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV review

 

We had mixed feelings about HTC's Touch Diamond. It was a lovely smartphone on paper, but we felt it lacked in the usability department. But does T-Mobile's own-brand variant have the same qualities?…

Looks stunning and is packed with features

Falls over in the handling department and is short on battery life

We'd love to love it, but it's too much of a fiddle to use.

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Andy Betts (smartphonedaily.co.uk)

Review: T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

 

If the MDA Compact V seems familiar that is because it is essentially the same device as the HTC Touch Diamond2 we reviewed back in June. But is always the case with the MDA range, T-Mobile has put its own stamp on the handset, both in terms of...

The same can be said of T-Mobile’s other addition to TouchFLO, Mobile TV & Video, which is just a link to their website and encouragement to get you spending money on their services. To be fair, this is probably the only time T-Mobile's customisations...

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

 

nothing good really slow phone,poor sound

everything about the phone is bad

May, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

 

Small,light,Sync's with Windows Outlook.

Navigation is Hit & Miss with the touch screen,battery life is abysmal, if it wasn't docked & charging all day, it wouldn't last a whole day in use!!!

May, 2009
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Consumer review (rightmobilephone.co.uk)

Perhaps they just tried to do a little too much

 

Well! The MDA range was kicking along nicely, then along comes the compact IV to kick us all in the teeth! The idea behind it is exeptional, wifi, gps, music and video player, touchflo to name a few...But it just doesnt handle the applications! f...

May, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

 

Inbuilt GPS, 3G support for fast web browsing, ability to install various 3rd party applications

Camera - no flash, no card reader - can't expand memory beyond 4GB, poor battery life

Apr, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

 

Good amount of features, video phone, sliding keyboard.

Touch screen is extremely sluggish and difficult to use.

Mar, 2009
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