Say hello to your new best friend - The Amigo WIFI GSM mobile phone with QWERTY keyboard that comes with a free 2 GB TF / MicroSD card!
Just when you thought things couldn't get any better than work and play with our Voyager, Odyssey, and Thunder smartphones, we're excited to unveil the CVEM-M79 web ready cell phone with keyboard. Welcome to the next stage in mobile phone dominance!
If you could only choose one phone to take with you on your way to the top, we suggest
The Amigo. It's got brains, brawn, and beauty all in one!
Brains: The Amigo is a first class quad-band mobile phone that operates seamlessly on the four standard global GSM frequencies (850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz) so you can trust it to work anywhere in the world. It has two SIM card slots which is perfect for people who want to keep two active phone numbers inside one great phone! More importantly, the CVEM-M79 was never locked so you can use it with any cell carrier or network you want.
Brawn: In terms of communications, what's more powerful than web access side by side with cellular networks? And with the CVEM-M79 getting on the internet has never been easier. Simply scan for available wireless connections. Choose your connection and click "Connect". Seconds later, you're checking email and surfing the Internet. Add to that, versatile media functionality to play all your favorite audio and video formats, a still and video camcorder, radio and TV and you can even install java apps...how that's for power?
Beauty: If you've used other Chinese cellphones in the past then you'll definitely notice an improvement with this world phone. As a result of firmware improvements, the user interface is much more responsive. Menus are more intuitive. Actions happen quicker. What's more,
The Amigo is designed with elegance and endurance in mind with its solid candy bar form which is only 10 mm thick and piano black exterior constructed from rugged low tensile polymer. It has a generously sized QWERTY keyboard which makes it ideal for texting like those found on the Nokia E63 and E71 as well as Blackberry and Blueberry phones. Last but not least, it features 7 action buttons with 4 directional keys for extra input precision.
The Amigo is a powerful interactive intelligent cellphone perfect for today's business man or woman. Don't delay, click "Add to Cart" right away and in a few days you could be the proud owner of this state of the art WiFi ready dual SIM quad band QWERTY keyboard mobile wonder! Brought to you by the leader in factory direct China electronics - Chinavasion.
At a Glance...
- WiFi
- Quad Band
- Dual SIM
- Unlocked
- QWERTY keyboard
- Radio and TV
- Opera Mini Web Browser
NOTE: This product is compatible with the four global GSM frequencies: 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz. This great phone can be used anywhere in the world.
Manufacturer Specifications
- Primary Function: WiFi unlocked quad band dual SIM multimedia cellphone with QWERTY keyboard
- GSM Compatibility (Quad Band): Frequencies 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz
- Chipset: MT6235
- OS: Nucleus RTOS
- Color: Piano Black
- Screen:
- 2.3 Inch LCD Screen
- Resolution: 240 x 320 (QVGA)
- Colors: 260K
- SIM Card Slot: YES - 2
- SIM Card Modes: Dual SIM open, Only SIM1 Open, Only SIM2 Open, Flight Mode
- Memory: External: TF / MicroSD 2GB (included)
- Mobile Internet: WIFI, WAP, or GPRS
- Languages : English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Malaysian, Indonesian,
Czech, Slovak, Dutch, Vietnamese, Turkish, Russian, Bulgarian, Arabic, Persian, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
- File Formats:
- Music: MP3, MIDI, WAV, AMR, AWB
- Image: JPG
- Video: 3GP, MP4, FLV
- eBook: TXT
- Playing Time (music) approx: 6-8 hours
- Playing Time (video) approx: 3-4 hours
- Standby Time approx: 48-72 hours (depending on use)
- Battery Charge Time approx: 3 hours
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion
- Menu Icons: Java, Opera Browser, Google maps, eBuddy, Email, Wifi, File Manager, Phonebook, Fun & Games, Extra, Call center, Messages, Multimedia, Services, Organizer, Settings, User profiles, Bluetooth
- Messaging Types: SMS Text Messaging, MMS Picture Messaging, Chat, Email, Voice Mail Server, Broadcast Messages
- Accelerometer Settings: Wallpaper Switch, Song Switch, FM Channel, TV Channel, TV Rotate, Video Rotate, Image Rotate, Call Silent, Motion Game
- On Board Buttons/Slots: Power ON/OFF, 3.5mm earphone jack, MicroUSB charging and transfer slot, TV Antenna, front and rear camera lens, rear camera flash, 7 action buttons, 4 way navigation button, full QWERTY keyboard with numbers
- Email: Send/Receive, Write Email, Inbox, Outbox, Sent, Drafts, Clear Mailbox, Delete Marked Emails, Email Accounts, Templates
- Wireless LAN: Enable/Disable, WLAN Status, Access Point Settings, Search Networks
- Network: Cell Provider dependent, WAP, Data Account, Conn. Management
- Data Account: GSM Data, GPRS, Wireless LAN
- Print Option: Via Bluetooth, PictBridge
- Digital Picture Camera:
- Dual Sensor: 1 (Front Lens), 2 (Back Lens)
- Photo Format: JPG
- Resolution: 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120, 80x60
- Image Quality: High, Normal, Low
- Snapshot Options: Digital Zoom (x3), Timer, Continuous Shot, Scene Modes, Color Effects, White Balance
- EV: -2 to +2
- Flash: Toggle ON/OFF
- Digital Video Camera:
- Dual Sensor: 1 (Front Lens), 2 (Back Lens)
- Video Record Format: MPEG, H.263
- Video Quality: Normal, Low, High, Fine
- Video Settings: Digital Zoom (x3), Night Mode, Effects, White Balance
- EV: -2 to +2
- Record Time limit, File Size Limit, Record Audio
- Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz
- Analog TV:
- Record Function: YES
- Record Format: 3GP
- Preset TV Region Profiles (43): China, Shenzhen, Taiwan, Hong Kong, UK, South Africa, Vietnam, Thailand, UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Western Europe, Afghanistan, Korea, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, Philippines, Brazil, Japan, Argentina, India, Bolivia, Paraguay, Australia, Ecuador, Columbia, Uruguay, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Libya, Iran
- Sound Recorder:
- Record Function: YES
- Record Format: AMR, AWB, WAV
- Quality: Low, High
- FM Radio:
- Frequency: 87.5MHz to 108MHz (worldwide)
- Background Play: ON / OFF
- Loudspeaker: ON / OFF
- Channel List, Manual Input, Preset Auto Search, Settings
- Record Function: YES
- Record Format: AMR, AWB, WAV
- Record Audio Quality: Low, High
- Dimensions: L:113 x W:60 x D:10 (mm)
- Manufacturer Ref: 4M1G0RU735
Product Notes
- Print straight from your phone's image folder (Pictbridge)
- Effortlessly switch between the phone's front and back dual camera system
- Intuitive menu navigation
- Loaded with multimedia features and comes with 2 GB TF/ microSD card
- Fully unlocked phone! Use with any carrier, network, and SIM card(s)
- Pre-loaded personal digital assistant (PDA) software tools; Calendar, World Clock, To-Do List, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Unit and Currency Converter
- Use 3.5 mm RCA earphone jack so you can use your own hifi earbuds
- Camera resolution 1280x960 = 1.2 Megapixels (MP)
Package Contents for Model CVEM-M79
- Unlocked WiFi Quad Band Dual SIM Cell Phone with QWERTY keyboard
- Earphones
- Power Adapter (110-240V)
- USB Cable
- 2x Li-ion 2050 mAh Rechargeable Battery
- User Manual - English
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the phone come with a contract?
This phone is contract-free and fully unlocked so it can work with any GSM service provider you choose.
- Does the M79 come with an analog TV tuner?
Yes, watch TV and be happy with The Amigo QWERTY phone.
- Is this phone like the iPhone?
No, this phone is better than the iPhone! Unlike the iPhone, the M79 comes fully unlocked and ready for use with any network or carrier straight out of the box. You do not need to use any firmware hacks and risk "bricking" the phone. The M79 also has dual SIM (unlike the iPhone).
- Is this phone like the Chinese HiPhone, APhone, or SciPhone?
No, this is better than all of them. Unlike with other Chinese touchscreen phones, the M79 comes with a full 12-month warranty from Chinavasion along with a professional in-house customer support service. You can also be secure in the knowledge that your M79 has gone through rigorous QC testing before it is shipped direct to you.
- How long should I charge the battery before first use?
Before you use the battery for the first time, please charge it for 12 hours.
- Great to hear that the phone comes with 2 batteries. What if I need more batteries, what should I do?
Simply contact our customer support department to order replacement accessories. Easy peasy.
- Can I change the ringtone with this phone?
Definitely. The phone provides for many preset ringtones. You can also load your own MP3s to act as ringtones or use the phone's sound recorder to record your own voice or sounds as a ringtone.
- What is Dual Standby and does the Amigo phone have it?
A phone which is designed to work with 2 Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) are called Dual SIM phones. Of these Dual SIM phones, the ones which allow both SIMs to be active at the same time so you can receive calls on both are called Dual Standby phones. Yes, the CVFD-M79 is a dual SIM, dual standby phone.
- When I am entering the name of a new contact in my phonebook, what is the maximum number of characters I can use?
You can enter a name that is 14 characters long.
- What kind of operating system does this phone use?
It's called Nucleus RTOS.
- How hackable is this phone?
If you like to hack things, by that we mean squeeze more functionality out of a thing than was originally intended then this phone is for you. Keep in mind that any attempts to open up the phone, flash the firmware, basically mess with it, will void the warranty. Having said that, if DIY hacking is your passion then you might find gsmhosting.com very interesting. Especially the section about Chinese models and cloned phones. This phone uses the MediaTek 6235 chip by the way.
- Where can I download some great free music for this phone?
We love magnatune.com, great music from all genres. Check out Lara St John's amazing version of Vivaldi's Four Seasons or DJ Cary's Eastern Grooves. Aurgasm.us also has some very delicious tunes.
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- Photos By: L.H.
- Written By: M.W.
Current Reviews: 21
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 November, 2009.
