Micromax X104

Overview

Feature-Rich Budget Phone

Overview of Micromax X104

If you are looking for a mobile phone that comes with capability to browse the internet, play music and videos, capture photos and Bluetooth, then you might consider going for the Micromax X104. The phone is conveniently priced under INR 1000 (at some online outlets (approx., may vary)), which makes it one of the cheapest mobile phones in the market packaged with ample features for your daily use.

Micromax X104 User-Interface, Outlook and Feel

The Micromax X204 is 15.6mm thick and comes integrated with a TFT display offering a resolution up to 176 x 220. The user interface is pretty simple as the options screen only holds enlarged (and overly pixelated) contact, messaging, settings and call log options. The keyboard is the main attraction of this phone as the spacing and convenience of key positioning will make it easier for frequent texters to type messages. Navigating through the phone is fairly streamlined with a dedicated center navigation key supported by two buttons placed on top of call receive and call end keys. The screen size is 2.0 inches that might offer a bit of hindrance to mobile phone users acquainted with larger screen sizes. Apart from the screen size shortcoming, another major turn off is its fragile build. Holding the phone in your palm consistently gives you a really cheap and plastic feel that some of the mobile phone users don’t appreciate much.

Multimedia

The phone comes with an integrated primary digital VGA camera along with MP3 and MP4 players. This means that you’ll be able to capture photos along with video and will be able to watch them right from the comfort of your phone. The camera also has a zoom feature that will let you optimize your image capturing for objects placed at a distance. The maximum picture capturing capability of this phone is 640x480. The phone comes with an inbuilt video and audio organizer which will let frequent video watchers and music listeners to organize their collection. The phone also comes with a FM radio with an option to record transmissions. The phone can handle up to 16 GB MicroSD cards. This gives the users enough space to store their multimedia, documents and other files as required.

Micromax X104 Connectivity Options

Micromax X104 supports GSM networks meaning that any Indian GSM provider’s SIM card is usable. And since the phone comes with a dual-SIM option, therefore two SIM cards from different providers can be used simultaneously. The phone also offers Bluetooth connectivity to pair ear-pieces and to transfer data. It also has a WAP browser and GPRS capability that lets users browse WAP sites when connected via data connection. Messaging is definitely a pleasure in this phone with a well-spaced and easily type-able keypad. The phone also has its own message storage space that lets you retain some messages on the phone instead of transferring them into your SIM card memory.

Micromax X104 Battery

This is where this phone excels significantly when compared to other handsets bearing the same specifications and features. The Micromax X104 comes with a Li-Ion 1800mAH battery that can easily provide 7+ hours of talk time and can remain in standby for 300 + hours.

Verdict

The Micromax X104 has something to offer for everyone! From internet connectivity to FM radio and from GPRS support to MP3/MP4 playback capability with a digital camera, the phone means business for low-end Indian mobile phone users.