Maxx MX463

Overview

Decent Multimedia Phone

Maxx MX463 Design and Build Quality

Maxx MX463 is a very sleek mobile phone and works well as a portable media player. The alphanumeric keypad is large enough to use easily. The front face of the phone features a 2.0 inch TFT display that shows images at a decent resolution. This screen can support up to 262000 colors. It is a lightweight phone, weighing only 73 grams. The outer shell of the phone is built with a metallic finish.

User Interface and Comfort to use Maxx MX463

The layout of the menus and settings is easy to use, whether you want to use the MP3 player, radio player, internet or phone. Navigating is done using the large thumb pad in the center of the phone. The screen is large enough to see all of the entries and text being displayed.

Email and Messaging Capabilities

Send text messages using SMS and email using the phones email program.

Included Video Player and Acceptable Formats

The included video player is able to play 3GP, MP4, or AVI format videos.

Music Player and FM Radio Features

The media player built into this phone includes an FM radio and can play MP3 music files. There is a 3.5 millimetre standard headphone jack on the phone for connecting headphones or the hands free headset.

Maxx MX463 Camera and Image Quality

This digital camera provided is a no frills camera capable of capturing both video and images. The camera captures images at 1.3 megapixels.

Maxx MX463 Connectivity Options

Connect to devices using Bluetooth or Wireless connectivity using WAP security. You can also connect this phone to a computer to transfer files using a USB cable.

Tools and Utilities for Organizing

This phone has a simple file organizer that allows users to easily manage files. There is also a clock, calendar, and alarm clock.

Maxx MX463 Web Browser

Connect to the internet using GPRS or a WAP wireless connection. The internet features of this phone are basic and limited by the screen size.

Distinctive Features of Maxx MX463

Illuminate your surroundings with a built in LED torch light. Most packages of this phone come with a charger, hands free headset, and a USB cable. The phone is capable of storing quite a bit of information thanks to the 4 GB of internal memory which can be expanded by using the micro-SD slot.

Value for Money

This is an easy to use phone; though it doesn't have a lot of power or features that other phones do not already offer. The media features are useful and on par with other phones in its class. The included battery has an average life and has a talk time of 2.5 to 3 hours of use and a stand by time of up to 300 hours.

Verdict

If you are looking for a phone that is easy to use a standard phone that also has some media features, then this could be the phone for you. A simple camera and basic internet features make this phone a decent multimedia phone.