T-Mobile MDA (MobileBurn)

T-Mobile MDA Review (MobileBurn): "T-Mobile's new MDA is a quad-band GSM device that runs Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system. It has EDGE data support as well as 802.11b WiFi support, and sports a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard to help its owner tackle hardcore messaging tasks.

The MDA is based on the HTC Wizard design that is also the basis for other devices such as Cingular's 8125. 95% of the review, or more, will apply equally well to the Cingular 8125. While it looks very similar to the HTC Apache based devices that we love so much (Sprint PPC-6700, Verizon XV-6700), there are some important differences that have an impact on the device's usability, apart from just the difference between GSM and CDMA support.

Physical Aspects

The T-Mobile MDA measures 110mm x 60mm x 24mm (4.3' x 2.4' x .94') in size, which is reasonably compact for a Pocket PC phone with a full QWERTY keyboard hidden inside. The MDA's keyboard, when slid out, increases the width of the device to 95mm (3.7'). Its weight, at 170.3g (6oz) with both SIM and expansion memory card, is fairly significant, but not unreasonable.

In terms of controls, you will find a dedicated button for the Comm Manager located above the volume slider switch on the left hand side of the device. A voice dial button and the camera shutter button are located on the right side. The top "