Ericsson R280 / R289

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This unique phone combines a tri-mode TDMA phone with a CDPD modem for always-on Wireless Internet. Variants: The R280d and R280LX are the original models. The R280di and R289LX add 2-Way SMS with "Chatboard" support. (The LX models are specifically for AT&T Wireless.)

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• AT&T Wireless  Discontinued

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Modes	AMPS 850 TDMA 850 / TDMA 1900
Weight	9.26 oz   (263 g)
Dimensions	5.12" x 2.02" x 0.99"   (130 x 51 x 25.1 mm)
Form Factor	Bar Stub Antenna
Battery	Talk: 4 hours max.   (240 minutes) Standby: 160 hours max.   (6.7 days) NiMH
Display	Type: ? Backlight: LED Resolution: 101 x 40 pixels
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	?
Phone Book Capacity	400 Includes phone number Grouping.
FCC ID	AXATR-378-A2 » (Approved Aug 15, 2000)

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Accessibility
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Customization
Custom Ringtones	Built-In Composer
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
High-Speed Data	19.2K CDPD
WAP / Web Browser	Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	Yes
Messaging
Text Messaging (SMS)	2-Way on R280di and R289LX only
Productivity
Alarm	Yes

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