Alcatel OT 517 D
Detailed Review
Display
As the display size is 1.8 inches, the phone would be a tad tough to stick with, although it is pretty portable. The Alcatel OT 517 D sports a display of 4.57 cms; approximately 1.8 inches. The display of this phone possesses 65 K colours. This smartphone presents a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.Battery
The battery bids 500 hrs of standby time on 2G network. If you are a heavy user, then the 6 2G talk time hours might be slightly worrisome. The battery technology in this smartphone is Li-Ion.Camera
The kind of pictures and videos your camera produces does not depend only on megapixels. You have the flexibility to get surprisingly good results even with a Yes megapixels camera when the sensor is of good quality.General Features
With the box, you will get Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Quick Guide along with the smartphone. The handset colour featured here is Black. The Alcatel OT 517 D weighing a meagre 66 g, is created for long term usage without causing any inconvenience. Pre-loaded with a number of is credited with, this smartphone flaunts dimensions of 45x107x13.5.Connectivity
The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for current syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. The sim cards present in this phone is a Mini SIM. You get a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM, (Dual Standby) sim with this smartphone. This Alcatel OT 517 D is further created to add to calling feast your eyes on as it is equipped with both at par and advanced boasts of like Hands Free.Memory
Many users find multimedia FM a refreshing change from their regular playlists. Extendable memory, even as limited as 2 GB really encourages with the storage; especially for average users. You have the flexibility to easily amp up the internal storage of your device as it displays compatibility with the microSD memory cards.Performance
The Alcatel OT 517 D sports a platform that operates at GSM - 900, 1800 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
A small device like this might neatly fit in my pockets, but that's all it can and nothing much with the cramped screen size of 1.8 inches. With my kind of usage and lifestyle neither will the battery last me decent hours, nor can I provide it with charging as and when needed. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Alcatel OT 517 D is. I won't worry about the other features in the Alcatel OT 517 D as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The expandable memory of the Alcatel OT 517 D is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Alcatel OT 517 D is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps. I'd like my smartphone battery to at least last me an intensive gaming session that goes on for 3-4 hours without battery warnings; the Alcatel OT 517 D doesn't live up to it.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Alcatel |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| Keypad: | Yes , Alphanumeric |
| SIM Size: | Mini SIM |
| Call Features: | Hands Free |
| Model Name: | OT 517 D |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM , (Dual Standby) |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , Charger , Headset , Quick Guide |
Multimedia | |
| Ringtone: | 64 Polyphonic |
| Music Player: | No |
| FM: | Yes |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| WAP: | Yes |
| WAP: | v2 |
| Preinstalled Browser: | WAP 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes , Class 12 |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , Mini USB |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | 500 |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | 200 |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 128 x 160 Pixels |
| Display Size: | 1.8 inches |
| Display Color: | 65 K |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 66 g |
| Size: | 45x107x13.5 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 6 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 500 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 720 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 2 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800 |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
For me the 1.8 inches display is the first thing I noticed in the Alcatel OT 517 D. I love texting and all my friends too prefer texting over talking, so I find the screen size of the Alcatel OT 517 D very cramped. Yes MP is not that great camera resolution. There are so many smartphones with better megapixels sometimes even cheaper than this phone. I love clicking pictures with my smartphone and this one doesn't seem up for it. I always forget charging my phone so USB charging via my laptop is really a good option for me and sometimes I even use this port to transfer music and images.