The Voq Professional Phone is a tri-band
Smartphone
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based on a 200 MHz
Intel
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XScale
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PXA262 processor with stacked flash memory, running on
Microsoft
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Windows Mobile 2003
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edition. Announced on October 8, 2003, the product combines elements of a mobile phone, a personal messaging device, and a PDA with such distinctive features as a flip-open
QWERTY
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thumbpad (in addition to the familiar 12 key dial pad).
Overview
Despite being awarded the British Columbia Technology Industries Association (BC TIA) "Excellence in Product Innovation Award" in 2004, Sierra Wireless' entry into the competitive Smartphone market eroded their embedded module sales. On July 7, 2005, Sierra Wireless announced they would be exiting the "Voq Professional Phone initiative".
Models:
* A10 900/1800/1900 bands (Europe)
* A11 850/1800/1900 bands (North America)
The VOQ ships with Windows Mobile 2003 version 4.2.0 build 13349 with a radio REV of 03.06
*Operator: 1.6.0.12
*Microsoft: 4.20.13349.0
*Language: 1.6.0.12
*File System: 4.20.13349.0
Differences in ROM versions
*using the above ROM version, the end button will not hide current program, it will be unresponsive. when upgraded to WM2003SE, The end button will hide the current application.
*the start menu button does not have the windows logo. 2003SE has the windows logo next to Start
Specifications
* Weight 5.11 oz. (with battery)
* Tri-Band GSM/EDGE
A10: 900/1800/1900 MHz
A11: 850/1800/1900 MHz
* Processor:
Intel Xscale
XScale is a microarchitecture for central processing units initially designed by Intel implementing the ARM architecture (version 5) instruction set. XScale comprises several distinct families: IXP, IXC, IOP, PXA and CE (see more below), with some ...
PXA262 @ 200 MHz
* Memory: 64MB of ROM and 32MB of RAM
* Display LCD (Color TFT/TFD: Colors: 64k)
* Display Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
* Display Size: 2.2"
* Dimensions: 5.25 x 2.16 x .96 inches
* Wireless connectivity: IrDA, GPRS
* Other connectivity: VOQ USB Connection
* Audio Microphone/Speaker: Built In Speaker, hands-free Headphone ; MP3/WMA Codec
* QWERTY Keyboard - Flip out
* Smart Media: SD
* Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003, upgradeable to 2003SE
* Battery: 1200
mA·h
* AC Adapter: AC input/frequency: 100 ~ 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz : DC output: 5Vdc and 1A (typical)
Disassembled
File:Dis1.JPG, The mainboard side that goes under the keypad
File:Dis2.JPG, The backside of the mainboard, exposing the SIEMENS GSM Module, and SD Card slot
File:USB connector.JPG, the USB connector for VOQ phones
References
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Windows Mobile Standard devices
Mobile phones introduced in 2004
Sierra Wireless mobile phones