Sendo X

Sendo X

Manufacturer	Sendo
Successor	Sendo X2 (canceled)
Compatible networks	GSM 900[1] GSM 1800[1] GSM 1900[1] GPRS[1]
Weight	120 g (4.2 oz)[1]
Operating system	S60[1]
GPU	GraphiX[1]
Memory	32MB[1]
Storage	32MB[1]
Removable storage	MMC, SD card[1]
Rear camera	VGA[1] (640x480) with 4x digital zoom and red-eye reduction
Display	TFT, 65K colors with 176 x 220 pixels (2.2 inches, 35 x 44 mm)[1]
Connectivity	Bluetooth, IrDA,[1] USB[2]
Other	Flashlight, Java support[1]

The Sendo X was Sendo's first Series 60 based "high-end" phone, developed after Sendo switched from the Microsoft to Symbian / Series 60 platforms.^[2]

Among the unique features of the Sendo X, one was the ability for users to download new firmware from Sendo's website and upgrade the phone from their home computer.

Background

Sendo shunted multiple times the Sendo Z100 to new release dates, and after cancelling the phone in November 2002 they announced to switch from Microsoft's Smartphone 2002 operating system to the Series 60 platform.^[3]

This decision resulted in the 2004Q2 release of the Sendo X.^[4]

The phone was made by Celestica in the Czech Republic,^[2] however at least some model number stickers mention "Made in the Netherlands", referring to their distribution centre in Arnhem, in the Netherlands..

Battery compartment of heavily used Sendo X mobile phone

Software

Sendo Pinball and Funny Farmer.^[1]

Sendo licensed Opera Mobile 6.2^[5] and updates worked until version 8.0^[6]

Reception

Mobilegazette.com was impressed with the feature richness without being over-bloated and called the phone stylish.^[2]

References

1. Pakalski, Ingo (21 October 2003). "Symbian-Smartphone von Sendo mit Digitalkamera samt Blitz" (in German). Golem.de. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
2. "Sendo X". Mobile Gazette. 28 October 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
3. Ihlenfeld, Jens (7 November 2002). "Sendo kehrt Microsoft den Rücken" (in German). Golem.de. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
4. "Sendo X review". All About Symbian. 8 July 2004. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
5. Pakalski, Ingo (13 May 2004). "Opera 6.20 für Series-60-Smartphones erschienen" (in German). Golem.de. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
6. "Webbrowser Opera 8.50 für Handys mit Symbian-OS" (in German). Heinz Heise. 14 November 2005. Retrieved 15 January 2011.

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