- home
- reviews
- news
- downloads
- cnet tv
HOLIDAY HELP DESK: Broadcasting live at 1:00 p.m., PT
- log in
- join CNET
- welcome,
- my profile
- log out

Motorola W490 - black (T-Mobile) comparison

Add to my list
Print
E-mail
Share

Features
Remove from comparison	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove
Product name	Motorola W490 - black (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson TM506 - amber (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 - carbon black (T-Mobile)	Samsung SGH-T229 - red (T-Mobile)
Price	$29.99 to $79.99	$0.00	$299.99	$9.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating	2.5 stars	2.5 stars	3.0 stars	2.5 stars
Release date			October 26, 2009	June 16, 2008
The Bottom Line	The Motorola W490 is a practical phone for making calls; just don't count on its camera to be of much use.	The Sony Ericsson TM506 has a couple of faults, but it's broad 3G support and integrated GPS makes it a welcome addition to T-Mobile's lineup.	The Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 has potential, but its multimedia features are undermined by design missteps and a subpar speakerphone.	The Samsung SGH-T229 has unique design touches and pleasant call quality but it wouldn't be our first choice for a low-end T-Mobile camera phone.
Similar Products	Compare more products	Compare more products	Compare more products	Compare more products
Cellular technology	GSM	WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM	WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM	GSM
Weight	3.8 oz	3.4 oz	3.4 oz	3 oz
Talk time	Up to 450 min	Up to 570 min	Up to 600 min	Up to 360 min
Wireless Interface	Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Service Provider	T-Mobile	T-Mobile	T-Mobile	T-Mobile
Band / mode	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)	WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/1800/1900	WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1800/1900 (Tri-Band)
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	T-Mobile USA $29.99 In stock: No TigerDirect.com $79.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	T-Mobile USA $0.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Best Buy $299.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	T-Mobile USA $9.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 authorized store
Remove from comparison	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove