Huawei U8800 IMPULSE 4G Accessories

Hauwei U8800 Impulse 4G

With smartphones quickly taking over the mobile communications market, more and more consumers are looking to switch from their basic feature phones to more advanced smartphones. Unfortunately, many of the hottest products currently on the market come with some pretty hefty price tags and numerous features that will go unused by entry to mid-level smartphone users. Enter the Huawei U8800 Impulse 4G. Powered by Android and providing consumers with smartphone capabilities at prices that are significantly lower than many competing products, it is a very solid mid-range device.

Hauwei U8800 Impulse 4G Design

The Impulse 4G weighs in at 4.4 ounces and measures 4.7 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide by 0.5 inch thick. The entire front panel is made of durable glass and is dominated by the device's 3.8 inch capacitive touchscreen. The back is coated in a rubber material that is soft to the touch and makes the phone comfortable to hold. The screen has a resolution of 480 by 800 pixels and provides decent color quality and brightness. It is also responsive, and the virtual QWERTY keyboard is relatively comfortable and easy to use.

Beneath the screen, there are four touch sensitive buttons. Though they are lit by a back-light, they can be nearly impossible to find in the dark. The interface on the device is Google's stock design and includes five customizable home screens, the default multitouch Android virtual keyboard, and the Swype keyboard.

Hauwei U8800 Impulse 4G Features and Specifications

The Huawei U8800 Impulse 4G runs on the popular Android operating system. Unfortunately it includes Android 2.2 FroYo rather than a more up-to-date operating system. Because of this, it does not quite obtain the peak performance that could be possible with a newer operating system.

The Impulse 4G runs on AT&T's 4G network in the United States. Coverage for 4G is currently spotty, so not all areas can make full use of this device's 4G capabilities. With a 800Mhz processor, it simply isn't capable of performing at the lightning fast speeds of higher-end Android devices.

Features included in the U8800 Impulse 4G are in line with what is expected in a basic smartphone. Features include GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, and simple email support. Like all Android devices, it offers easy integration with numerous Google services like Gmail, Google search, maps, YouTube, and more. AT&T also includes several AT&T apps including FamilyMap, Navigator, and CodeScanner. It has an impressive 5-megapixel camera with LED flash that is capable of taking still photographs as well as 720p high definition videos.

Hauwei U8800 Impulse 4G Overview

The Huawei U8800 Impulse 4G is a very affordable smartphone that is currently available to AT&T customers in the United States. It runs on the very popular and user-friendly Android operating system, and it comes with all the most common features for an entry- to mid-level smartphone. It has an attractive design and a large, easy to use touchscreen. Performance and speed can be a bit spotty due to slightly outdated technology, but overall, it is a solid entry in the mid-range Android smartphone category.