Tripoli WIFI Quad band Dual-SIM China Cell Phone (Keyboard)
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A top of the line cell phone for those who demand the very best - The unlocked Tripoli smart phone has it all! WIFI, quad-band GSM, dual-SIM, camcorder + multimedia mastery, PDA, and so much more.

A smart phone in every sense of the word!
The design philosophy behind The Tripoli is Innovation Intelligence. In practical terms this means adapting the best technologies from today's hottest cell phones and incorporating it into one mobile phone with the power to empower its owner!

Citius, Altius, Fortius! (Faster, Higher, Stronger!)
Yes, the Tripoli effortlessly brings together the hottest features from today's most popular phones like the Apple iPhone 3GS, the Nokia N97, as well as the cutting edge Sony Ericsson line of camera phones! Take this phone for a test drive and your first impression will be WOW! What's not to love? Its tilting and ultra-responsive touchscreen, its innovative menu system and well-designed keyboard, and its sliding camera cover to keep the lens protected for remarkable photos every time!

But that's only the beginning!
The Tripoli embodies both functional core excellence along with tons of extra features to truly get excited about. In practical terms, The Tripoli excels with quad-band GSM compatibility (850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz) and dual-SIM support, along with WIFI for free Internet access wherever a wireless hotspot is available. In terms of exciting extras, this phone comes with a front and rear 1.9 MP digital camera / camcorder, an MP3/MP4 player, JAVA support, an iPhone-like accelerometer - The Tripoli even has a electronic compass!

Once you're done being amazed at what this phone can do, continue your disbelief in regards to its astonishingly low price! Feature for feature, expect to pay 2 times more for a similar phone elsewhere!
At a Glance...

• Sliding + tilting QWERTY keyboard
• Quadband GSM
• WIFI
• Unlocked
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby
• Free 2GB TF/microSD card
• Sliding camera cover
• Plays RM Real Media files!

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China Manufacturer Specifications

• Primary Function: 3.25 inch Touchscreen WiFi unlocked quad band dual SIM multimedia cell phone
• Chipset: MediaTek 6235 Platform
• Operating System: Nucleus RTOS
• GSM Compatibility (Quad Band): Frequencies 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz
• Color: Black
• Screen:
  - 3.25 Inch Resistive LCD Touch Screen
  - Resolution: 240 x 320 (QVGA)
  - Activation: Finger or Stylus
  - Colors; 260K
• SIM Card Slot: YES - 2
• SIM Card Modes: Dual SIM open, Only SIM1 Open, Only SIM2 Open
• SIM Card Types: 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G
• Memory:
  - Internal: 70MB
  - External: TF / MicroSD 2GB (included) - supports up to 16 GB
• Mobile Internet: Yes - WI-FI or GPRS or WAP
• Languages : English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Malaysian, Indonesian, Czech, Slovak, Dutch, Vietnamese, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
• Compatible File Formats:
  - Music: AAC, AMR, MID, MP3, WAV
  - Images: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG
  - Videos: 3GP, FLV, RM, MP4 (XVID codec)
  - Ebook: TXT
• Playing Time (music) approx: 6-8 hours
• Playing Time (video) approx: 3-4 hours
• Standby Time approx: 48-96 hours (depending on use)
• Battery Charge Time approx: 3 hours
• Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion
• Menu Icons: Text, Calendar, Photos, Camera, Player, Notes, Mail, New SMS, Calculator, eBuddy Chat, Google Maps, Settings, Call Log, Wallpaper, WLAN, Java, MMS, Chat, Game, Motion Game, Search, Call Centre, File, Profile, World Time, Network, Unit Converter, Currency Converter, Voice Mail, FM Record, Broadcast Message, Video Record, Answer, Voice Recorder, Slide, e-Books, Bluetooth, TV, Contacts, WAP, Stopwatch, Radio, Clock, Video Chat, E-Compass, MSN, Phone, Contacts, Opera, Music Player
• Messaging Types: SMS Text Messaging, MMS Picture Messaging, Chat, Voice Mail Server, Broadcast Messages, Non-SSL Email
• Accelerometer Settings: Wallpaper Switch, Song Switch, FM Channel, TV Channel, Call Silent, Motion Game, Screen Rotate
• On Board Buttons/Slots: MicroUSB recharging and file transfer slot, 3.5 mm earphone jack, ON/OFF, TV Antenna, Camera Shutter Button, Camera Lens Cover, Qwerty Keyboard, Navigation D-Pad, Menu Button
• Bluetooth:
  - Type: MTK BT DEVICE
  - Supported Service Profiles: Handsfree, Headset, SPP, DUN, OPP, FTP, A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, HID, BIP
  - Options: Power, Inquiry Audio Device, Remote Control, My Device, Active Devices, Settings
• Email: Send/Receive, Write Email, Inbox, Outbox, Sent, Drafts, Clear Mailbox, Delete Marked Emails, Email Accounts, Templates
• Wireless LAN: Enable/Disable, WLAN Status, Access Point Settings, Search Networks
• Data Account: GSM Data, GPRS, Wireless LAN
   
• Digital Picture Camera:
  - Dual Sensor: 1 (Front Lens), 2 (Back Lens)
  - Photo Format: JPG
  - Resolution: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480, 240x400, 160x120
  - Image Quality: High, Normal, Low
  - Snapshot Options: Digital Zoom (x3), Timer, Continuous Shot, Scene Modes, Colour Effects, White Balance
  - EV: -2 to +2
  - Flash: Toggle ON/OFF
   
• Digital Video Camera:
  - Dual Sensor: 1 (Front Lens), 2 (Back Lens)
  - Video Record Format: 3GP
  - Video Quality: Normal, Low, High, Fine
  - Video Settings: Digital Zoom (x3), Night Mode, Effects, White Balance
  - EV: -2 to +2
  - Record Time limit, File Size Limit, Record Audio
  - Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz
   
• TV:
  - Type: Analogue
  - Record Function: YES
  - TV Recording Format: 3GP
   
• FM Radio:
  - Frequency: 87.5MHz to 108MHz (worldwide)
  - Background Play: ON / OFF
  - Loudspeaker: ON / OFF
  - Channel List, Manual Input, Preset Auto Search, Settings
  - Record Function: YES
  - Record Audio Quality: Low, High
   
• Dimensions: L:115 x W:56 x D:21 (mm)
• Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS
• Manufacturer Ref: QK5XEXBB73CD

Product Notes

• Mobile Office software that can view Microsoft Word (.DOC) and Microsoft Excel (.XLS) files.
• True 3.25 Inch Touchscreen!
• Handwriting function for text and sms
• Effortlessly switch between the phone's front and back dual camera system
• Fully unlocked phone! Use with any carrier, network, and SIM card(s)
• Built-in answering machine: calls are saved to memory for instant review
• One touch menu navigation
• Loaded with multimedia features and comes with a free 2 GB TF/ microSD card
• Pre-loaded personal digital assistant (PDA) software tools; Calendar, World Clock, To-Do List, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Sound Recorder, Unit and Currency Converter
• Separate photo and ringtone for each caller on your contact list!
• Camera resolution 1600x1200 = 1.9 Megapixels (MP)

Package Contents for Model CVFD-M101

• Unlocked WIFI Quad band Dual-SIM China Cell Phone with Keyboard
• Earphones
• Power Adapter (110-240V)
• USB Cable
• 2x Li-ion 1200mAh Rechargeable Battery
• User Manual - English

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I get interesting ebooks in text format to read on my Tripoli? Gutenberg.org, Bartleby.org, Wattpad.com, and Truly-free.org are just some of our favourites!
2. I heard this phone has some weird and wacky features other phones don't have. What are they? It's true, this mobile phone can do some pretty weird things. First, there's pitch shift which allows you to change the pitch of your voice when you're talking to something. For example, if you're a guy you can make yourself sound like a girl. Next there's background sound which plays background noise while you're on a call. Motorcycle, Sidewalk, Subway 1, Subway 2, Restaurant, Pub, Chord, Alarm, Beep, and White Noise
3. How do I switch between the front camera and the rear camera?
   CAMERA >> OPTIONS >> DUAL SENSOR
4. What is 3G chat?
   It's like video calling for people using the same phone on the same network.
5. How can I use MMS on this phone? Please have a read at this MMS setup blog http://blog.chinavasion.com/index.php/3416/china-cell-phone-mysteries-solved-what-is-mms-and-how-do-i-set-it-up/
6. Where is the microSD card on this phone?
   Open the back cover, lift out the battery, and you'll find the microSD lodged underneath the dual SIM card slots.
7. What happened the side scroll buttons like I see on other China cell phones?
   If touchscreen scrolling isn't your cup of tea, use the d-pad on the QWERTY keyboard to navigate up, down, left and right on the menu system.
8. I've never like keyboard sliding phones because of the hinge mechanism. I'm always afraid they'll break. How can I be assured about the durability of this phone?
   The hinge mechanism on this phone has been reinforced with an extra arm and smoother rolling tracks. To get an idea of its reliability, think Nokia N97!
9. How long is the TV antenna?
   Roughly 200 mm with a 360 degree swivel base for better Analogue TV reception.
10. I understand that this cell phone receives Analogue TV signals, how do I know whether I can receive TV on the phone?
    While many countries have transitioned over to digital TV such as DVB-T, ATSC, or ISDB-T, many countries either have retained analogue TV alongside digital or have not made the switch. Check with your local cable TV provider to see what your analogue TV status is.
11. What is the degree of inclination for the tilting touchscreen?
    It's 40 degrees.
12. What is the maximum number of characters for SMS?
    160
13. How many SMS templates are there?
    There are 10 spots to save templates.
14. Does this phone have group SMS?
    Yes, you can send SMS messages to 10 people at the same time.
15. What is the year range for the calendar?
    You can access calendar going back to 1970 or forward in time to 2030.
16. How can I print my calendar?
    Pair it with a Bluetooth printer and then choose print from the menu options within the calendar system.
17. How can I use this phone for productivity purposes? Along with a notes system, you have access to a calendar, email and web access making The Tripoli an ideal business partner.
18. How do I send and receive email on this phone?
    There are several ways. Have people send email to the email associated with your cell phone. This is usually your cellphonenumber@thenameofyourcellphonecompany.com. Another way is the get the email settings for your email account. Keep in mind that the email settings don't work for SSL sites as they require extra security protocols. This is the information you'll need to have on hand: email address, know whether your email account is using the POP3 or IMAP4 protocol, incoming server address (also known as POP3 or IMAP4), outgoing server address (also known as SMTP), user name, password, account name (might be same as user name)
19. Which version of eBuddy is installed?
    Version 1.2 but feel free to download a more recent version.
20. Which Google maps version is installed?
    Version 2.3.2 but feel free to download a more recent version.
21. The touchscreen isn't responding very well, what can I do? The touchscreen is factory calibrated for pinpoint accuracy with a dull head needle roughly 05 mm in diameter. But depending on each user's finger size or sylus model the calibration may not be ideal. Simply go to SETTINGS >> PEN CALIBRATION to get the touchscreen to work for you.
22. I like the idea of the motion sensor accelerometer, but do I have to have it on all the time?
    No, you can toggle the accelerometer ON and OFF for each item.
23. Does this phone have an image viewer?
    Not only does the Tripoli have an image viewer, the application comes with slideshow settings. Based on the images you have in memory, you can choose 1X automatic display or continual repeat. What's more there are three slide show speeds: slow, medium, fast, and four different slideshow effects: none, split, random, and fade in. What's more you can choose to play background music from your files while the slideshow occurs.
24. How many letters can you have in the welcome text?
    30
25. What are the maximum shortcuts?
    11
26. How do I turn off touch vibration?
    SETTINGS >> PHONE SET UP >> TOUCH VIBRATING
27. How do I maximize backlight duration?
    SETTINGS >> PHONE SET UP >> MISC SETTINGS >> LCD BACKLIGHT
28. Does this phone have handwriting input?
    Yes at 3 speeds: slow, medium, and fast recognition processing.
29. How do I get on the Internet using WIFI?
    WLAN >> SEARCH FOR NETWORKS >> ENTER PASSWORD
30. What is the JAVA heap size for this phone?
    4718592 bytes
31. What call logs does this phone keep?
    Missed calls, Dialled calls, and Received calls.
32. What tones can I change?
    You can customize the following: SIM 1 incoming call, SIM 2 incoming call, power ON, power OFF, cover open, cover close, SIM 1 message, SIM 2 message, keypad
33. What does the unit converter do?
    The unit converter is actually two converters in one. The weight converter converts kilograms to pounds or ounces. The length converter on the other hand converts kilometres to miles, centimetres to inches, meters to feet, and meters to yards.
34. For the digital camera inside this phone, how many different shutter sounds are there?
    3 including no shutter sound
35. Does the digital camera inside this phone have a light flash?
    Yes, you can toggle flash ON and OFF.
36. Some phone like Sharp cell phones allow you to take cool pictures with special effects and frames. What about the Tripoli?
    There are many effects for photos, plus The Tripoli comes with two novelty frames for pictures of your girlfriend or boyfriend.
37. How can I install a Java application on this phone?
    Search the internet for Java files that have the extension .jar (these are executable Java files). Not all of them will work. Some are especially for Nokia or other brand phones. You're looking for Java 2 files. Download the file and transfer it to your phone's microSD card as you would normally transfer a file. From the FILE icon, locate your file and select it. Java will take over and ask you if you want to install it. Agree and the application will be installed for you. Enjoy!
38. Does the phone come with a contract?
    This phone is contract-free and fully unlocked so it can work with any GSM service provider you choose. Actually the word "unlocked" is a bit of a misnomer as this phone was never locked in the first place.
39. Does the M101 Triple Smart phone come with an analogue TV tuner?
    Yes, watch TV and be happy with The Tripoli wifi phone.
40. Is this phone like the iPhone?
    No, this phone is better than the iPhone! Unlike the iPhone, the M101 comes fully unlocked and ready for use with any network or carrier straight out of the box. You do not need to use any firmware hacks and risk "bricking" the phone. The M101 also has dual SIM and video recording functionality (unlike the iPhone). Oh and The Tripoli also costs 1/5th the price of the iPhone. And last we checked, the iPhone doesn't play RM (Real Media) files!
41. Is this phone like the Chinese HiPhone, APhone, or SciPhone?
    No, this is better than all of them. Unlike with other Chinese touchscreen phones, the M101 comes with a full 12-month warranty from Chinavasion along with a professional in-house customer support service. You can also be secure in the knowledge that your M101 has gone through rigorous QC testing before it is shipped direct to you.
42. This phone has an accelerometer, what exactly is that?
    This is a built-in motion sensor that tracks when the electronic device has been tilted or swivelled. It is a feature most commonly used to change images in a photo viewer or to change tracks in an audio player.
43. How long should I charge the battery before first use?
    Before you use the battery for the first time, please charge it for 12 hours.
44. Should I load MP3's or WAV music files into my phone to listen to?
    It's a trade off really. With MP3's, you get lower audio quality, but because of its small file size you can fit more into memory. With WAV files, you get CD quality music, but on average, one WAV file is equivalent in size to ten MP3 files.
45. Great to hear that the phone comes with 2 batteries. What if I need more batteries, what should I do?
    Simply contact our customer support department to order replacement accessories. Easy peasy.
46. How many contacts, can the phone hold?
    The phone itself has the capacity to hold 800 contacts. SIM cards usually hold 250 contacts. Since this phone can hold two SIM cards, altogether you are looking at 1,300 contacts. That's a lot of friends!
47. Can I change the ringtone with this phone?
    Definitely. The phone provides for many preset ringtones. Wonderful classics you'll instantly recognize. You can also load your own MP3s to act as ringtones or use the phone's sound recorder to record your own voice or sounds as a ringtone.
48. I heard somewhere that I can record phone conversations with this phone. How do I do that?
    When a calls come in, you will be presented with an option box. Press the icon that looks like a microphone which will allow you to bring up the sound recorder to tape the entire conversation as a sound file for playback at anytime.
49. How do I change my ring tone?
    Tone volume and set up is found by pressing PROFILE icon and not the SETTINGS icon. Once in profile, select GENERAL and then CUSTOMIZE. You will be given the opportunity to change ringing options.
50. What is Dual Standby and does The Tripoli phone have it?
    A phone which is designed to work with 2 Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) are called Dual SIM phones. Of these Dual SIM phones, the ones which allow both SIMs to be active at the same time so you can receive calls on both are called Dual Standby phones. Yes, the CVFD-M101 is a dual SIM, dual standby phone.
51. How does the built-in answering machine work?From the main menu, select the ANSWER icon. You will be taken to another menu that will allow you adjust settings like how long before the answering machine picks up the call and how long your caller's message should be. When an actual call comes through, the answering machine will save your calls to the memory card and you can review them at anytime.
52. I hear that the phone has "In Call Background Noise". What is that? As far as sound effects go, if you use this feature - you decide what background noise your caller hears when they're talking to you. You can set the background noise so your caller thinks you're in a restaurant, in the subway or a host of other settings. Perfect for the devious in all of us.
53. How can I change the placement of my icons in the main menu? There may be certain icons you want closer to the first page, in which case The Tripoli phone was designed to allow you to move the icons about just like you would do on your computer desktop. Simply place your finger or pen stylus on any icon for more than 3 seconds and all the icons will start shaking. This indicates you are in icon moving mode. Locate the icon you want to move and place your finger or pen stylus on it for more than 3 seconds. It will increase in size indicating that you can move it. Just drag it to the new location. When you're done moving icons, press the black select button at the center of your phone to exit icon moving mode.
54. How do I setup a wake up alarm?
    Click on the CLOCK icon. You will have the ability to setup 6 different alarms depending on frequency and day(s) of the week.
55. You mentioned that you can setup a different ringtone for each caller on your contact list, how do I do that?
    It's really easy. Simply press the CONTACTS icon on the bottom of your screen and select "Caller ringtone". After choosing the ringtone, you'll be prompted to associate it with a particular contact in your phonebook. By the way, not only does The Tripoli allow you to associate a different ringtone for each caller, you can even associate a different picture for each caller.
56. Really? You can associate a different picture for each caller? How do I do that? Press the CONTACTS icon on the bottom of your screen and select "Caller picture". You'll be prompted to choose an image and associate it with a particular contact in your phonebook.
57. I need to know something really important which no one ever talks about. How does the phone feel in your hand?
    Assuring is the best word we can think of to describe the tactile sensation of holding the Tripoli in your hand. Like with this cell phone, you can do anything from moving mountains to owning the world! As cell phone aficionados, we test our fair share of phones for professional and personal reasons. For us, cell phones that have in the past provided exceptional feel in your hand quality has been any of the Nokia N series especially the N95. Going farther back, the Siemens S40 felt great to hold as well. We're not big fans on the iPhone though because it's too wide and too thin for our tastes. It feels like you're holding a calculator in your hands not a mobile phone! The Tripoli CVFD-M101 on the other hand is the epitome of a touchscreen phone in a candy bar form factor. It's narrower than the iPhone, but just slightly thicker to give you the impression you're holding something solid in your hand. Of course, the fact that it's well built accounts for that too. But the smooth black face and the rounded black corners lends itself to a phone that's as well-designed aesthetically and tactilely, as it operates superbly. It's also the attention to small details like the QWERTY keyboard that has been positioned so that your thumbs can comfortably press the top of row of keys unlike other sliding keyboard phones were the keyboards looks better than it works!
58. At the bottom of the screen there are four main icons: phone, contacts, opera, and music player? Is there any way I can change those or are they permanent?
    Yes, the four short cut icons can be changed. Simply press and hold one of the icons in the main area and the entire icon set will vibrate. Next select the icon you want to become a shortcut and it will increase in size. This shows it can be moved. Then simply drag it into the shortcut icon area and it will replace the one you dropped it on.
59. When I am entering the name of a new contact in my phonebook, what is the maximum number of characters I can use?
    You can enter a name that is 14 characters long.
60. Where are the accelerometer settings for image rotate?
    Image rotation is achieved by viewing a photo and touching the screen. A rotation icon appears that allows you to switch from portrait to landscape mode and vice versa.
61. I understand that I can input text in many different languages, but what about displaying websites in different languages aside from English?
    When you go into the Java menu you'll have the option of using different language versions of the Opera mini browser so you can view different country websites. The different web browser versions are: Chinese, English, Brazilian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
62. Is there a Twitter client for this phone?
    We were able to install Twim for mobiles on the Tripoli which will allow you to send tweets to your Twitter account. For more information about Twim, please google "Twim".
63. I've noticed that in general Chinese phones don't come with sync-ing or contact software. What do I do?
    In this case, consider getting a SIM card reader for reading and writing your contacts to your phone with ease. Furthermore, we've figured a way to hack the phone so you can update the TASKS too. In this case, create a vcalendar file using notepad and save it as whatever name you choose, but it must have the extension .vcs
    
    The format for the file is:
    BEGIN:VCALENDAR
    VERSION:1.0
    BEGIN:VTODO
    DUE:20091015T160000Z
    SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE;CHARSET=UTF-8:Type your message here!!!
    CATEGORIES:Date
    STATUS:0
    PRIORITY:0
    END:VTODO
    END:VCALENDAR
    
    The message can be changed from the line which begins SUMMARY. As for the other parameters, we'll let you figure that out. Then move the transfer the file to your phone with your USB cable.
64. What kind of operating system does this phone use?
    It's called Nucleus RTOS.
65. Why is my fully charged battery being used up so quickly?
    This isn't a problem with just this phone or Chinese phones. It's a problem everyone is experiencing with all smart phones whether it's a Nokia, Sony-Ericsson, iPhone, etc. Just google WIFI cell phone battery problems. We're seeing battery power being significantly lowered across the phone spectrum by the following three functions in these types of phones: WIFI, Bluetooth, and GPS. To conserve battery power, disable WIFI, turn off BT, and disable GPS if you have it. Finally go to SETTINGS >> PHONE SETUP >> MISC SETTINGS >> LCD BACKLIGHT to lower the screen intensity.
66. I'm having trouble logging onto WIFI, can you help me????
    First set the correct time on your phone. The time must sync with the router time for logging to occur. Next, the Tripoli phone works best with 802.11b routers. Since 802.11g routers are backwards compatible, they shouldn't pose a problem. As for 802.11n routers, they may or may work depending on whether the n router in question works with a, b, or g routers.
67. How hackable is this phone?
    If you like to hack things, by that we mean squeeze more functionality out of a thing than was originally intended then this phone is for you. Keep in mind that any attempts to open up the phone, flash the firmware, basically mess with it, will void the warranty. Having said that, if DIY hacking is your passion then you might find gsmhosting.com very interesting. Especially the section about Chinese models and cloned phones.
68. Where can I download some great free music for this phone?
    We love magnatune.com, great music from all genres. Check out Lara St John's amazing version of Vivaldi's Four Seasons or DJ Cary's Eastern Grooves. Aurgasm.us also has some very delicious tunes.
69. Where can I get JAVA games for this phone?
    We're in the process of putting together a blog of Java Games For Chinese Cell phones in the next week or so, stay tuned!
70. Why is this cell phone called The Tripoli?
    In Greek, Tripoli means three great cities. The Tripoli cell phone stands out from the competition with its awesome touchscreen design, amazing keyboard functionality, and sliding camera cover!

Manufacturer and Origin: China

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