| INQ Mini 3G | |
| Slogan: | "The Pocket Communicator For Everyone" |
| Manufacturer: | INQ |
| Carrier: | 3 networks |
| Available: | Q4 2009 |
| Price: | £39.99 |
| Screen: | 2.2 inch, QVGA (240×320 pixels) 262k TFT LCD |
| Camera: | 2.0 megapixels |
| Os: | BREW 4.0 (Multi Tasking) + INQ System 1 extensions |
| Input: | Numeric keypad |
| Memory: | 128MB NAND + 128MB SDRAM |
| Memory Card: | microSD/microSDHC, tested up to 8 GB |
| Networks: | GPRS, EDGE, HSPDA |
| Connectivity: | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Headset, Handsfree, File Transfer, ObjectPush, A2DP, AVRCP, DUN), mini-USB v2.0 |
| Battery: | 1150mAh Li-ion 3.7V(4.3Wh) |
| Size: | 102.9mm * 45.8mm * 12.8mm |
| Weight: | 90g (128g with battery) |
| Form: | Candybar |
| Predecessor: | INQ1 |
| Successor: | Incumbent |
| Related: | INQ, INQ1, INQ Chat 3G |
The INQ Mini 3G is a 3G enabled "Candy Bar" smartphone created by "social phone developer" INQ. The INQ Mini 3G features Twitter, Facebook, Skype and Windows Live Messenger applications embed deep into the phone's Operating System. The phone has a numeric keypad, a 2-megapixel camera and a 2.2" screen. The phone is the second handset from INQ and succeeds the "Best mobile handset award 2009" winner INQ1.
The BREW 4.0 device was announced on 4 August 2009. The phone soon got available in many countries with Hutchison 3G networks:Australia, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Austria, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom
The phone's standard colors are black and red. Its rounded edges and the shiny surface make it look pretty smart. It features a numeric T9 keypad, a 2.2" QVGA TFT LCD screen, a mini-USB port, volume control buttons and INQ's famous Switcher button (Switcher = a gadget which allows you to switch between your running applications). The INQ Mini 3G's battery covers are changeable with 5 other colours: yellow, black, pink, green and blue. The default is a shiny red battery cover. The other colors can be purchased via local INQ stores or the provider.
The phones operating system is BREW 4.0 (Multi Tasking) with INQ System 1 extensions. It features Java MIDP2.0 (Multi Tasking), Access Net Front 3.5 browser and INQ UI including Switcher (a gadget which allows you to switch between your running applications)
The user of the phone can display widgets on their home screen for quick and easy access to information. Widgets include World Clock, Weather, Search, Feeds.
Built in applications include:
The Mini 3G is built for social-networking as all INQ phones are.INQ integrated its social tools deep in the phone:
INQ is owned by Hutchison Whampoa, owner of Hutchison 3G; The INQ Mini 3G is currently carried on the following networks:
3 Australia
3 Hong Kong
3 Ireland
3 Sweden
3 UK
3 Austria