Ninetology Pearl Mini
{{Short description|Entry-level smartphone}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Ninetology Pearl Mini
| image =
| caption = Experiencing Differences.
| slogan =
| manufacturer = Ninetology
| available = Malaysia
| screen = Capacitive Display, 321x 480px HVGA, 3.5", 262K Colors
| camera = 2.0 MP
| 2nd_camera = -
| operatingsystem = Android Gingerbread 2.3
| input =
- Capacitive Multi-touch display
- External functional hardware keys
| cpu =
- Qualcomm Snapdragon Single Core 1.0 GHz
| ringtone =
| memory =
| storage =
- -
| memory_card = up to 32 GB microSDHC
| networks =
| battery =
- 1300 mAh Li-Ion battery (removable)
- micro USB and 2 mm DC plug charging
| connectivity =
- WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
- bluetooth 3.0
- micro USB 2.0
- 3.5 mm AV connector (audio in/out)
- Dual SIM card Capability
- FM receiver
| size =
- Width: 62.0 mm
- Height: 115.3 mm
- Thickness: 11.8 mm
| form = Touchscreen
| weight = 108 g
| series = Touch
| status = Released 2012
}}
The Ninetology Pearl Mini (I5350) is an entry-level smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon (1.0 GHz) processor and runs on the Android Ginger Bread 2.3 Operating System, with dual SIM capabilities.{{cite web | url=http://www.cio-asia.com/tech/mobile-and-wireless/malaysias-tune-talk-ninetology-join-qualcomm-to-produce-a-youth-smartphone/ | title=ASEAN }} The device is manufactured by Ninetology in collaboration with Qualcomm and Tune Talk.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hardwarezone.com.my/tech-news-ninetology-tune-talk-and-qualcomm-team-woo-younger-generation|title=Hardwarezone}}
The phone is offered sealed with a default SIM card from a Malaysian mobile virtual network operator(Tune Talk).http://my.news.yahoo.com/ninetology-marketing-mahu-tingkat-bahagian-pasaran-kepada-12-085509455--finance.html {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}
History
=Release=
The Ninetology Pearl Mini (I5350) was announced at a launch event themed 'Experiencing Differences with The Youth's Spirit,' during the month of April, 2013.{{cite web | url=http://www.cio-asia.com/tech/mobile-and-wireless/malaysias-tune-talk-ninetology-join-qualcomm-to-produce-a-youth-smartphone/ | title=ASEAN }}
Feature
=Hardware=
The Ninetology Pearl Mini I5350 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.0 GHz single core processor. It has a 3.5" inch HVGA capacitive display screen(196ppi pixel density) with a resolution of 320 X 480, capable of displaying up to 262K colors.http://www.maxit.com.my/news.php?active_page=news_details&news_id=2848 {{Dead link|date=March 2022}} Its dimensions are: 115.3 mm (H) X 62.0 mm (W) X 11.8 mm (T) and weighs 108 grams.{{cite web |url=http://www.imcc.com.my/store/products.php?product=Ninetology-Black-Pearl-2 |title=Ninetology Black Pearl 2 - IMCC Network |website=www.imcc.com.my |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110030510/http://www.imcc.com.my/store/products.php?product=Ninetology-Black-Pearl-2 |archive-date=2013-11-10}}
It possesses a 2.0 megapixel rear camera with a 4x zoom feature and a scene mode function.{{cite web | url=http://archives.thestar.com.my/services/printerfriendly.asp?file=/2013/4/16/it_news/20130416161332&sec=it_news | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130703035001/http://archives.thestar.com.my/services/printerfriendly.asp?file=/2013/4/16/it_news/20130416161332&sec=it_news | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-07-03 | title=The Star Online: Pearl Mini targeted at youths }}
The battery has a capacity of Li-Ion 1300mAh.[https://archive.today/20130703042123/http://www.mudahalih.my/product-description.php?id=45089]
Additional storage is available via a MicroSD card socket, which is certified to support up to 32 GB of additional storage.
=Software=
The Ninetology Pearl Mini I5350 is running on the Android Gingerbread Operating System and is preloaded with a variety of applications:{{Cite web |url=http://ninetology.com/malaysia/products_smartphones_pearlmini_details.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-06-03 |archive-date=2013-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518135554/http://www.ninetology.com/malaysia/products_smartphones_pearlmini_details.html |url-status=dead }}
Reception
According to Business Times Malaysia, Ninetology had secured 25,000 units from dealers in less than 45 days since the launch date of the Pearl Mini.{{Cite web|url=http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/jrnano/Article/|title=ECENTRAL}}
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External links
- http://ninetology.com/malaysia/products_smartphones_pearlmini_details.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518135554/http://www.ninetology.com/malaysia/products_smartphones_pearlmini_details.html |date=2013-05-18 }}