There is some great news for mobile gamblers as they can now take pleasure in their much loved mobile casino games through a cheap Android based dual-SIM Smartphone. Alcatel has recently launched a new Android based smartphones Alcatel Blaze Duo OT-918N and it does not come alone, it comes along with its twin-brother Alcatel Blaze Duo OT-918D. Alcatel is not so much famous firm for the Smartphone market, but still it has made a good effort by offering entry-level Android devices. These both smartphones are dual-SIM, dual-standby devices, as suggested by the name. These devices differ in 3G bands, as well in the regions in which they will be available. For the 3G connectivity, OT-918N is compatible with 850MHz/2100MHz network bands, while OT-918D uses 900MHz/2100MHz network bands instead. But there are no more differences, because they almost share the same specs as low-level entries.

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Alcatel Blaze Duo OT-918N runs on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, as well it is packed with a low-performance 650MHz processor among 256MB of RAM. It sports a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen LCD display with HVGA resolution 320 x 480 pixels, and also 262k colors. The device features a 3.2 MP rear camera with video recording capabilities. When coming to connectivity, it features a built-in GPS with A-GPS support, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, as well GSM quad-band support. There is an option for microSD card slot to expand memory up to 32GB, too.

The features are not the best, but fairly enough to offer gamers with adequate supremacy to enjoy a wide list of mobile casino games. It is an ideal solution for mobile gamers having tight budget. The interesting feature of the Alcatel Blaze Duo phones is the way it packs 2 SIM cards, both the SIM fits in the same slot, however the 1st one facing downwards and the other one facing upwards. They support regular SIM cards, not microSIMs.

With these devices, Alcatel also provides desktop synching software named Alcatel Android Manager, which lets users to handle their ringtones, SMSs, phonebook, logo, and other files stored on the devices. This software will get regular updates which will include more functions and features, according to Alcatel.

At present, Alcatel Blaze Duo OT-918N is on hand in the Philippines at the price tag of about $140 (6000 Philippine pesos). On the other hand, Blaze Duo OT-918D is on hand in Australia at the price tag of $179. There is no further information on accessibility of the devices. The single-SIM version of device named just OT-918 is also there, so ensure you do not confuse them in the store.

Specs and features of Alcatel Blaze Duo OT-918N:

• Dual SIM, Dual standby
• Operating System: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• Processor: 650MHz processor
• Chipset: MTK 6573
• Display: 3.2'' capacitive touchscreen LCD with 262k colors
• Resolution: 320x480 pixels
• Rear Camera: 3.2-MP camera with video recording capabilities
• Weight: 123g
• Bearer: GSM/UMTS/HSDPA
• GSM: Quad band 1900/850/1800/900
• UMTS: 2100/900, 1900/850, 850/2100
• HSPA: 7.2M downlink HSDPA, 5.76M uplink HSUPA
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, hot spot
• Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
• Micro USB 2.0 high speed
• A-GPS
• Internal Memory: 150MB
• External Memory: Micro SD up to 32GB
• Facebook, Twitter
• E-compass, Proximity sensor, G-sensor
• Browser: Google Chrome, Opera mini (optional)
• Voice codec: HR/FR/EFR/AMR/NB/AMR-WB
• Music player: MP3, AAC/AAC+, WMA
• Conference call
• NFC (optional)
• FM Radio with the RDS function
• A Java based app Palringo for instant messaging
• POP3 and IMAP4 communication protocols to receive emails on phone
• MMS 1.2

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